HRANA – The judiciary’s media center has announced the execution of Kourosh Keyvani on charges of “spying for Israel.” The sentence was carried out at dawn today, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

According to Mizan News Agency, Keyvani was identified and arrested on the fourth day of the “12-day war” by the IRGC Intelligence Organization at a villa in Savojbolagh County. At the time of his arrest, authorities reportedly discovered and confiscated €30,000 in cash, a Padra pickup truck, a cross motorcycle, as well as various sophisticated espionage, intelligence, and satellite communication equipment.

In relation to this case, it has been claimed that in 2023, after registering his details through an online advertisement link for group travel, Keyvani was identified by Israeli security services in Sweden. It is alleged that an intelligence officer, by establishing a friendly online relationship, obtained information about his interests, financial status, family connections, and economic difficulties.

He was ultimately sentenced to death on charges of espionage through sending images and information from sensitive locations in the country. The sentence was carried out this morning after being upheld by the Supreme Court.

The statement did not provide further details, including the location where the execution took place.

According to HRA’s annual report on the state of human rights in Iran, in 2025, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran. This represents a 119% increase compared to 2024. In many cases, due to secrecy, prisoners were reportedly denied even a final visit with their families.