Iran executes three men over armed unrest during January protests
Iran has executed three men convicted of participating in armed unrest during anti-government protests in January. The judiciary accused the men of having links to the U.S. and Israel and damaging public property.
Why it matters
The executions reflect the Iranian government's ongoing crackdown on dissent and its framing of internal protests as foreign-backed subversion.
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. https://www.thehindu.com/tag/330-244/ https://www.thehindu.com/tag/333-244/ https://www.thehindu.com/tag/413-244/ Also read | Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-executes-man-linked-to-anti-government-protests/article71541461.ece The 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.
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