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Iran Executes Two Protesters Amid Human Rights Concerns

4/6/2026

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Two men were executed in Iran on April 5, 2026, for participating in anti-regime protests, including Mohammad-Amin Biglari, a 19-year-old college student.
Human rights groups reported that Biglari and the other man were denied family visits before their executions.
The January 8-9, 2026 crackdown killed more than 7,000 protesters, with about 160 executions recorded in 2026.
Amnesty International warns of further planned executions of protesters in the coming weeks.

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Two men were executed in Iran on April 5, 2026, for participating in anti-regime protests, including Mohammad-Amin Biglari, a 19-year-old college student.
Human rights groups reported that Biglari and the other man were denied family visits before their executions.
The January 8-9, 2026 crackdown killed more than 7,000 protesters, with about 160 executions recorded in 2026.
Amnesty International warns of further planned executions of protesters in the coming weeks.