Tehran - Iran's public prosecutor has demanded the death sentence for three Iranian agents allegedly linked Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, ISNA news agency reported Tuesday.

Saeid Mortazavi said that the three were trained in Tel Aviv but were arrested before they could start any operations.

Mortazavi said that the initial court demanded the death sentence for the three Iranian agents, ISNA reported.

A death sentence issued by the court should first be confirmed by the Supreme Court before the execution can take place.

The three were reportedly trained in terrorist operations, planting explosives in public venues and organizations, professional riding of motorbikes and use of special cameras, computers and satellite devices.

Last week an Iranian national, Ali Ashtari, was executed after being found guilty of spying for Mossad.

Israel is not recognised by Iran as a sovereign state. It has been regarded by Tehran as an arch-enemy since the 1979 Islamic revolution. (dpa)