US EditionIran Says It Has Hanged Agent Working for Israel over Sabotage in Protests
Authorities said he was convicted of espionage and protest violence, and the execution adds to 10 espionage hangings since June.
- On Saturday, Iran executed Erfan Kiani after the Supreme Court confirmed his sentence for vandalism and violence during nationwide protests this year. Authorities accused Kiani of acting as an agent for Mossad.
- Authorities identified Kiani as a "hired thug of Mossad" who engaged in arson and destruction of public and private property across Isfahan. He allegedly wielded a machete while spreading terror during recent demonstrations.
- Earlier cases include 27-year-old architecture student Aghil Keshavarz, arrested in Urmia earlier this year. Authorities claim Keshavarz completed more than 200 missions for Israeli intelligence in multiple cities.
- President Donald Trump requested on Tuesday that Iranian leaders release eight women expected to face execution soon. Trump demanded the regime halt its crackdown on protesters amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations.
- Human rights groups have expressed serious concern over lack of transparency and due process in these executions. Reports indicate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted Kurdish "anti-revolutionary groups" in Kermanshah on Saturday, detaining hundreds.
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Iran executes another man accused of spying for Israel's Mossad
Iran has carried out another execution, intensifying global concern over its recent crackdown. Authorities confirmed that a man identified as Erfan Kiani was hanged on Saturday. According to Iranian officials, he was accused of having links with Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, and of being actively involved in anti-government protests earlier this year. Serious charges filed by authorities Reports from Iran’s judiciary-linked media stated…
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Iran says it has hanged agent working for Israel over sabotage in protests
Iran said it had hanged an Iranian working for Israeli intelligence on Saturday for vandalism and violence during nationwide protests this year, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. It said Erfan Kiani, a “hired thug of Mossad,” had engaged in the destruction and arson of public and private property, spreading fear and terror across the central city of Isfahan, and wielding a machete. He was hanged early in the morning …
Iran executed alleged Israeli agent over sabotage in nationwide protests, state media claims
Erfan Kiani, a “hired thug of Mossad,” had engaged in the destruction and arson of public and private property, spreading fear and terror across the central city of Isfahan, and wielding a machete.
The Iranian tyranny of the ayatollahs continues its policy of terror even in the midst of war with the United States and Israel. This Saturday, the Persian authorities have announced the execution of Erfan Kiani, a young man accused of leading a group during the anti-government protests of January 2026 in the city of Isfahan. Erfan Kiani was convicted of terrorism and collaboration with Israel’s foreign intelligence service, Mossad.
Iran hangs anti-government protester accused of Mossad ties
State-linked media says Erfan Kiani was executed over alleged vandalism, arson and violence during unrest in Isfahan, as rights groups warn Iran is widening its use of death sentences against protesters and alleged Israeli collaborators
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