Iranian authorities on Monday carried out the execution of a man found guilty of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad.
According to the judiciary’s Mizan news outlet, the suspect, identified as Bahman Choubi-Asl, was hanged after a full judicial process. The Supreme Court confirmed the death sentence before the execution took place.
Mizan described Choubi-Asl as “one of Israel’s key operatives in Iran,” alleging that he deliberately collaborated with Mossad to gain access to sensitive national databases.
Investigators said that through his position at a technology firm, he was able to secure managerial roles in critical telecommunications projects and gain entry to protected government data systems.
His confession reportedly revealed Mossad’s attempts to infiltrate Iranian data centres, access government records, and covertly move electronic equipment into the country. In return, Choubi-Asl allegedly received cash payments and other incentives for the intelligence he provided.
The hanging comes less than two weeks after a separate execution on September 17, when another man, Babak Shahbazi, was put to death for allegedly selling classified information about Iranian data infrastructure to Mossad in exchange for money and foreign citizenship.
Iranian officials said both executions underscore the country’s stance on espionage cases.