From pre-revolution resistance to modern-day protests, the executions of two political prisoners reflect the continuity of dissent—and repression—in Iran. In the early hours of April 4, 2026, before dawn had broken, two more names were added to Iran’s long and painful record of political executions. Vahid Bani-Amerian and Abolhassan Montazer—men from two different generations but united by a shared commitment to opposition—were hanged in Ghezel …
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