India, May 11 -- The Iranian government has executed Erfan Shakourzadeh after accusing him of espionage and collaboration with US intelligence agencies and Israel's Mossad, according to media reports.

Iranian authorities alleged that Shakourzadeh, 29, had been recruited into a major scientific organisation active in the satellite sector because of his technical expertise.

However, officials did not identify the institution or present evidence publicly to substantiate the espionage allegations, according to a report by Iran International, citing Mizan News Agency.

Authorities accused the aerospace engineer of transferring classified information to what they described as "enemy intelligence services."

Shakourzadeh held a master's degree...