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Iran executes person for sending information to US, Israel during war, judiciary says
The judiciary said the Supreme Court upheld his sentence after officials cited confessions, evidence and messages sent to hostile networks during the war.
- On Sunday, May 24, 2026, Iranian authorities hanged Mojtaba Kian in Alborz province after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence for espionage committed during the war with the United States and Israel.
- Following a judiciary directive for swift handling of "traitors," the entire process from arrest to hanging took less than 50 days, according to Mizan Online, amid the conflict that began February 28.
- Prosecutors cited technical analysis showing a "targeted location" was destroyed three days after Kian transmitted defence-industry coordinates to hostile networks; Kian confessed to using a provided channel to contact the "Zionist-American enemy."
- Amnesty International and other rights groups warn of a looming crisis, noting at least 36 political prisoners have been executed since February 28, while police report at least 6,500 arrests since the war began for alleged cooperation with foreign powers.
- While President Donald Trump is expected to announce a 60-day ceasefire extension, activists warn the regime continues to weaponize the death penalty, with at least 78 other political prisoners at risk of execution.
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Total News Sources36
Leaning Left4Leaning Right11Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution52% Right
Bias Distribution
- 52% of the sources lean Right
52% Right
L 19%
C 29%
R 52%
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