Iranian media claimed Mossad had promised the scientist a foreign passport should he complete a long-term collaboration, after meeting five times in Vienna. Rouzbeh Vadi, who state media said was executed on Wednesday for giving information on Iran's nuclear program to Israel's Mossad spy agency,

Rouzbeh Vadi and Mehdi Aghazadeh — on serious national security charges. According to the country’s judiciary, both men were hanged on Wednesday after their sentences were confirmed by the Supreme Court.

Iran executed nuclear scientist Rouzbeh Vadi for allegedly spying for Israel's Mossad, sparking international outrage. Vadi was accused of leaking sensitive nuclear data during meetings in Vienna. This execution highlights Iran's intensified crackdown on suspected spies following increased tensions with Israel,