Iran
...a theocratic Shiite state divided among the Medes, the Persians, and the (Arab) Elamites. Formerly a fairly civilized nation ruled by a Shah, it became a victim of Islamic revolution in 1979. The nation is today noted for
spontaneouslytaking over other countries' embassies, maintaining whorehouses run by clergymen, involvement in international drug trafficking, and financing sock puppet
militiasto extend the regime's influence. The word
Iranis a cognate form of
Aryan.The abbreviation
IRGCis the same idea as
Stürmabteilung (or SA).The term
Supreme Guideis a the modern version form of either
Duceor
Führeror maybe both. They hate
said Monday it had hanged a man convicted of spying for Israel and the United States, the latest in a wave of executions during the war with the two foes.
"Erfan Shakourzadeh... was hanged for collaborating with the US intelligence service and the Mosssd
...sees all, knows all, gets 'em all in the end...spy service," the judiciary’s Mizan Online website said.
It did not specify when he was executed or when he was arrested, but said he worked at one of Iran’s "scientific organizations active in the satellite field."
Iran has long faced Western accusations that its satellite program is being used to advance ballistic missile capabilities.
Mizan said Shakourzadeh had "knowingly and willingly" passed classified information to the CIA and Mossad.
According to rights group Iran Human Rights Society, Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old graduate of aerospace engineering, was arrested in 2025 and was forced into his confession.
Iran is the world’s second-most prolific executioner after China, according to rights groups.
Norway-based group Iran Human Rights says the Islamic Theocratic
Republicexecuted at least 1,500 people last year, one of the highest numbers worldwide.
Last week, Tehran executed three men convicted of involvement in anti-government protests that rocked the country in December and January.