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Iran Sentences Three to Death for Fakhrizadeh Assassination

Three people are sentenced to death in Iran for spying for Israel and involvement in the assassination of scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.

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Mohsen FakhrizadehAsghar JahangirIsmail HaniyehHassan Nasrallah

What were the three individuals sentenced for?: Three individuals were sentenced to death in Iran for their involvement in the assassination of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and espionage for Israel.
Who was Mohsen Fakhrizadeh and what was his significance?: Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, the target of the assassination, was widely considered by Western intelligence to be the mastermind behind Iran's clandestine nuclear weapons program in the early 2000s.
What is the current state of relations between Iran and Israel?: Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated, with the Islamic Republic supporting groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, who are in conflict with Israel, and engaging in direct confrontations.
Who announced the sentences and what is the current status of the case?: The Iranian judiciary's spokesman, Asghar Jahangir, announced the sentences, stating that the case is currently under appeal. Four other suspects' cases are under review.
Where were the suspects arrested and what was their alleged role in the assassination?: The suspects were arrested in West Azarbaijan province and accused of transporting equipment used in the assassination under the guise of smuggling alcohol.

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