Iran executes a man convicted over the January protests, judiciary says
Confirmedon an admission by the acting party plus an independent origin: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party.
Iran's judiciary website Mizan said a man convicted of driving his car into police officers in Karaj on 8 January, wounding seven, was executed on the morning of 16 August, AFP reported via The Times of Israel. The judiciary said he was sentenced for an act supporting Israel and the United States. AFP noted that executions in Iran, many linked to the protests, have risen since the war began on 28 February.
- When
- 16 August 2026
- Where
- Iran, Iran
- What
- legal
- Acting party
- Government of Iran
- Attribution
- Acknowledged by the acting party. Iran's judiciary announced the execution.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Evidence Times of Israel
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | confirmed | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
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