Iran executes three men linked to anti-government protests
Three men have been executed in Iran following their conviction for taking part in operations on behalf of Israel, the United States, and anti-government groups during the country's anti-government protests earlier this year.
Background
- The protests began in December due to rising living costs
- They rapidly escalated into anti-government demonstrations on January 8th and 9th
- The unrest in Iran has been linked to the Middle East war, triggered by US and Israeli strikes on the Islamic Republic
Executions
The executions took place after the Supreme Court upheld the sentences handed down by a Tehran court.
Reactions
Foreign-based non-governmental organisations have reported higher casualty figures and maintain that Iranian security forces opened fire on protesters.
</body> </html><small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
