الوسم: spying

  • Iran Executes Key Israeli Spy

    Iran Executes Key Israeli Spy

    An image displays the aftermath of Israeli strikes on a residential building in Tehran, Iran, dated July 17, 2025, sourced from Reuters.

    – Iran’s top court has denied an appeal from a defendant, according to local media reports.
    – The court has officially found Choubi-asl guilty of charges related to “corruption on earth.”
    – There has been a rise in executions this year, with at least ten individuals hanged in recent months.

    Iran executed Bahman Choubi-asl on Monday, according to judiciary news agency Mizan, which stated he was “one of the most significant spies for Israel in Iran.” Iran has a long-standing covert conflict with Israel, often executing individuals it accuses of espionage and aiding Mossad operations within the country.

    Mizan explained that Mossad’s main objective in recruiting Choubi-asl was to access government databases, disrupt Iranian data centers, and gather intelligence on importing electronic equipment. The Supreme Court upheld the death penalty after rejecting his appeal on the grounds of “corruption on earth.”

    Hostilities between Iran and Israel sharply increased in June, with Israel launching strikes inside Iran, including covert operations involving Mossad operatives deep within Iranian territory. The number of executions for espionage has notably increased this year, with at least ten recent death sentences executed.

  • Iran Accuses French Duo of Spying for Israel

    Iran Accuses French Duo of Spying for Israel

    French Couple Detained in Iran on Serious Charges

    A French couple, Jacques Paris and Cecile Kohler, has been accused of espionage for Israel and attempts to overthrow the Iranian government. This information was confirmed by diplomatic sources and family members on Wednesday.

    Since May 2022, both individuals have been held in detention. Their families, along with French officials, contend that the allegations are baseless and driven by political motivations.

    The couple faces grave charges, including “corruption on earth,” a crime that can lead to the death penalty. Iranian authorities have additionally charged them with “conspiracy to overthrow the regime,” claiming they spied for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad.

    Kohler’s sister stated that they have had limited access to the legal system, mentioning that the pair has not been permitted to meet with independent lawyers despite appearing before a judge who confirmed the charges.

    The French foreign ministry has yet to disclose the specifics of a recent visit by a French diplomat to the couple, following significant concerns from their families about their well-being, particularly after recent Israeli military actions.

    The couple’s fate has remained uncertain since Israel targeted Evin prison in a recent airstrike, which Iranian authorities claim resulted in at least 79 fatalities. Following the attack, Iran’s prison authority transferred several inmates out of Evin, including some women prisoners moved to Qarchak prison, known for its harsh conditions.

    Cecile Kohler, age 40, and her partner, 72-year-old Jacques Paris, have faced serious espionage accusations that their families strongly dispute. Reports suggest that Iran is currently detaining approximately 20 European nationals, with many cases kept under wraps. Western nations, including France, view these actions as a potential hostage strategy to force concessions from the West.

    In addition to Kohler and Paris, three other unidentified Europeans have been arrested amid the current conflict, with at least two accused of espionage for Israel.