Rouzbeh Vandi

scientist

Rouzbeh Vandi was an Iranian nuclear scientist who was executed on charges of espionage for Israel concerning Iran's nuclear program. He held a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering from Amir Kabir University and was involved with the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran. Vandi was accused of providing sensitive information about Iranian nuclear facilities and had allegedly met multiple times with Mossad agents. His execution highlights the Iranian government's increasing crackdown on perceived espionage, particularly in the context of its contentious relationship with Israel.