According to official television on Wednesday, Iran put to death a man found guilty of espionage for Israel’s Mossad. The guy was named Ali Ardestani by the official IRNA news agency, which said that he gave Mossad officials vital information in exchange for cryptocurrency payments.
Iran Executes Man Convicted of Espionage for Israel
According to the newspaper, the individual admitted to the espionage allegations and said that he had hoped for both a British visa and a million-dollar prize. It described Ardestani as a “special operating force of Israel” and said that he provided Mossad operatives with pictures and videos of “secret spots.” Regarding the time and location of his incarceration, IRNA could not provide specifics.
According to the article, Israel recruited Ardestani online, and his case was heard by the nation’s Supreme Court as well as lower tribunals.
Details of Espionage Allegations and Trial
🕵️ Iran–Mossad Espionage Case
- Executed Individual: Ali Ardestani
- Accusation: Espionage for Israel’s Mossad
- Alleged Exchange: Information for cryptocurrency payments
- Claimed Incentives: British visa and $1 million reward
- Information Shared: Photos and videos of secret locations
- Judicial Process: Supreme Court and lower tribunals
Western governments and human rights groups have denounced Iran’s growing use of the death penalty, especially for crimes involving politics and espionage. Many convictions, according to activists, are based on forced confessions, and trials often occur behind closed doors without access to independent legal counsel.
International Criticism and Human Rights Concerns
⚠️ Iran, Israel and Rising Tensions
- Human Rights View: Condemnation of executions for political crimes
- Iran’s Position: Executed individuals were enemy intelligence agents
- Allegations: Sabotage, cyberattacks, and targeted killings
- Recent Escalation: Israel’s June air assault on Iran
- Executions Reported: 12 people hanged for espionage
- Regional Impact: Heightened Middle East tensions
However, Tehran insists that the people put to death were “agents of enemy intelligence agencies” who committed acts of sabotage or terrorism. Iranian authorities have accused Israel of planning a series of clandestine assaults inside Iran, including cyberattacks of vital infrastructure and the murder of nuclear experts.
Iran’s Official Response to Espionage Allegations
Since Israel’s June air assault on Iran, which claimed the lives of roughly 1,100 people, including top military leaders and nuclear experts, Tehran is believed to have hanged 12 individuals for espionage. Iran retaliated with a missile barrage that killed 28 Israelis. The encounter heightened tensions across the area and put both sides on high alert.
