Iran executes two for Mossad-linked espionage

Iran executed two men convicted of cooperating with Israel’s Mossad intelligence service and planning attacks inside the country, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan reported on Sunday, April 20, 2026. Authorities claim the individuals were part of a Mossad-linked espionage and sabotage network. The executions underscore ongoing tensions and Iran's severe crackdown on alleged foreign intelligence operations within its borders. The report did not provide specific details on the timing or location of the executions.