After Israel-Iran ceasefire, Iran witnessed a flood of death sentences and arrests: strategy to crack down on Mossad

Tehran: The 12-day fierce war between Israel and Iran ended on June 24 with a ceasefire brokered by US President Donald Trump. But as soon as the war stopped, Iran started a rapid action against suspects associated with the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad in its country. The hanging of three people and the arrest of more than 700 has raised global concern. Why did this series start, and what is its purpose?

Death sentences and arrests

According to Iran's state news agency Meizan, on June 25, three people—Idris Ali, Azad Shojaei, and Rasul Ahmad Rasul—were hanged in the city of Urmia for spying for Israel and plotting murder. They were accused of sharing sensitive information for Mossad and smuggling weapons. According to BBC Persian, on June 22, Majid Mossebsi was hanged for passing "sensitive information" to Mossad.

Iran has arrested more than 700 people during the war, suspected of working for Mossad. According to a Reuters report, many of them are accused of targeting military targets and helping in cyber attacks. Iran Human Rights claims that more than 300 people have been hanged for espionage in the last two months.

Iran's strategy

Israel's precise strikes during the war, especially on the Natanz, Fordo, and Shahran oil depots, made Iran realise the depth of Mossad's penetration. Israeli drones and missiles evaded Iranian air defences, fuelling suspicions that an internal network assisted. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei called it "treason" and warned of strict action.

The Iranian penal code considers espionage and treason as "corruption on earth" punishable by hanging, firing, or stoning. Human rights organisations have warned that Iran is using these punishments to suppress dissent and spread fear.

Global and Indian influence

India welcomed the ceasefire, but the safety of 5,000-10,000 Indians stranded in Iran is a matter of concern. The Ministry of External Affairs brought back 160 Indians via Jordan, while three youths from Nadia are still stranded. India's inflation risk rises as oil prices reach $80 a barrel.

What's next?

Iran claims it will completely dismantle the Mossad network, but the move could also become a tool for internal repression. The ceasefire is fragile, and Israel's Defense Minister Israel Katz has warned of retaliatory strikes. Will tensions flare up again, or will peace prevail? The question remains unanswered.