Iran executed a man convicted of spying for the United States and Israel, state media reported on May 24, 2026, as public anger grows over a potential nuclear deal with the West.
The judiciary's Mizan news agency identified the man as Ali Kian, saying he was convicted of “intelligence activity for Israel and the United States” and sending information related to Iran's defense industries. Kian was accused of transmitting coordinates and information about military sites, including missile bases and nuclear facilities.
The execution comes amid heightened tensions in Iran, where citizens have voiced distrust and anger over the possibility of a new agreement with the US. Critics argue that such a deal would not address Iran's economic problems or security concerns.
Iran's Supreme Court upheld the death sentence, and Kian was executed on May 23. The US State Department has not commented on the execution. The case highlights the ongoing crackdown on alleged spies as Iran navigates diplomatic negotiations.
