Iran disclosed on Monday it had hanged a man convicted of spying for Israel and the United States, the latest in a wave of executions during the war with the two foes.
“Erfan Shakourzadeh… was hanged for collaborating with the US intelligence service and the Mossad spy service,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website said.
It did not indicate when he was executed or detained but stated that he worked for one of Iran’s “scientific organizations active in the satellite field.”
Iran has long faced Western claims that its satellite program is being utilized to develop ballistic missile capabilities.
Mizan said Shakourzadeh “knowingly and willingly” provided confidential material to the CIA and Mossad.
According to human rights organizations, Iran is the world’s second-most prolific executioner, following China.
According to Norway-based Iran Human Rights, the Islamic Republic executed at least 1,500 individuals last year, one of the highest amounts in the world.
Iran has been at war with Israel and the United States since late February, and a ceasefire has been in effect since April 8.
Since the beginning of the conflict, Iran has increased executions, particularly in cases involving alleged espionage or security-related crimes.
Last week, Tehran executed three individuals accused of participating in anti-government protests that erupted across the country in December and January.
