Iran: Two men executed, one for alleged ties to Mossad

Iran executed two men, including Ehsan Afreshteh, convicted of ties to Mossad, and Mohammad Abbassi, accused of killing a police officer during protests. Afreshteh, 32, was hanged after being tried for espionage, while Abbassi, 55, was executed for his role in anti-government riots. These executions occur amid increased repression since the onset of the Middle Eastern war.