Iran has executed a man who was convicted of spying for the United States Central Intelligence Agency and Israel's Mossad intelligence service, according to Iranian authorities.

The execution was carried out as part of Iran's ongoing crackdown on alleged foreign espionage activities within the country. Iranian officials have regularly announced arrests and prosecutions of individuals accused of working for foreign intelligence services.

Iran's judiciary system frequently conducts trials for espionage charges, though international human rights organizations have raised concerns about due process and the fairness of such proceedings. The country maintains that it faces ongoing intelligence threats from foreign adversaries.

The execution comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and Western nations, particularly the United States and Israel, over various regional and nuclear issues. Iran has previously executed individuals convicted of espionage charges as part of what it describes as efforts to protect national security.