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.

Iran executes three people convicted of killing cops amid anti-government protests

An Iranian woman, convicted of murdering her husband whom she was married to when she was a minor, was hanged by the authorities on Wednesday (Dec 20),&nbsp;Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said.&nbsp;

The woman, identified as&nbsp;Samira Sabzian was executed at dawn in&nbsp;Ghezel Hesar prison in the Tehran satellite city of Karaj. She had spent the last decade in the&nbsp;Iranian prison, while the case meandered at a snail's pace.

"This morning, the death sentence against Samira Sabzian, a child bride convicted of the 'deliberate murder' of her husband, was carried out," IHR said in a statement.&nbsp;

"Samira was a victim of years of gender apartheid, child marriage and domestic violence, and today she fell victim to the incompetent and corrupt regime's killing machine," said IHR director Mahmood-Amiry Moghaddam.

Sabzian was only 15 years old when she was forcefully married away. Four years later, when her two children were aged seven and six months old, she killed her husband.&nbsp;

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Soon after, she was sentenced to death under what's known as qisas or retribution-in-kind. Notably, under the Islamic Penal Code, those accused of murder are sentenced to death, regardless of their motives and the circumstances of the crime.&nbsp;

The children's authority went to the paternal relatives and Sabzian was refrained from seeing them. Only last week, she met her children for the first time in over a decade.&nbsp;

The husband's family had the chance to commute the death sentence by accepting&nbsp;'diyah'&nbsp;or 'blood money'&nbsp;from&nbsp;Sabzian but they refused.&nbsp;Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and UAE have 'diyah' as part of their modern-day legal system.

Her death sentence once again highlights the plight of women in the Islamic nation. Last year, the Islamic country saw a street revolution after the murder of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini allegedly at the hands of Iran's morality police.&nbsp;

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What started as anti-hijab protests, quickly turned into a battle for demanding complete women's rights, Consequently, the Iranian government came down heavily upon the protesters and used the compromised judiciary to hand out numerous death sentences.&nbsp;

The rights groups have raised alarm over the surge of executions in the country. Up until November this year, at least 115 had been put to death, according to Amnesty International.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

An Iranian woman, convicted of murdering her husband whom she was married to when she was a minor, was hanged by the authorities on Wednesday (Dec 20), Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said.

An Iranian woman, convicted of murdering her husband whom she was married to when she was a minor, was hanged by the authorities on Wednesday (Dec 20), Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group said. The woman, identified as Samira Sabzian was executed at dawn in Ghezel Hesar prison in the Tehran satellite city of Karaj. She had spent the last decade in the Iranian prison, while the case meandered at a snail's pace. "This morning, the death sentence against Samira Sabzian, a child bride convicted of the 'deliberate murder' of her husband, was carried out," IHR said in a statement. "Samira was a victim of years of gender apartheid, child marriage and domestic violence, and today she fell victim to the incompetent and corrupt regime's killing machine," said IHR director Mahmood-Amiry Moghaddam. Sabzian was only 15 years old when she was forcefully married away. Four years later, when her two children were aged seven and six months old, she killed her husband. Watch | Gravitas: Another Mahsa Amini? × Soon after, she was sentenced to death under what's known as qisas or retribution-in-kind. Notably, under the Islamic Penal Code, those accused of murder are sentenced to death, regardless of their motives and the circumstances of the crime. The children's authority went to the paternal relatives and Sabzian was refrained from seeing them. Only last week, she met her children for the first time in over a decade. The husband's family had the chance to commute the death sentence by accepting 'diyah' or 'blood money' from Sabzian but they refused. Islamic countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan and UAE have 'diyah' as part of their modern-day legal system. Her death sentence once again highlights the plight of women in the Islamic nation. Last year, the Islamic country saw a street revolution after the murder of 22-year-old Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini allegedly at the hands of Iran's morality police. Also read | Iranian judiciary confirms death sentence for another protester, having executed two already What started as anti-hijab protests, quickly turned into a battle for demanding complete women's rights, Consequently, the Iranian government came down heavily upon the protesters and used the compromised judiciary to hand out numerous death sentences. The rights groups have raised alarm over the surge of executions in the country. Up until November this year, at least 115 had been put to death, according to Amnesty International. (With inputs from agencies)

Victim of child marriage who killed her husband executed in Iran

Iran is facing condemnation from human rights groups as it executed a 17-year-old named Hamidreza Azari for murder in the town of Sabzevar. The incident reignited concerns about the country's practice of hanging individuals for crimes committed by minors.

The execution took place on Friday (Nov 24) in a prison located in Sabzevar, Razavi Khorasan province, according to statements from Norway-based Hengaw and Iran Human Rights (IHR) groups.

Azari, the only child in his family, had been working as a scrap worker.&nbsp;

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Hengaw and IHR, citing official documents, revealed that Azari was 16 years old at the time of the crime and 17 when executed. Both groups said that Iran's action violated the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which defines a child as anyone under the age of 18.

IHR reported that since 2010 at least 68 minors have been executed in Iran.

IHR Director Mahmood-Amiry Moghaddam pointed out the contradiction in Iran's laws, noting that while 18 is the minimum age for obtaining a driver's license, the country's penal code considers 15 as the age for criminal executions.

The group accused Iranian media of deliberately misrepresenting the age of the executed individual to avoid accountability.

<h2>Wave of executions&nbsp;</h2>

The execution of Azari is part of a broader trend of increased capital punishment in Iran. Another execution, unrelated to Azari's case, occurred on Thursday (Nov 23), involving a man in his early 20s connected to protests that erupted in September 2022.

These protests were triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurd, while in custody for an alleged dress code violation.

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Human rights campaigners argue that Iran is currently undergoing an unprecedented wave of executions for intimidating the public in the aftermath of the nationwide protests.

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Iran is facing condemnation from human rights groups as it executed a 17-year-old named Hamidreza Azari for murder in the town of Sabzevar. The incident reignited concerns about the country's practice of hanging individuals for crimes committed by minors.

Iran is facing condemnation from human rights groups as it executed a 17-year-old named Hamidreza Azari for murder in the town of Sabzevar. The incident reignited concerns about the country's practice of hanging individuals for crimes committed by minors. The execution took place on Friday (Nov 24) in a prison located in Sabzevar, Razavi Khorasan province, according to statements from Norway-based Hengaw and Iran Human Rights (IHR) groups. Azari, the only child in his family, had been working as a scrap worker. Also Read | Italy in rage after girl killed by ex-boyfriend, protests against high femicide rate Hengaw and IHR, citing official documents, revealed that Azari was 16 years old at the time of the crime and 17 when executed. Both groups said that Iran's action violated the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, which defines a child as anyone under the age of 18. IHR reported that since 2010 at least 68 minors have been executed in Iran. IHR Director Mahmood-Amiry Moghaddam pointed out the contradiction in Iran's laws, noting that while 18 is the minimum age for obtaining a driver's license, the country's penal code considers 15 as the age for criminal executions. The group accused Iranian media of deliberately misrepresenting the age of the executed individual to avoid accountability. Wave of executions The execution of Azari is part of a broader trend of increased capital punishment in Iran. Another execution, unrelated to Azari's case, occurred on Thursday (Nov 23), involving a man in his early 20s connected to protests that erupted in September 2022. These protests were triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian Kurd, while in custody for an alleged dress code violation. Watch | OpenAI's CEO Shake-Up | Sam Altman Saga Sparks Debate About AI's Future × Human rights campaigners argue that Iran is currently undergoing an unprecedented wave of executions for intimidating the public in the aftermath of the nationwide protests. (With inputs from agencies)

Iran executes 17-year-old boy for murder, human rights groups express outrage

Iran on Saturday executed a Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Farajollah Chaab for being "corrupt on earth," and allegedly leading an Arab separatist group accused of multiple attacks, including a 2018 one that killed 25 people.

Chaab, as per Reuters, was sentenced to death for his alleged offence, i.e., being "corrupt on earth," a capital offence that in Iran carries the death penalty under the nation's strict Islamic laws.&nbsp;

"The death sentence for Habib Chaab... nicknamed Habib Asyud, the head of the Harakat al-Nidal terrorist group... was carried out today, Saturday morning," reported the judiciary's Mizan Online website.

"He was hanged," it added.

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The Swedish-Iranian national, as per AFP, had been held in Iran since October 2020 after vanishing during a visit to Turkey.&nbsp;According to Iran, in 2020 its forces 'detained' the alleged Arab separatist group leader in Turkey. From there, he was taken to Tehran.

He was brought to trial by Iran in 2022, wherein he was charged with leading the Harakat al-Nidal, or Arab Struggle Movement, for the Liberation of Ahwaz. The outfit, as per reports, seeks a separate state in the oil-rich Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran.

The group is also blamed for plotting and carrying out "numerous bombings and terrorist operations" including one on a military parade in 2018, in which 25 people were killed, and almost 250 were wounded.

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In March, six other members of Harakat al-Nidal were sentenced to death over attacks carried out by "orders of their European leaders,"&nbsp;reported Mizan Online.

Swedish government which had reportedly voiced its concerns over the case has reacted to it with dismay at Chaab's execution. Talking to the press, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said that the execution was "inhuman" and that his government had pleaded with Iran not to carry out the sentence.

"The death penalty is an inhuman and irreversible punishment and Sweden, together with the rest of the EU, condemns its application under all circumstances," said the Swedish Foreign Minister.

Previously Iranian state television had aired a video of Chaab in which he confessed to the 2018 attack on a military parade in Ahvaz, the capital of the southwestern province of Khuzestan.

In the footage, Chaab also admitted to working with Saudi intelligence services.However, such confessions are frequently condemned by rights groups based outside of Iran as "forced", arguing they are often obtained under duress. According to rights groups including Amnesty International, every year, Iran&nbsp;executes more people than any other nation — except China —&nbsp;with those sentenced to death hanged.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Iran on Saturday executed a Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Farajollah Chaab for being "corrupt on earth," and allegedly leading an Arab separatist group accused of multiple attacks, including a 2018 one that killed 25 people.

Iran on Saturday executed a Swedish-Iranian dissident Habib Farajollah Chaab for being "corrupt on earth," and allegedly leading an Arab separatist group accused of multiple attacks, including a 2018 one that killed 25 people. Chaab, as per Reuters, was sentenced to death for his alleged offence, i.e., being "corrupt on earth," a capital offence that in Iran carries the death penalty under the nation's strict Islamic laws. "The death sentence for Habib Chaab... nicknamed Habib Asyud, the head of the Harakat al-Nidal terrorist group... was carried out today, Saturday morning," reported the judiciary's Mizan Online website. "He was hanged," it added. Also read | 'Inhumane': Sweden condemns Iran for upholding death sentence of Swedish-Iranian dissident The Swedish-Iranian national, as per AFP, had been held in Iran since October 2020 after vanishing during a visit to Turkey. According to Iran, in 2020 its forces 'detained' the alleged Arab separatist group leader in Turkey. From there, he was taken to Tehran. He was brought to trial by Iran in 2022, wherein he was charged with leading the Harakat al-Nidal, or Arab Struggle Movement, for the Liberation of Ahwaz. The outfit, as per reports, seeks a separate state in the oil-rich Khuzestan province in southwestern Iran. The group is also blamed for plotting and carrying out "numerous bombings and terrorist operations" including one on a military parade in 2018, in which 25 people were killed, and almost 250 were wounded. Also read | Iran's Supreme Court upholds death sentence of Swedish-Iranian dissident In March, six other members of Harakat al-Nidal were sentenced to death over attacks carried out by "orders of their European leaders," reported Mizan Online. Swedish government which had reportedly voiced its concerns over the case has reacted to it with dismay at Chaab's execution. Talking to the press, Swedish Foreign Minister Tobias Billstrom said that the execution was "inhuman" and that his government had pleaded with Iran not to carry out the sentence. "The death penalty is an inhuman and irreversible punishment and Sweden, together with the rest of the EU, condemns its application under all circumstances," said the Swedish Foreign Minister. Previously Iranian state television had aired a video of Chaab in which he confessed to the 2018 attack on a military parade in Ahvaz, the capital of the southwestern province of Khuzestan. In the footage, Chaab also admitted to working with Saudi intelligence services.However, such confessions are frequently condemned by rights groups based outside of Iran as "forced", arguing they are often obtained under duress. According to rights groups including Amnesty International, every year, Iran executes more people than any other nation — except China — with those sentenced to death hanged. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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