Iran has executed a man accused of espionage and intelligence cooperation with Israel, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The individual, identified as Gholamreza Khani Shekharab, was put to death after Iran’s Supreme Court upheld his death sentence. The report did not specify the location or method of execution.

Tasnim noted that Tehran has recently carried out several executions of individuals convicted of spying for Israel. Human rights organizations have criticized this pattern, arguing that Iran continues to rank among the world’s top countries in carrying out executions, reportedly second only to China.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, reflects ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel, as well as international concern over Iran’s use of the death penalty in espionage and political cases.