Camilla Jessen
Iran executes man accused of passing information about nuclear scientist to Israel.
Iranian authorities have executed Roozbeh Vadi, a man convicted of passing sensitive information to Israel about a nuclear scientist who was killed during the recent escalation between the two countries, Iran’s Mizan Online judicial portal reported on Wednesday.
Convicted of Spying for Mossad
According to the Iranian judiciary, Vadi was hanged after his death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court. Officials accused him of providing confidential information about one of the Iranian nuclear scientists killed during the 12-day war launched by Israel in June.
The report claims that Vadi was employed by one of Iran’s “important and sensitive organizations”, which gave him access to classified information. He was allegedly recruited online by Mossad, the Israeli intelligence service.
Surge in Spy-Related Executions
Vadi’s execution marks a significant rise in Iran’s crackdown on alleged Israeli espionage. According to Iranian media, at least eight executions of individuals convicted of spying for Israel have taken place in recent months.
Iranian authorities have intensified their efforts against espionage activities following Israel’s unprecedented bombing campaign against Iranian territory in mid-June.
The June War’s Toll on Iran’s Scientists and Military
The Israeli offensive, described by local media as one of the deadliest assaults on Iran in decades, resulted in the deaths of senior Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists, and hundreds of others.
At least ten Iranian nuclear scientists were reported killed during the strikes, as Israel targeted military sites and civilian areas alike. Tehran responded with retaliatory missile and drone attacks.
