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Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say
Rights groups said the men were convicted on torture-tainted confessions, and at least nine political prisoners have been executed in seven days.
- On Saturday, Iran executed Abolhassan Montazer and Vahid Baniamerian after the Supreme Court upheld convictions for People's Mojahedin Organisation membership and armed rebellion through involvement in multiple terrorist acts.
- These hangings continue a crackdown targeting the MEK following four other member executions earlier in the week; the Revolutionary Court convicted all six men in late 2024.
- Amnesty International condemned the state's use of the death penalty to 'eradicate dissenting voices,' alleging authorities tortured the men and transferred them to unknown locations shortly before their executions, said Diana Eltahawy, deputy regional director for the Middle East and North Africa.
- The MEK stated Iran is 'trying to hide its weakness by executing political prisoners,' while supporters protested at the US State Department on Monday to highlight the ongoing executions amid the United States-Israeli war.
- Amnesty warns five other protesters previously sentenced to death could soon be executed after authorities moved them from the Ghezel Hesar prison to an unidentified location this week.
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The Iranian authorities executed on Sunday by hanging two men found guilty of acting on behalf of Israel and the United States.
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Iran executes 2 men over January protests - judiciary news outlet
DUBAI, UAE - Iran has executed two men convicted of attempting to storm a military facility and access an armoury during unrest in January, the Mizan news outlet of its judiciary said on Sunday.
·Bangkok, Thailand
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Total News Sources55
Leaning Left8Leaning Right10Center10Last UpdatedBias Distribution36% Center, 36% Right
Bias Distribution
- 36% of the sources are Center, 36% of the sources lean Right
36% Right
L 28%
C 36%
R 36%
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