Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Iran Executes Nuclear Scientist for Espionage
Iran executed Rouzbeh Vadi because he was spying for Israel, specifically for their intelligence agency Mossad.
Vadi, who had a PhD in nuclear engineering, gave information about Iran's nuclear program, including details about facilities like Fordow and Natanz.
He met with Israeli agents in Vienna and allegedly received payment.
This execution is part of a recent increase in executions related to spying charges.
Iran executed Rouzbeh Vadi for spying for Israel's Mossad.
Vadi, a nuclear scientist, provided information on Iran's nuclear program.
Vadi allegedly met with Mossad agents in Vienna.
Vadi shared information about key nuclear facilities like Fordow and Natanz.
The execution follows increased executions of Iranians for spying.
- Who
- Rouzbeh Vadi
- What
- Execution of Rouzbeh Vadi for espionage.
- When
- Not specified, but following previous court proceedings.
- Where
- Iran
- Why
- Convicted of spying for Israel and providing nuclear program details.
Iranian Government
N/A
Legal Basis
Iranian Government
Execution based on court conviction.
N/A
N/A
- Executed
- Rouzbeh Vadi
- Accusation
- Espionage for Israel (Mossad)
- Vadi's Profession
- Nuclear Scientist
- Information Provided
- Details about Iranian nuclear program
- Key Facilities
- Fordow, Natanz
- Meetings
- Five meetings with Mossad agents in Vienna
Sources
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