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Iran executes man accused of providing missile info to Israel

The authorities said Hossein Pedaran was executed for providing the Mossad with information on missile sites in Isfahan province.

Iran executes man accused of providing missile info to Israel

According to rights groups, Iran executes individuals at a rate higher than any other country, with China being the sole exception. Iran's judiciary recently carried out the execution of a man named Hossein Pedaran, who was accused of providing Israeli intelligence with information about missile sites in Isfahan province, central Iran.

The death penalty was confirmed by the Supreme Court and had not been previously reported by media outlets. The case emerged amidst intensified arrests and executions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict that commenced in February and the nationwide protests that reached their peak in January. The war has seen extensive bombings of Iranian missile sites, and Isfahan province, home to significant nuclear facilities, has been among the most affected regions.

In August, Iran announced the execution of two additional men for allegedly sharing the locations of critical military and security sites with Israel.

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