Iran Executes 3 Individuals Convicted in January Protests
Iranian authorities have carried out the death penalty against three individuals convicted of participating in armed unrest during last January's protests.
The Iranian judiciary announced on Sunday morning that the death sentences against three individuals had been carried out, following the Supreme Court's confirmation of the verdicts.
The defendants were convicted of involvement in armed disturbances during the protests last January, with authorities accusing them of using firearms and hand grenades.
The judiciary further alleged that the individuals set fire to public facilities in the city of Karaj, causing power outages in several areas.
According to the judicial authorities, the defendants were accused of conducting operations on behalf of the United States and Israel.
In addition to the executions, ten other individuals involved in the same events were sentenced to lengthy prison terms.