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Iran Executes Four Political Prisoners Amid Rising Unrest

4/2/2026

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Iran executed four members of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI) on March 30–31, 2026.
The executions occurred amid escalating instability and fears of public uprisings.
Mohammad Mohaddessin of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) warned the regime's desperation could trigger a crackdown like the 1988 mass executions.
Death sentences for at least 15 other political prisoners have been confirmed.
Activists vowed to continue their resistance.

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Iran executed four members of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI) on March 30–31, 2026.
The executions occurred amid escalating instability and fears of public uprisings.
Mohammad Mohaddessin of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) warned the regime's desperation could trigger a crackdown like the 1988 mass executions.
Death sentences for at least 15 other political prisoners have been confirmed.
Activists vowed to continue their resistance.