Iran on Saturday executed six militants accused of espionage, sabotage, and collaborating with Israel’s intelligence agency in a series of attacks targeting security forces and religious figures, according to official reports. The convicts were charged with carrying out coordinated bombings and armed assaults in different parts of the country, allegedly under the direction and support of Israeli operatives. Authorities said the group’s actions aimed to destabilise Iran’s internal security through acts of terror and subversion.
State media reported that the executions were carried out following the completion of judicial proceedings and the endorsement of the verdicts by the Supreme Court. In a separate case, a Kurdish militant convicted of assassinating a senior cleric was also executed. Iranian officials said the individuals were part of a network engaged in espionage and violent operations against national interests, describing the executions as a message of deterrence against foreign-backed militancy.
The development comes amid heightened regional tensions, with Tehran frequently accusing Israel of orchestrating covert operations and intelligence networks to undermine its security apparatus. International rights groups have expressed concern over the use of capital punishment in espionage cases, while Iranian authorities maintain that all legal procedures were duly followed and the actions were essential to protect state sovereignty and public safety.
