Iran Executes Aerospace Graduate Accused of Espionage for CIA and Mossad

Lisa Chang, Asia Pacific Correspondent
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In a dramatic development that underscores the escalating tensions between Iran and the West, the Iranian government has executed Erfan Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old aerospace engineering graduate. Accused of espionage for both the CIA and Israel’s Mossad, Shakourzadeh’s execution has raised alarm bells about the Iranian regime’s approach to dissent and national security, particularly amid ongoing protests across the country.

Allegations of Espionage

According to Iran’s state-controlled news agency IRNA, Shakourzadeh was employed at a scientific organisation linked to satellite technology and allegedly shared classified information with foreign intelligence services. His arrest

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Lisa Chang is an Asia Pacific correspondent based in London, covering the region's political and economic developments with particular focus on China, Japan, and Southeast Asia. Fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese, she previously spent five years reporting from Hong Kong for the South China Morning Post. She holds a Master's in Asian Studies from SOAS.
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