Iranian man executed over claims he spied for Israel

A man named Pedram Madani was executed in Iran for allegedly spying for Israel, as reported by judiciary news outlet Mizan. Arrested in 2020, he was accused of attempting to pass classified information about key locations in Iran to Israel and of acquiring wealth through illegal means. Iran has executed numerous individuals linked to Israel’s Mossad, amid ongoing tensions, with a UN report revealing that executions in the country rose to 901 in 2024, many for drug offenses, political dissent, and protests related to the death of Mahsa Amini.