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Iran Executes Amirhossein Hatami Amid Protests and Controversy

4/2/2026

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Amirhossein Hatami, an Iranian national, was executed on April 2, 2026, in Iran for attacking a military facility during January protests, following the recent execution of three men linked to the protests.
The Supreme Court upheld the sentence after the appeal was rejected.
Hatami admitted to entering a restricted site, damaging it, and attempting to seize weapons.
Rights groups, including Amnesty International, say Hatami faced torture and unfair trials.

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Amirhossein Hatami, an Iranian national, was executed on April 2, 2026, in Iran for attacking a military facility during January protests, following the recent execution of three men linked to the protests.
The Supreme Court upheld the sentence after the appeal was rejected.
Hatami admitted to entering a restricted site, damaging it, and attempting to seize weapons.
Rights groups, including Amnesty International, say Hatami faced torture and unfair trials.