Footage published by the Iranian opposition shows a heightened security presence in Isfahan, following the execution of citizens who participated in the January protests, according to Channel 12 journalist Sapir Lipkin.
The execution of Abolfazl Sepahi and Amir-Hossein Safari, two protesters convicted of killing police officers during the January demonstrations, was carried out in the early hours of Tuesday in Isfahan, according to the Iranian judiciary. Initial reports from the semi-official Fars news agency at 04:47 Jerusalem mentioned three detainees, but the official announcement at 05:34 named the two individuals. The executions were conducted in a public square, with security forces deploying cranes and nooses, and were met with demonstrations by locals who gathered at the site. Opposition channels reported that security forces dispersed the crowd with tear gas and warning shots.
Hours after the executions, security forces remained heavily deployed in Isfahan, with opposition sources publishing footage of the increased presence. As The Zioneer reported earlier today, police at the execution square were recorded threatening the crowd, drawing comparisons to Nazi slogans. The Iranian regime has been executing participants in the January protests in recent weeks, with previous rounds of executions reported in late July.
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