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Iran executes man on charges of spying for US
Source: BBC
Iran has executed a former defence ministry employee on charges of spying for the US, state media report.
Jalal Hajizavar was convicted by a military court after spying equipment and documents were found at his home, according to the IRIB news agency.
He reportedly worked as a contractor for the defence ministry's aerospace organisation but left the role nine years ago.
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Mr Hajizavar was reportedly executed several days ago at the Rajaishahr prison in Karaj, near to the capital Tehran. He had "openly confessed and accepted spying for the Central Intelligence Agency [CIA] and receiving money in return", IRIB reports.
Read more: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-48732143
