Iranian in court on charges of espionage for Israel

Tehran- A court sitting was held in Tehran Saturday against a man charged with espionage for Iran's arch-enemy Israel, ISNA news agency reported.

ISNA said that the accused, identified only as AA, replied to the court about the charges. His lawyer was also allowed to give a closing speech.

ISNA further reported that the revolutionary court, in charge of national security offences, presented tools put at the disposal of the accused by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad for the purpose of spying on Iran.

No further details were given about the trial but the verdict is reportedly to be issued within a week.

Espionage convictions in Iran usually attract either the death sentence or heavy jail terms. (dpa)

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