Iran executes two men accused of spying for Israel amid heightened tensions

Iran executed two Iranian nationals on August 3, 2026, after accusing them of spying for Israel during the recent conflict, according to state-controlled Mizan news agency. The men were alleged to have transmitted military intelligence, including coordinates of security-related locations, to entities linked to Israel's Mossad agency.

One man was accused of supplying location data to the administrator of a Telegram channel that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claims has Mossad connections. The second was described by Mizan as being among 'Netanyahu's soldiers' and alleged to have passed information to both Mossad and Iran International, a London-based Persian-language news outlet that Tehran has repeatedly accused of foreign intelligence ties.

The executions come amid heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with Iranian authorities increasing efforts to identify and prosecute anyone suspected of assisting Israel with intelligence gathering. Iran International has denied allegations of links to foreign intelligence services.

This development underscores the ongoing espionage allegations characterizing Iran-Israel relations, particularly during periods of military escalation.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/03/iran-executes-two-men-accused-of-spying-for-israel-during-conflict/