Iran executes man accused of aiding US, Israel in anti-government protests
The judiciary said he was convicted of acting for hostile groups and carrying weapons during protests that left more than 3,000 people dead.
- On Sunday, August 23, 2026, Iran executed Majid Adineh following his conviction by the Karaj Revolutionary Court for "operational action in favour of hostile groups" during anti-government protests.
- Authorities arrested Adineh in Alborz province on January 9, alleging he possessed "a revolver, ammunition, two tasers, two tear gas canisters, a rechargeable chainsaw, and a bottle of gasoline."
- The judiciary's Mizan Online website reported he faced charges of "deliberate arson, gathering and collusion with the intention of committing crimes against the country's internal security" before the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence.
- Officials attributed the anti-government protests, which resulted in more than 3,000 deaths, to "terrorist acts" orchestrated by the United States and Israel, with Adineh among many executed since the unrest.
- Iran Human Rights, an NGO based in Norway, and Together Against the Death Penalty, headquartered in Paris, reported authorities executed at least 1,639 people last year, a record high since 1989.
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The Iranian regime reported more than 3,000 deaths from anti-government demonstrations and attributed violence to alleged "terrorist acts"
Iran executed, this Sunday (23), a man who had been convicted of acting in favour of Israel and the United States during anti-vernamental protests in January, reported the website of the Islamic country's judiciary. Many people were executed in the Islamic Republic because of the demonstrations that broke out in December due to the increase in the cost of living, and that quickly turned into a protest movement throughout the country. According t…
Iran executes protester accused of acting for Israel, US during protests
TEHRAN, Aug 23 — Iran today executed a man accused of carrying a chainsaw during January anti-government protests who was charged with acting as an agent of Israel and the US.The judiciary said Majid Adineh had been convicted of “operational action in favour of hostile groups” in nationwide rallies that broke out late last year.He is one of a string of people put to death over the protests, which were sparked by economic hardships in Iran.Adineh…
The death sentence was executed by Iran on Sunday morning. The man was arrested in January near the city of Karaj
In Iran, another man was executed because he had participated in government-critical protests, and the judiciary also accused him of supporting Israel and the United States.
Prior to the war with the US, there was hope for support from opponents of the regime in Iran. On the contrary, the executions of participants in the winter demonstrations are continuing.
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