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Iran Executes Three Men Over January Protest Unrest

Published 3h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Crime

Affects Iran · Covered in 4 countries

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Iran executed three men convicted of armed unrest and ties to foreign intelligence during January protests.

Iran has carried out the execution of three men convicted of participating in armed unrest during anti-government demonstrations in January and conducting operations on behalf of foreign powers. State media announced the hangings on Sunday following legal proceedings linked to the unrest. The executions mark a severe continuation of penalties meted out over the widespread protests.

The accusationsThe men were convicted of taking part in armed protests and carrying out operations for Israel and the United States.
The timingThe executions were carried out on Sunday following judicial announcements by state media.

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Iran has faced profound civil unrest and anti-government protests in recent years, prompting harsh security clampdowns and numerous executions of individuals accused of collaborating with foreign intelligence or participating in violence against state forces.

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Iranian state media reported the execution of three men on Sunday after they were convicted of participating in armed unrest during January protests and operating for foreign intelligence.

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