Iran Executes Alleged Mossad Spy Amid Escalating Shadow War with Israel

Iran's judiciary announced the execution of an alleged Mossad agent, Ali Ardestani, on January 7, 2026, claiming significant successes against Israeli intelligence. While Iran asserts an 'upper hand' in the ongoing shadow war, external analyses suggest a complex intelligence conflict with both sides demonstrating capabilities. The executions highlight the intense, clandestine struggle between Tehran and Tel Aviv.

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