Iran executes two men over January protests, judiciary says
Iran executed two men accused of killing a security agent during January protests, a judiciary news outlet reported, sparking international criticism over human rights concerns.
Iran has executed two men involved in the January protests, as reported by a judiciary news outlet. The men were accused of killing a security agent during the demonstrations, which erupted amid economic and social grievances. Iranian authorities have defended the executions as necessary for upholding law and order, emphasizing their commitment to national security. This development has drawn widespread international condemnation, with human rights groups calling for greater accountability and transparency in Iran's judicial processes.