Overview
- The judiciary’s Mizan Online said Thursday that three men were executed by hanging for murder and for carrying out actions in favor of the United States and Israel during January’s protests.
- Authorities said the men were involved in killing two law enforcement personnel, with state media identifying them as Mehdi Ghasemi, Saleh Mohammadi and Saeed Davvodi.
- AP reporting via News18 said the killings occurred in Qom during the unrest, where the men allegedly stabbed two police officers.
- Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence said it halted 111 “pro‑monarchy” cells across 26 provinces and reported hundreds of additional arrests this week.
- Casualty figures from the unrest remain disputed, with officials citing 3,117 deaths, HRANA reporting 6,872 verified cases and more under review, and a UN rapporteur suggesting the toll could exceed 20,000.