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Iran Executes Two Coup Leaders, 40 Deaths Reported 2026

6/17/2026

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Iran executed Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi on June 16, 2026 after convictions for moharebeh and corruption on earth.
Mizan Online reported the men were armed leaders of the January 2026 coup attempt.
The United Nations said Iran has executed at least 40 people, including 18 protesters, since the start of 2026.
Human-rights groups note Iran carries out more executions annually than any nation except China.

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Iran executed Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi on June 16, 2026 after convictions for moharebeh and corruption on earth.
Mizan Online reported the men were armed leaders of the January 2026 coup attempt.
The United Nations said Iran has executed at least 40 people, including 18 protesters, since the start of 2026.
Human-rights groups note Iran carries out more executions annually than any nation except China.