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Iran Faces International Outcry Over 30 Potential Executions

2/26/2026

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Amnesty International reports that at least 30 people in Iran face execution for alleged involvement in nationwide protests.
Mohammad Abbasi and 18-year-old Saleh Mohammadi were sentenced for alleged involvement in protests.
Abbasi's family denies accusations of killing a security officer.
Protests escalated in January 2026, triggering a crackdown and an internet blackout.
International pressure may influence the regime's actions regarding these sentences.

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Amnesty International reports that at least 30 people in Iran face execution for alleged involvement in nationwide protests.
Mohammad Abbasi and 18-year-old Saleh Mohammadi were sentenced for alleged involvement in protests.
Abbasi's family denies accusations of killing a security officer.
Protests escalated in January 2026, triggering a crackdown and an internet blackout.
International pressure may influence the regime's actions regarding these sentences.