Iran has executed Mohsen Langarneshin, accused of spying for Israel’s Mossad and aiding in the 2022 assassination of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Colonel Sayyad Khodai.

The judiciary said Langarneshin provided logistical and operational support to Mossad over two years, including tracking Khodai’s movements using a motorcycle and passing the information to Israeli agents. Khodai was shot dead by two motorcyclists outside his home in Tehran, in an operation reportedly acknowledged by Israel to the United States, according to The New York Times.

Langarneshin was also suspected of assisting in a failed sabotage operation on an Isfahan military-industrial plant affiliated with Iran's Ministry of Defense. Iranian authorities reported that his conviction was based on significant intelligence and a complete confession. The case highlights the heightened tensions between Iran and Israel, with Tehran routinely accusing Israeli intelligence of arranging assassinations and attacks on its territory, The New York Times reported.