Iran executes three men over armed unrest during January protests

Iran executes three men over armed unrest during January protests

The executions were carried ⁠out after the Supreme Court upheld their sentences, while ‌the other defendants received prison terms of 5 to 10 ​years. File | Photo Credit: AP Iran executed three ​men on Sunday (November 8, 2026) after they were ‌convicted of carrying out operations ​for Israel and the ⁠U.S. and taking part in armed unrest during anti-government protests in January, state ‌media reported.Also read | Iran executes man linked to anti-government protestsThe executions are the latest in a ‌series Iran has carried out ‌in ⁠recent months over the January ⁠protests, including of people accused of links to Israel and the U.S.Hassan Dioband, ​Hamid Kazemi ‌and Reza Zanganeh were accused of using firearms, grenades and Molotov cocktails, setting fire to public facilities ‌and damaging an electricity ​substation in the city of Karaj, causing power outages in ⁠some areas, according to the judiciary.The judiciary said Mr. Dioband was arrested ‌on January 11 after investigations identified him as a suspect in attacks on public property and incitement to violence.Ten others accused of participating in the ‌unrest under his supervision were subsequently arrested.The ​three were sentenced to death and ordered to have ⁠their assets confiscated. Their executions were carried ⁠out after the Supreme Court upheld their sentences, while ‌the other defendants received prison terms of 5 to 10 ​years. Published - November 08, 2026 11:21 am IST

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