High-Stakes Tensions: Iran Executes Alleged Mossad Spy
Iran has executed Babak Shahbazi, an individual accused of espionage for Israel, marking the continuation of their enduring shadow war. Shahbazi's ties to Israel's Mossad were reportedly significant enough to warrant the death penalty, showcasing the ongoing spy-versus-spy tensions in the region.

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Iran has executed Babak Shahbazi, an individual accused of being a spy for Israel, according to state media reports on Wednesday.
This execution adds to a series of similar actions by Iran, targeting those suspected of having connections with Israel's Mossad intelligence agency.
The decades-long covert conflict between Iran and Israel continues to escalate, with espionage and counter-espionage at the heart of the ongoing tensions. Shahbazi's case highlights the severe consequences for those accused of facilitating Mossad's activities in Iran.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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