Two men have been executed in Iran, sparking flak from rights groups. (Representative image: Unsplash@thenightstxlker)

Iran has carried out two separate executions in recent days, putting to death individuals accused of links to Israel and involvement in anti-government unrest. The executions are part of the Iranian authorities’ wider crackdown that has drawn heavy flak from rights groups.

In the first case, a man identified as Mehdi Farid was executed early Wednesday after being convicted of spying for Israel, reported Iran International. Officials alleged that Farid, who worked at a “sensitive organisation”, had maintained online contact with officers from Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, and passed on classified information, including details related to organisational structures, security arrangements and infrastructure.…