Iran executed a man on Sunday (August 23) accused of carrying a chainsaw during January anti-government protests. He was charged with acting as an agent of the United States and Israel. The judiciary stated that the accused, identified as Majid Adineh, had been convicted of "operational action in favour of hostile groups" in nationwide rallies that erupted late last year. He is among several individuals executed in connection with the unrest, which stemmed from economic hardships in Iran. According to a report published Sunday by the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet, Adineh faced charges of deliberate arson, along with gathering and collusion to commit crimes against the country's internal security. "Based on numerous documents and evidence in the case and the defendant's statements, the Karaj Revolutionary Court sentenced him to death and confiscation of all his property." His appeal was rejected, with the Supreme Court affirming the original ruling, and the sentence was carried out on Sunday morning, per Mizan.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-850-million-payment-outstanding-un-dues-1787478462717">US to make $850mn payment out of its $4bn+ outstanding UN dues</a><h3>Unrest began in 2025</h3>Mizan also reported that Adineh and a second suspect were detained on January 9 in Alborz province, located west of Tehran, and were found in possession of a handgun, ammunition, two stun guns, two canisters of tear gas, a battery-powered chainsaw, and gasoline. The unrest began in late December over frustration with rising costs of living, but quickly escalated into broader demonstrations against the government, reaching their height on January 8 and 9. Iranian officials say the violence resulted in over 3,000 deaths, blaming the bloodshed on what they characterised as terrorism directed by the US and Israel.&nbsp;Ever since the Middle East war begans the number of executions in Iran has rosed. A good number of the executions have been connected to the protests, with other cases related to the war. Iran Human Rights NGO , based in Norway, revealed that authorities has executed at least 1,639 people last year, a record high since 1989. Amnesty International confirmed that Iran conducts the second most executions of any country, after China.

 According to a report published Sunday by the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet, Adineh faced charges of deliberate arson, along with gathering and collusion to commit crimes against the country's internal security.

Iran executed a man on Sunday (August 23) accused of carrying a chainsaw during January anti-government protests. He was charged with acting as an agent of the United States and Israel. The judiciary stated that the accused, identified as Majid Adineh, had been convicted of "operational action in favour of hostile groups" in nationwide rallies that erupted late last year. He is among several individuals executed in connection with the unrest, which stemmed from economic hardships in Iran. According to a report published Sunday by the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet, Adineh faced charges of deliberate arson, along with gathering and collusion to commit crimes against the country's internal security. "Based on numerous documents and evidence in the case and the defendant's statements, the Karaj Revolutionary Court sentenced him to death and confiscation of all his property." His appeal was rejected, with the Supreme Court affirming the original ruling, and the sentence was carried out on Sunday morning, per Mizan. Also read: US to make $850mn payment out of its $4bn+ outstanding UN dues Unrest began in 2025 Mizan also reported that Adineh and a second suspect were detained on January 9 in Alborz province, located west of Tehran, and were found in possession of a handgun, ammunition, two stun guns, two canisters of tear gas, a battery-powered chainsaw, and gasoline. The unrest began in late December over frustration with rising costs of living, but quickly escalated into broader demonstrations against the government, reaching their height on January 8 and 9. Iranian officials say the violence resulted in over 3,000 deaths, blaming the bloodshed on what they characterised as terrorism directed by the US and Israel. Ever since the Middle East war begans the number of executions in Iran has rosed. A good number of the executions have been connected to the protests, with other cases related to the war. Iran Human Rights NGO , based in Norway, revealed that authorities has executed at least 1,639 people last year, a record high since 1989. Amnesty International confirmed that Iran conducts the second most executions of any country, after China.

&nbsp;According to a report published Sunday by the judiciary's Mizan Online outlet, Adineh faced charges of deliberate arson, along with gathering and collusion to commit crimes against the country's internal security.

Iran executes man over accusation of aiding US, Israel during anti-govt protests: More details inside

Iran has executed three individuals convicted of killing police officers and allegedly launching operations in support of the United States and Israel during unrest earlier this year, according to the judiciary. The executions come amid the ongoing war involving the country enters its 20th day. Authorities stated that those executed were responsible for the deaths of two law enforcement personnel. “Three individuals convicted in the Dey [January] unrest, on charges of murder and operational actions in favour of the Zionist regime and the United States, were hanged this morning,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website stated on Thursday. Officials reported that 3,117 people were killed during the anti-government protests that began in late December. They rejected claims by the United Nations and international human rights groups, which alleged that state forces were responsible for most of the deaths, particularly on January 8 and 9.<h3>US-based Human Rights Activists confirm 6,872 deaths</h3>In February, before the conflict, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said it had confirmed 6,872 deaths and was examining over 11,000 additional cases. A UN special rapporteur suggested the actual toll could exceed 20,000, noting that information has been slow to emerge due to strict internet restrictions imposed by the state. Previously, Sweden’s foreign minister claimed that Iran executed a Swedish citizen after the announcement by Iranian officials that they had carried out capital punishment for an alleged Israeli spy. Iranian authorities on Wednesday announced arrests of hundreds more people across the country, and launched operations to counter what they labelled as “traitors” aligned with the interests of the US and Israel. In a statement, the Ministry of Intelligence stated that 111 “pro-monarchy cells” in 26 of Iran’s 31 provinces were prohibited overnight into Wednesday. It was stopped from launching acts opposing the theocratic establishment of the country that toppled a US-backed monarchy in a 1979 Islamic revolution. Iran carried out multiple executions in 2025 of individuals convicted of spying for Mossad, as authorities intensified a crackdown on suspected collaborators following the 12-day conflict involving Israel and the United States.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/whistleblower-or-traitor-fbi-targets-joe-kent-in-retaliation-probe-after-he-exposes-trump-s-iran-war-strategy-leaking-classified-secrets-1773900503432">Whistleblower or traitor? FBI launches probe against Joe Kent after he 'exposes' Trump’s Iran war strategy</a>

The executions by the Iranian authorities come amid the ongoing war, involving the country enters its 20th day. Authorities stated that those executed were responsible for the deaths of two law enforcement personnel.

Iran has executed three individuals convicted of killing police officers and allegedly launching operations in support of the United States and Israel during unrest earlier this year, according to the judiciary. The executions come amid the ongoing war involving the country enters its 20th day. Authorities stated that those executed were responsible for the deaths of two law enforcement personnel. “Three individuals convicted in the Dey [January] unrest, on charges of murder and operational actions in favour of the Zionist regime and the United States, were hanged this morning,” the judiciary’s Mizan Online website stated on Thursday. Officials reported that 3,117 people were killed during the anti-government protests that began in late December. They rejected claims by the United Nations and international human rights groups, which alleged that state forces were responsible for most of the deaths, particularly on January 8 and 9. US-based Human Rights Activists confirm 6,872 deaths In February, before the conflict, the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency said it had confirmed 6,872 deaths and was examining over 11,000 additional cases. A UN special rapporteur suggested the actual toll could exceed 20,000, noting that information has been slow to emerge due to strict internet restrictions imposed by the state. Previously, Sweden’s foreign minister claimed that Iran executed a Swedish citizen after the announcement by Iranian officials that they had carried out capital punishment for an alleged Israeli spy. Iranian authorities on Wednesday announced arrests of hundreds more people across the country, and launched operations to counter what they labelled as “traitors” aligned with the interests of the US and Israel. In a statement, the Ministry of Intelligence stated that 111 “pro-monarchy cells” in 26 of Iran’s 31 provinces were prohibited overnight into Wednesday. It was stopped from launching acts opposing the theocratic establishment of the country that toppled a US-backed monarchy in a 1979 Islamic revolution. Iran carried out multiple executions in 2025 of individuals convicted of spying for Mossad, as authorities intensified a crackdown on suspected collaborators following the 12-day conflict involving Israel and the United States. Also read: Whistleblower or traitor? FBI launches probe against Joe Kent after he 'exposes' Trump’s Iran war strategy

The executions by the Iranian authorities come amid the ongoing war, involving the country enters its 20th day. Authorities stated that those executed were responsible for the deaths of two law enforcement personnel.

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Iran executes man over accusation of aiding US, Israel during anti-govt protests: More details inside

Iran executes three people convicted of killing cops before West Asia war