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Iran Executes Protesters Amid Widespread Human Rights Concerns

4/5/2026

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Iran executed Mohammadamin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast, Iranian nationals, for storming a military facility during January protests, according to Mizan News Agency.
The Supreme Court confirmed their sentences, describing them as “rioters who sought to commit mass murder.”
Amirhossein Hatami, 18, was executed and linked to the protests.
Amnesty International says 11 more men face imminent execution amid reports of torture and unfair trials as common practices in these cases.

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Iran executed Mohammadamin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast, Iranian nationals, for storming a military facility during January protests, according to Mizan News Agency.
The Supreme Court confirmed their sentences, describing them as “rioters who sought to commit mass murder.”
Amirhossein Hatami, 18, was executed and linked to the protests.
Amnesty International says 11 more men face imminent execution amid reports of torture and unfair trials as common practices in these cases.