Iran Executes Man Over Attacks During January Protests

SadaNews - Iran executed a man on Monday after he was convicted of carrying out armed attacks during anti-government protests that erupted in December and peaked in January, according to the judiciary.

The execution of Abbas Akbari is part of a series of executions that the Islamic Republic has intensified since the U.S.-Israeli war against it, which began on February 28.

The judiciary's website "Mizan Online" reported that "Abbas Akbari was hanged this morning," describing him as "one of the armed leaders" during the protests that erupted in Isfahan province in the center of the country.

The report stated that Akbari "fired on security forces" and was "among the leaders of the armed riots in the city of Nayin" in Isfahan, where he was carrying a pistol.

He was also accused of attacking the governor's office, security headquarters, and health centers in Nayin.

The judiciary clarified that the man was sentenced to death on charges including "moharebeh" or "corruption on earth," in addition to the intentional destruction of public property "with the intent of opposing the regime, disturbing public order and security, gathering, and conspiracy against national security."

It confirmed that the Supreme Court upheld the sentence after an appeal, and the execution was carried out on Monday morning.

Iran had executed a man on Sunday who was convicted of espionage, marking the first execution related to this charge during the war.

Iran is considered the second most active country in the world in executing death sentences after China, according to human rights organizations, including Amnesty International.