In Iran, two men convicted for involvement in January protests were publicly executed on a city square in Isfahan, reports the website infohub.kz.
According to media, Abolfazl Sepahi and Amir Hossein Safari were found guilty on multiple charges, including "spreading corruption," "waging war," "creating an atmosphere of fear and insecurity in society," "participating in groups acting against national security," "damaging state property with intent to disrupt public order," and "involvement in events that led to the deaths of four security personnel."
Iran's Supreme Court upheld the death sentences after reviewing appeals. The execution was carried out in the morning in front of local residents, according to Euronews. Both executed individuals were among 12 people sentenced to death following the harsh crackdown on protests earlier this year.
The protests in Iran, triggered by hyperinflation, lasted several weeks. Demonstrators took to the streets in Tehran and other major cities. Iran's Supreme National Security Council accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating the unrest in the Islamic Republic.