INTERNATIONAL — May 13, 2026
Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Mossad
Iran has executed Ehsan Afrasteh following a conviction for spying for Israel's Mossad.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Bakhtar News — 2 min read
Iran executed Ehsan Afrasteh on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, following a conviction for spying for the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad.
According to the details of the case, Afrasteh first established contact with Mossad in Turkey. He subsequently traveled to Nepal, where he received specialized intelligence training to facilitate his espionage activities.
Afrasteh allegedly utilized his professional role as a cyber specialist at a company linked to a military institution to transfer sensitive data to the Israeli agency. His operations were halted when he was arrested by authorities at Imam Khomeini International Airport.
The execution occurs amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing criticism from human rights organizations regarding the Iranian government's use of the death penalty.
Read the original reporting at Khaama Press →
Reliability assessment
Two independent sources corroborate the core event (the execution of a specific individual for espionage). Both sources attribute the information to the Iranian judiciary or state-linked media (Mizan news agency), making the fact that 'Iran announced the execution' verifiable.
The source language reads straight.
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Where reports agree
- A man named Ehsan Afrasteh/Afarashteh was executed by Iran on May 13, 2026.
- The conviction was based on charges of spying for the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad.
- The individual received training in Nepal.
Where reports differ
- Minor discrepancy in the spelling of the name (Afrasteh vs Afarashteh).
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Bakhtar News
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