Iran has executed three men convicted of carrying out operations on behalf of the United States and Israel during anti-government protests in January. The executions took place on Sunday, following a Supreme Court ruling. The men, Hassan Divband, Hamid Kazemi, and Reza Zanganeh, were accused of participating in armed violence during the protests.
The judiciary announced the death sentences after the Supreme Court upheld the convictions. The executions are part of a broader crackdown on individuals linked to the January protests. Iranian officials have previously stated that the protests were instigated by foreign forces.
This follows a series of executions in Iran over the past months, targeting individuals associated with the protests. The government has accused foreign entities of supporting the unrest. The executions have drawn international condemnation, with some countries expressing concern over the use of capital punishment.
The protests in January were widely seen as a response to economic hardship and political repression. The Iranian government has consistently denied allegations of foreign interference, calling them part of a broader effort to destabilize the country. The recent executions highlight the government’s continued efforts to suppress dissent.
