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Iran executes two linked to opposition group, media say
Rights groups say Iran has executed 6 PMOI-linked men in a week as authorities intensify a crackdown on dissent.
- 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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Rajavi called for a "special session of the United Nations to address the ongoing executions of political prisoners in Iran and to take immediate, practical measures to help prevent further loss of life."
·Washington, United States
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The Iranian authorities performed on Saturday two men convicted of belonging to a banned opposition group and involved in destabilising activities aimed at the return of the government, announced the judicial system, informed the AFP and Dpa.
·Romania
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·Jerusalem, Israel
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TEHRAN — Iran on Saturday executed two men convicted of membership in a banned opposition group and carrying out disruptive actions aimed at overthrowing the Islamic republic, the judiciary said.
·Manila, Philippines (the)
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right7Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution37% Center, 37% Right
Bias Distribution
- 37% of the sources are Center, 37% of the sources lean Right
37% Right
L 26%
C 37%
R 37%
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