Hours after Iran executed two protesters convicted of killing police officers, security forces are still deployed widely in Isfahan for fear of renewed unrest, according to Abu Ali Express.
Security forces remained heavily deployed across Isfahan as of Tuesday afternoon, hours after Iran executed two protesters from the January anti-government demonstrations, according to Abu Ali Express. The executions of Abolfazl Sepahi and Amir-Hossein Safari were carried out early Tuesday morning in a public square in Isfahan province, after they were convicted of killing police officers. Asaf Rozentzweig (N12) reported that the Iranian judiciary confirmed the hangings at 10:20 a.m. Jerusalem time, citing charges of 'waging war against God' and 'corruption on earth.' Unrest preceded the executions: opposition channels reported that crowds gathered at the execution site overnight, and security forces used tear gas and live fire to disperse them, with no casualties reported. The families of the executed were reportedly taunted by security personnel. As of 1:52 p.m. Jerusalem time, security forces remained in a wide deployment in Isfahan, fearing a renewed outbreak of unrest, per Abu Ali Express. The Zioneer reported earlier Tuesday on the judiciary's confirmation and the initial reports of the executions.
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- StrongIran executes several student protesters overnight, sparking clashes outside Isfahan prison
- StrongIran executes two men accused of leading January protests
- StrongIran executed three January protest participants; woman reportedly shot dead in clashes
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