Iran carries out wave of arrests and executions in wake of Israel conflict

After its recent conflict with Israel, Iran has launched a wave of arrests and executions targeting alleged Israeli spies, claiming to fight unprecedented infiltration of its security services. Authorities say leaked information enabled high‑profile assassinations of IRGC commanders and nuclear scientists. Six people accused of spying for Israel have been executed in recent weeks, and hundreds more have been arrested. Human rights groups warn of forced confessions and unfair trials, fearing more executions, the BBC has reported. Iran has also cracked down on dissent, detaining activists and threatening relatives of exiled journalists to silence critical media coverage.