Over 1,000 have been put to death this year as Iran executes prisoners at a pace unseen since the 1988 Iran-Iraq war, rights groups say.

Iran has executed a man accused of spying for Israel, the latest a major wave of executions. Iran identified the man as Bahman Choobiasl.

Over 1,000 have been put to death this year as Iran executes prisoners at a pace unseen since the 1988 Iran-Iraq war, rights groups say.

Iran executed Bahman Choubi-asl, accused of spying for Israel, amid escalating tensions and increased espionage-related executions in 2025.

Iran’s Mizan news agency reports that Bahman Choobiasl was accused of meeting officials from Israel's Mossad agency.