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Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Iran executes three prisoners accused of spying for Israel in brutal crackdown in wake of 12-day war
Meanwhile, a Brit couple have been held in Iran for unspecified espionage charges SPIES HANGED Iran executes three prisoners accused of spying for Israel in brutal crackdown in wake of 12-day war Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IRAN executed three more prisoners accused of spying for Israel as it launched a major crackdown in the wake of the 12-Day War. The three men - named as Idris Ali, Azad Shojai and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul - were hanged yesterday morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The trio were paraded on State TV in blue prison uniforms after being convicted of espionage. At least six men have been killed in the past 10 days on the orders of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. A further 700 have been rounded up and arrested. Iran human rights boss, Mahmood Amiry Moghaddam, said: 'After the ceasefire with Israel, the Islamic Republic needs more repression to cover up military failures, prevent protests, and ensure its continued survival. 'Executions are the Islamic Republic's most important tool for instilling societal fear, and in the coming days and weeks, hundreds, perhaps thousands, of prisoners might be at risk of execution.' In May, a young son of a British couple imprisoned in Iran on spying charges revealed how devastated he was after hearing of his parents' arrest. Husband and wife Craig and Lindsay Foreman have spent almost 150 days in jail since being detained during a round-the-world motorbike trip. The Brits entered Iran despite being warned by the Foreign Office and their family to avoid passing through the notoriously strict state. The couple, both in their 50s, were held back in January on unspecified espionage charges. The Iranian government continues to claim they were 'posing as tourists' to gather intelligence against the Middle East nation. Ever since their incarceration, the pair have hardly spoken to their loved ones and mainly had contact with the Foreign Office. Secret Iranian fortress Trump's bombs CAN'T reach: Fears ultra-secure 'Pickaxe' mountain is perfect nuclear hiding place
Roya News
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Roya News
Iran hangs 3 men accused of spying for 'Israel'
Iran said Wednesday that it executed three men accused of spying for 'Israel', the day after a truce between the two came into effect. "Idris Ali, Azad Shojai and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul, who attempted to import equipment into the country to carry out assassinations, were arrested and tried for... cooperation favouring the Zionist regime," the judiciary said, referring to Israel.
Time of India
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Cooperation favouring Zionist regime': Iran executes three men for spying for Israel; accused of smuggling assassination equipment
Iran flag Iran on Wednesday executed three men convicted of spying for Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, and smuggling equipment used in an assassination, according to the judiciary's Mizan news agency. The individuals, Idris Ali, Azad Shojai, and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul, were executed in Urmia, a city in north-western Iran near the Turkish border. The smuggled equipment was used in the killing of an unnamed target, but no further details were provided, reported Reuters quoting Mizan. The judiciary said the men had attempted to import items into Iran 'to carry out assassinations' and were found guilty of 'cooperation favouring the Zionist regime," said the country's judiciary. These executions come shortly after a truce was declared between Iran and Israel following hostilities that erupted on June 13. Since then, Iranian authorities have intensified arrests and prosecutions of individuals accused of spying for Israel. On Monday, Iranian authorities executed another man, Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh, for alleged intelligence cooperation with Israel. Several arrests of suspected Mossad agents have been announced by Iranian officials since the latest hostilities began. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Live Royal at Godrej Majesty – Sector 12's Newest Landmark! Godrej Noida Book Now Undo Iran's judiciary chief, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, said earlier that cases involving collaboration with Israel would be handled more swiftly. He called such acts 'support for the usurping regime' and described collaborators as a 'fifth column' of the enemy. Iran remains one of the world's leading users of the death penalty, second only to China, according to human rights organisations, including Amnesty international.
News18
25-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Iran Executes Three Men Accused Of Spying For Israel A Day After Ceasefire
Last Updated: Tehran has regularly announced arrests and executions of individuals it accuses of spying for foreign intelligence agencies, particularly its arch-rival Israel. Iran announced on Wednesday that it has executed three men accused of spying for Israel, just a day after a ceasefire between the two countries came into effect, The Associated Press (AP) reported. According to Iran's judiciary, the men — Idris Ali, Azad Shojai, and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul — were convicted of attempting to import equipment into the country with the intent to carry out assassinations on behalf of the 'Zionist regime," referring to Israel. 'The sentence was carried out this morning… and they were hanged," the judiciary said in an official statement. The executions took place in Urmia, a city in northwestern Iran near the border with Turkey, AP reported. Authorities also released images of the three men dressed in blue prison uniforms prior to the execution. Tehran has regularly announced arrests and executions of individuals it accuses of spying for foreign intelligence agencies, particularly its arch-rival Israel. Following the Iran-Israel conflict that erupted on June 13, Iranian officials had vowed to expedite trials for those suspected of collaborating with Israeli intelligence. The latest executions follow similar cases earlier this week, when Iran hanged alleged Mossad agents on both Sunday and Monday. First Published: June 25, 2025, 10:52 IST
NDTV
25-06-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
Iran Hangs 3 Men Accused For Spying For Israel
Iran said Wednesday that it executed three men accused of spying for Israel, the day after a truce between the two countries came into effect. "Idris Ali, Azad Shojai and Rasoul Ahmad Rasoul, who attempted to import equipment into the country to carry out assassinations, were arrested and tried for... cooperation favouring the Zionist regime," the judiciary said, referring to Israel. "The sentence was carried out this morning... and they were hanged." The executions took place in Urmia, a northwestern city near the border with Turkey, the judiciary said, sharing photos of the three men in blue prison uniforms. Tehran regularly announces the arrest and execution of agents suspected of working for foreign intelligence services, including its arch-foe Israel. After the Iran-Israel war erupted on June 13, Tehran vowed swift trials for people arrested on suspicion of collaborating with its arch-foe. It carried out executions of men accused of being Mossad agents on both Sunday and Monday. Iran is the world's second-most prolific executioner after China, according to human rights groups, including Amnesty International.
