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Iran Hangs Protest Operative Amid Amnesty Due-Process Alarm

4/25/2026

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Erfan Kiani was hanged on April 25, 2026 after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence.
Since March 19, 2026 Iran has executed at least nine people linked to the January protests.
Iranian officials said Kiani was a main operative sent by Mossad during unrest in Isfahan province.
Amnesty International warned the executions raise serious due-process and human-rights concerns.

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Erfan Kiani was hanged on April 25, 2026 after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence.
Since March 19, 2026 Iran has executed at least nine people linked to the January protests.
Iranian officials said Kiani was a main operative sent by Mossad during unrest in Isfahan province.
Amnesty International warned the executions raise serious due-process and human-rights concerns.