Iran has executed Ali Ardestani, who was convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad and receiving cryptocurrency rewards. State media reported Ardestani confessed to relaying sensitive information and footage, hoping for a million-dollar reward and a British visa. The case underwent legal procedures, reaching the Supreme Court. Human rights groups and Western governments have criticized Iran's use of capital punishment for espionage, citing concerns over coerced confessions and closed trials. Tehran maintains such executions are for agents of hostile services involved in sabotage.