Iran executes three individuals convicted of espionage for Israel and US
Summary
Iranian judicial authorities executed three men, Hassan Divband, Hamid Kazemi, and Reza Zanganeh, following Supreme Court upholding of death sentences. The convictions were based on charges of working for Israeli and US intelligence services and participating in anti-government protests. This action underscores Iran's continued use of capital punishment to deter espionage and internal dissent linked to foreign adversaries.
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Executed three citizens convicted of espionage for Israel and the US.
Accused by Iranian authorities of employing the executed individuals.
Accused by Iranian authorities of employing the executed individuals.
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