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Iran Executions Surge in 2026: Regime Tightens Control Amid Protests Execution of Eleven Prisoners in Prisons of Isfahan, Shiraz, Ahvaz, Birjand, Kashan, Sanandaj, and Shirvan Increase in Executions in Recent Months, an Effort by the Regime to Control a Society That Has Shown Its Will for Change and Freedom Through Continuous Protests Iran Human Rights Society, Monday 15 June 2026– Eleven prisoners were executed in the prisons of Isfahan, Shiraz, Ahvaz, Birjand, Kashan, Sanandaj, and Shirvan. Ten of the prisoners were executed in Khordad month and one in Ordibehesht month. At dawn on Monday 15 June 2026, two prisoners were executed in Birjand prison. The identities of these prisoners are as follows: The execution of these prisoners was carried out without prior notice and without allowing a final visit. Execution of 3 Prisoners in Isfahan Prison At dawn on Monday 15 June 2026, three prisoners were executed in Isfahan prison. The identities of these prisoners are as follows: Execution of Aram Jafari in Sanandaj Prison In the morning of Monday 15 June 2026, Aram Jafari was executed in Sanandaj prison. He was 44 years old and was arrested one year ago on murder charges and se…

Iran Executes Two Men Over Role In January Protests - stl.news SHARE TEHRAN, June 16 ( STL.News ) – Iranian authorities executed two men on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, for their alleged involvement as armed leaders during anti-government protests that occurred in January. The state judiciary news outlet Mizan reported that Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi were put to death in the county of Shahrud. The men faced severe capital charges including Moharebeh, or waging war against God, and Ifsad fil-Ardh, defined as corruption on earth. Judicial officials in Semnan province further accused the defendants of orchestrating a coup attempt, damaging private and public property, and committing crimes against national security. State media broadcast a 50-second video featuring blurred footage of the men, which officials claimed were forced confessions detailing the destruction of banks and the overturning of a police vehicle. These trials took place within specialized Revolutionary Courts, where reports indicate defendants are frequently denied the right to select their own legal counsel. These executions arrive amidst an intensifying government crackdown on dissent. According to a United Nation…

Iran executes two over anti-government protests: Judiciary Iran executes two over anti-government protests: Judiciary Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Demonstrators wave Iranian flags during a rally in support of the Iranian people and to condemn the execution of political prisoners in Iran, in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2026. PHOTO: AFP Published Jun 16, 2026, 07:34 PM Updated Jun 16, 2026, 08:15 PM Listen TEHRAN – The Iranian authorities on June 16 executed two men after convicting them for their alleged role in anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said. “The death sentences of Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi, armed leaders of the January 2026 coup attempt, were carried out,” the judiciary’s official outlet Mizan Online reported. The executions were carried out after the pair were convicted of “moharebeh” – waging war against God – and “corruption on earth”, both capital offences. They were found guilty of “the deliberate destruction of public and private property with the intention of confronting the system of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Mizan said. Iran has in recent weeks stepped up executions of convicts found guilty of a…

Iran executes two over anti-government protests <p>Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi convicted of waging war against God and 'corruption on earth' for allegedly participating in January anti-regime rioting</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-executes-two-over-anti-government-protests/">Iran executes two over anti-government protests</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.timesofisrael.com">The Times of Israel</a>.</p> <figure><img src="https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2026/03/AFP__20260110__92AJ2WE__v1__HighRes__GermanyIranProtest-1024x640.jpg" title="Iran executes two over anti-government protests" border="0" width="160" height="100" class="type:primaryImage"></figure>

Iran Hangs Two 'Armed Protest Leaders' Linked To Deadline January 2026 ... Iran claims strike on US command ship in Gulf of Oman – US denies (For illustration purposes only) Inimafoto A : Pexels Iran has executed two men, Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi, it described as 'armed leaders' of the January 2026 unrest, leaving fears of a new crackdown among protesters. The unrest that began in early 2026 led to clashes between authorities and demonstrators in several parts of Iran. Iranian officials have repeatedly said some individuals involved in the unrest were armed and posed security threats, while critics have questioned the government's treatment of protesters and the use of severe criminal charges against those detained. Death Over January 2026 Protest Allegations According to Reuters , the two men were convicted of several offences, including Moharebeh , a term in Iran's legal system that refers to 'waging war against God,' as well as corruption on earth, damage to public and private property, and crimes against national security. It described Zamani and Saedi as 'armed leaders of early 2026 unrest' but did not provide further details about their alleged activities, the evidenc…

Iran executes two January protesters as post-war crackdown continues By January 4, the town in Fars province had entered a second wave of demonstrations, with gatherings reported on Haft-e Tir Boulevard, Imam Boulevard, Shariati Street, the main square and near public buildings as armed forces deployed and internet access was disrupted. Nourabad, the main city of Mamasani County in southern Iran, had joined the protests earlier than many other parts of the country. Images, witness accounts and information sent to Iran International indicate that government forces began attacking protesters there from January 4 with tear gas, pellet rounds and live fire. The violence escalated over the following days. By January 10, the area around the Nourabad courthouse had become the scene of a large-scale killing whose full toll remains unclear. Residents described a heavy security presence from the early hours of the protests. Forces first tried to disperse crowds with tear gas, then opened fire as demonstrations continued. Some residents took shelter inside shops to escape the shooting. Several protesters, including a 14-year-old girl, were wounded by bullets and pellet rounds during the …

#Breaking Iran: Two More Protesters Executed Iranian authorities executed Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi on Tuesday morning. According to the judiciary's news agency, the two were convicted of “corruption on earth,” drawing weapons in Shahroud “against the state,”

Iran executes two over anti-government protests: Judiciary Iranian authorities on Tuesday executed two men after convicting them for their alleged role in anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said.“The death sentences of Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi, armed leaders of the January 2026 coup attempt, were carried out,” the judiciary’s official outlet Mizan Online reported.For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app.The executions were carried out after the pair were convicted of “moharebeh” -- waging war against God -- and “corruption on earth,” both capital offenses.They were found guilty of “the deliberate destruction of public and private property with the intention of confronting the system of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Mizan said.Iran has in recent weeks stepped up executions of convicts found guilty of acting on behalf of Israel and the United States, which launched strikes on Iran that triggered a wider regional conflict on February 28.Many of the executions were of

Iran executes two men over role in January 2026 protests, judiciary news outlet says <p>DUBAI, June 16 (Reuters) - Iran executed two individuals described as "armed leaders of early 2026 unrest" in the county of Shahrud, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan said on Tuesday, identifying the defendants as Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi.</p><p>The two men were convicted of Moharebeh (waging war against God), corruption on earth, damaging public and private property, and crimes against national security.</p><p></p><p> (Reporting by Dubai Newsroom; Editing by Alison Williams)</p>

Iran executes two men accused of leading early 2026 protests They were among the main ‌perpetrators of an attack on the Jafari Mosque in Tehran