Iran executes Mossad spy over nuclear scientist intel leak
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Iran executes Roozbeh Vadi, convicted of spying for Mossad and passing intelligence on a nuclear scientist.
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Grocery deliveryman Saeed Vatanparast, wearing a protective face mask to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, makes a delivery on his motorcycle in Tehran, Iran, on April 21, 2020. (AP)
Iranian judicial authorities announced on Wednesday the execution of Roozbeh Vadi, who was convicted of espionage for Mossad and passing sensitive information about an Iranian nuclear scientist to the Israeli intelligence agency.
According to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), "the death sentence by hanging was carried out this morning against Roozbeh Vadi, who was arrested and tried on charges of espionage and intelligence cooperation with Israel, after the completion of criminal proceedings and confirmation of the final ruling by the country's Supreme Court."
Gholam Hossein Mohseni Ejei, head of Iran’s judiciary, reaffirmed that the Islamic Republic will firmly confront espionage, especially cases tied to "Israel." "The Iranian judiciary will deal with spies firmly and in accordance with the law and justice," Mohseni Ejei stated, emphasizing that confronting espionage is a national and legal necessity.
He noted that the identification of spies is the responsibility of intelligence agencies, while the judiciary ensures that punishments are applied in accordance with legal procedures and the principles of justice. He added that, "The judiciary will take the necessary measures in cooperation with the country's security institutions."
This latest execution comes after Iranian judicial authorities recently announced the execution of three other individuals convicted of spying for "Israel", shortly after a ceasefire went into effect between Iran and the occupying entity.
These developments underscore Tehran’s position that national security violations, especially those involving cooperation with Mossad, will be met with the most severe consequences.
Iranian intelligence disbands MKO terror cell
On a related note, Iranian intelligence forces announced that they successfully disbanded a sabotage cell affiliated with the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) in the southeastern part of Tehran, according to Pakdasht County Governor Mohammad Hassanpour.
Hassanpour announced on Tuesday that the three-member group was actively working to disrupt public order and create instability in the area. Iranian security agencies were able to identify and apprehend the cell members following a comprehensive surveillance operation.
He emphasized that "enemies have continuously sought to recruit agents to carry out violent activities and organize sabotage teams." All three detainees are currently undergoing specialized interrogations. "The Judiciary and security forces will decisively deal with any criminal action against public security, and will not allow hostile elements to infiltrate [into the country] and operate," Hassanpour asserted.
