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IRAN EXECUTES ALLEGED MOSSAD OPERATIVE AMID ESCALATING TENSIONS On September 29, 2025, Iran executed Bahman Choubi-Asl, a man accused of espionage on behalf of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency. The execution, carried out by hanging, is part of a broader wave of capital punishments linked to espionage cases, particularly those involving alleged Israeli agents. Iran's judiciary confirmed the execution, stating that Choubi-Asl had been convicted of "corruption on earth," a charge that carries the death penalty under Iranian law. BACKGROUND AND ALLEGATIONS Choubi-Asl was reportedly employed in a knowledge-based company, which granted him access to sensitive telecommunications projects within Iran. According to Iranian state media, he cooperated extensively with Mossad, allegedly attempting to infiltrate governmental databases and data centers. He was also accused of facilitating the importation of electronic equipment into Iran for espionage pur...

ISRAEL DEEPENS GAZA CITY OFFENSIVE AS NETANYAHU HEADS TO THE UNITED STATES The Israel–Hamas conflict continues to escalate, with fresh developments today marking another intense turn in a war that has stretched for months. According to reports, Israel has deepened its military offensive inside Gaza City, intensifying bombardments and ground operations, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu departed for the United States to push Israel’s diplomatic agenda. This combination of heavy military action and high-level diplomacy underscores the dual strategy Israel is pursuing: overwhelming Hamas militarily in Gaza while working to secure international backing and resist mounting pressure for a ceasefire. At the same time, the humanitarian situation in Gaza grows increasingly dire, with casualties rising and essential services collapsing. ESCALATION IN GAZA CITY Israeli forces have been carrying out large-scale bombardments across Gaza City, targeting what the milit...