Conflict & Security
Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad
September 19, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Iran's judicial authorities announced Saturday the execution of Iranian citizen Hossein Badran, convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad.
- Iran's judicial authorities announced Saturday the execution of Hossein Badran, convicted of espionage for Israel's Mossad.
- Badran was convicted of providing Mossad with classified information about military sites and missile launchers in Isfahan province.
- Authorities said his contact with Mossad was financially motivated, and a search of his home found a classified notebook and hidden surveillance equipment.
- The Supreme Court rejected his appeal, confirming the death sentence before it was carried out.
- UN human rights commissioner Volker Türk said at least 56 people have been executed on national security charges since 19 March and urged Tehran to halt executions.
- Iranian officials defended the judicial procedures and the death penalty as part of domestic law needed to preserve public security.