{"id":436649,"date":"2026-05-11T18:32:11","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:32:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/436649\/"},"modified":"2026-05-11T18:32:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:32:11","slug":"iran-executes-man-who-worked-in-satellite-field-for-allegedly-spying-for-mossad-cia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/436649\/","title":{"rendered":"Iran executes man who worked in &#8216;satellite field&#8217; for allegedly spying for Mossad, CIA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Iran said Monday it had hanged a man convicted of spying for Israel and the United States, the latest in a wave of executions during the war with the two foes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cErfan Shakourzadeh\u2026 was hanged for collaborating with the US intelligence service and the Mossad spy service,\u201d the judiciary\u2019s Mizan Online website said.<\/p>\n<p>It did not specify when he was executed or when he was arrested, but said he worked at one of Iran\u2019s \u201cscientific organizations active in the satellite field.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Iran has long faced Western accusations that its satellite program is being used to advance ballistic missile capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Mizan said Shakourzadeh had \u201cknowingly and willingly\u201d passed classified information to the CIA and Mossad.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\tGet The Times of Israel&#8217;s Daily Edition<br \/>\n\t\t\tby email and never miss our top stories\n\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tBy signing up, you agree to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timesofisrael.com\/terms\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">terms<\/a><\/p>\n<p>According to rights group Iran Human Rights Society, Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old graduate of aerospace engineering, was arrested in 2025 and was forced into his confession.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Execution of 29-Year-Old Student After Months in Solitary Confinement and Forced Confessions<\/p>\n<p>Erfan Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old aerospace engineering student, was executed this morning in Ghezel Hesar Prison after being transferred there in recent days for the implementation of\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Oj9jhk7eLp\" rel=\"nofollow\">pic.twitter.com\/Oj9jhk7eLp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rojhelat Info (@RojhelatInfo_En) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RojhelatInfo_En\/status\/2053713592520724890?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">May 11, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Iran is the world\u2019s second-most prolific executioner after China, according to rights groups.\n<\/p>\n<p>Norway-based group Iran Human Rights says the Islamic Republic executed at least 1,500 people last year, one of the highest numbers worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>Israel and the US launched a war against the Iranian regime at the end of February, with a shaky ceasefire in place since April 8.<\/p>\n<p>Since the start of the conflict, Iran has ramped up executions, particularly in cases involving alleged espionage or security-related charges.<\/p>\n<p>Last week, Tehran executed three men convicted of involvement in anti-government protests that rocked the country in December and January.<\/p>\n<p>Times of Israel staff contributed to this report.<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tWhich gorgeous bird do you prefer?\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Untitled-design-3-200x200.png\" class=\"attachment-square size-square wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>THIS MONTH ONLY: Join our reader support group for as little as $6\/month and receive an exclusive tote bag featuring one of Israel\u2019s native birds.<\/p>\n<p>Choose between the\u00a0Duchifat (orange), Israel&#8217;s national bird, or the Shaldag (blue), a beloved symbol of the Israeli landscape.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>As a member of the Times of Israel Community,\u00a0you&#8217;ll also enjoy:<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\nAn ad-free experience of our site and podcasts.&#13;<br \/>\nExclusive access to award-winning films via DocuNation.&#13;<br \/>\nWeekly letters from founding editor David Horovitz.&#13;<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/crm.timesofisrael.com\/sign-up?utm_source=article&amp;utm_medium=module&amp;utm_campaign=tote_bags&amp;utm_term=both&amp;utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=article_end&amp;utm_content=BDFCFF\" class=\"crm-post-module__btn crm-post-module__btn-desktop\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\tJoin ToI Community &amp; 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