Iran Executes Nuclear Scientist Spy for Israel After June Conflict

Iran executed Roozbeh Vadi, a nuclear scientist accused of spying for Israel by passing classified information about another scientist killed during Israel's June 2025 airstrikes. Vadi was reportedly recruited online by Mossad and allegedly met with Israeli agents multiple times before his arrest in February 2024. The execution, carried out by hanging, follows a period of intensified Iranian crackdowns on suspected spies amid heightened conflict, including a 12-day bombing campaign by Israel targeting military and nuclear sites. Iranian authorities have pledged swift trials and increased executions for those accused of collaborating with Israel, making Iran the world's second-largest executor after China. This latest execution underscores the escalating tensions and espionage concerns between Iran and Israel. Iran’s judiciary confirmed the sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court and labeled Vadi's actions as severe disruptions to national security.