Iran has announced severe penalties including death sentences and asset seizures for individuals convicted of spying or assisting enemies of the state, according to Iranian authorities.

The warning comes as Pakistan's foreign minister prepares to visit China, where discussions about Iran are expected to take place, Chinese ministry officials confirmed.

The Iranian announcement did not specify particular cases or individuals targeted by the warning, but outlined harsh consequences for those found guilty of espionage activities or providing aid to entities considered hostile to Iran.

Pakistan's upcoming diplomatic engagement with China regarding Iran occurs amid ongoing regional tensions and international concerns about Iran's activities. The specific topics to be discussed during the foreign minister's visit have not been detailed by either Pakistani or Chinese officials.

The timing of Iran's warning coincides with broader regional diplomatic activity, though authorities have not explicitly linked the announcement to any specific current events or investigations.