The semi-official Fars News Agency confirmed Tuesday that three detainees arrested during the January protests have been executed, according to Israeli journalist Chananel Aviv. The identities of the executed individuals were not disclosed.
Fars News Agency, the semi-official Iranian outlet affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), confirmed early Tuesday that three detainees arrested during the January protests have been executed, according to Israeli journalist Chananel Aviv. The identities of the executed individuals were not disclosed.
The confirmation followed a night of developments. At 02:33 Jerusalem, reports emerged of Iranian citizens gathering at the execution site, with security forces pushing them back and opposition channels calling for confrontation. At 02:39, a convoy of IRGC vehicles carrying the detainees arrived at the location. At 03:40, according to Iranian reports, the executions were carried out in Fumi, and minor clashes occurred between regime opponents and supporters at the site. The Zioneer reported these developments at 03:41 Jerusalem.
Earlier reports indicated that four young people were scheduled for execution in Isfahan, though the confirmed executions appear to have taken place in a different location. The exact locations and identities of the executed remain unclear.
7 developments
- StrongIran executes several student protesters overnight, sparking clashes outside Isfahan prison
- StrongIran executes two men accused of leading January protests
- StrongIran confirms execution of protester Mohammad Amini Dehghani for January arson
- DevelopingIran announces execution of two January protesters convicted of killing police officers
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