Iran has executed Ali Ardestani, who was convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad. State media reported Ardestani passed classified information, including photos and videos of sensitive locations, to Mossad operatives in exchange for cryptocurrency and a promised British visa. His case went through Iran's judicial system. Human rights groups criticize Iran's use of the death penalty, citing concerns over forced confessions and closed trials, while authorities maintain executed individuals were agents of hostile services.