TEHRAN, IRAN — Iranian authorities have reportedly carried out the execution of Erfan Shakourzadeh, a 29-year-old master's degree student in aerospace engineering at the Iran University of Science and Technology, according to Iranian state-linked reports.

Iranian officials accused Shakourzadeh of engaging in espionage activities and allegedly sharing classified information with the Central Intelligence Agency and Israel’s Mossad.

Authorities in Iran claimed the student had been involved in projects related to satellite technology and allegedly transferred sensitive information concerning satellites and operational personnel.

Iranian reports further alleged that the accused received payments through cryptocurrency systems and was allegedly recruited through contacts made via LinkedIn, WhatsApp, and Google-based communication channels.

The case has drawn significant attention due to the growing tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel over intelligence operations, cyber activities, and regional security matters.

At this stage, no independent international verification of the allegations has been publicly released, and details surrounding the legal proceedings remain limited.

Human rights organizations have repeatedly raised concerns over espionage-related prosecutions and executions in Iran, particularly in cases involving national security accusations and limited public access to court proceedings.