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Iran Executes Alleged Mossad Spy After Agency Claims Breakthrough

4/29/2026

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Mossad chief David Barnea announced the agency had penetrated core Iranian secrets and conducted operations in Iran and Lebanon.
Iran executed Erfan Kiani, a self-described Mossad operative, after the Supreme Court confirmed his sentence.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was frustrated that Mossad had not sparked the promised uprising in Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social requesting Iran release eight women slated for execution.

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Mossad chief David Barnea announced the agency had penetrated core Iranian secrets and conducted operations in Iran and Lebanon.
Iran executed Erfan Kiani, a self-described Mossad operative, after the Supreme Court confirmed his sentence.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was frustrated that Mossad had not sparked the promised uprising in Iran.
U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social requesting Iran release eight women slated for execution.