Sentences Cause Tension: Espionage Allegations in Iran

A revolutionary court in northwestern Iran handed down death sentences to four people accused of spying for Israel, the Fars news agency reported on Wednesday.

This development has further intensified already tense relations between Iran and Israel, two countries that have been riddled with espionage accusations in the past.

The court’s decision is seen as an important step in Iran’s broader strategy to reduce perceived threats and preserve national security amid regional instability.

(With input from institutions.)