Iran Executes Two Men Linked to January 2026 Protests
The judiciary said Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi were executed after convictions for moharebeh, corruption on earth and national security crimes.
- On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Iran executed Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi in Shahrud, whom the judiciary's news outlet Mizan identified as "armed leaders of early 2026 unrest."
- Authorities convicted the men of "Moharebeh" and "corruption on earth," citing "the deliberate destruction of public and private property with the intention of confronting the system of the Islamic Republic of Iran," Mizan said.
- Yesterday, the United Nations reported Iran has executed at least 40 people, including 18 protesters, since the start of 2026, with rights groups noting Iran executes more annually than any nation besides China.
- Many executions involve individuals linked to protests prior to the regional conflict with Israel and the United States, with authorities labelling these demonstrations as "foreign-instigated riots."
- Tensions remain high following the February 28 death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, which triggered a wider regional conflict continuing to influence domestic security policy.
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In Iran, two more men were executed in connection with the January protests.
Iran Hangs Two 'Armed Protest Leaders' Linked To Deadline January 2026 Unrest, Renewing Fears Of Crackdown
Iran has executed two men, Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi, it described as 'armed leaders' of the January 2026 unrest, leaving fears of a new crackdown among protesters. The unrest that began in early 2026 led to clashes between authorities and demonstrators in several parts of Iran. Iranian officials have repeatedly said some individuals involved in the unrest were armed and posed security threats, while critics have questioned the government'…
Iran executes two men over role in January 2026 protests, judiciary news outlet says
Iran executed two individuals described as "armed leaders of early 2026 unrest" in the county of Shahrud, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan said on Tuesday, identifying the defendants as Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi.
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