Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, marking the third such execution in recent weeks as tensions between the two regional adversaries continue to intensify.
According to Iran's semi-official Fars news agency, the executed individual was identified as Esmail Fekri. The execution comes amid a broader crackdown on alleged foreign espionage activities within the Islamic Republic.
Escalating Crackdown on Alleged Spies
Iranian authorities have recently stepped up their efforts to identify and prosecute individuals accused of working with foreign intelligence services. In a related development, police in Iran's Alborz province reportedly arrested two additional suspected Mossad operatives.
The suspects were allegedly found in possession of intelligence-gathering equipment and were accused of planning sabotage activities inside Iran, according to state media reports.
Shadow War Intensifies
Iran and Israel have long been engaged in what security experts describe as a "shadow war" characterized by cyberattacks, targeted assassinations, and covert operations. The recent executions come at a particularly volatile time, with both nations exchanging military strikes in recent days.
The escalation has had significant regional implications, with reports of Iranian strikes causing casualties in Israel and damage to facilities including the US Embassy in Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, Russia has begun evacuating its citizens from Iran and suspended consular services amid the growing conflict.
Some analysts suggest Israel may have underestimated Iran's ability to regroup following recent operations targeting top Iranian military officials, potentially contributing to the current cycle of retaliation.
The ongoing hostilities have also impacted global oil markets, with strikes reportedly damaging refinery and gas facilities in the region.
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