Iran executes three men over armed unrest during January protests
The executions are the latest in a series Iran has carried out in recent months over the January protests, including of people accused of links to Israel and the U.S.
- ✓The executions are the latest in a series Iran has carried out in recent months over the January protests, including of people accused of links to Israel and the U.S.
- ✓Iran executed three men on Sunday (November 8, 2026) after they were convicted of carrying out operations for Israel and the U.S.
- ✓Dioband was arrested on January 11 after investigations identified him as a suspect in attacks on public property and incitement to violence.
Iran executed three men on Sunday (November 8, 2026) after they were convicted of carrying out operations for Israel and the U.S. and taking part in armed unrest during anti-government protests in January, state media reported.
Also read | Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests The executions are the latest in a series Iran has carried out in recent months over the January protests, including of people accused of links to Israel and the U.S.
Hassan Dioband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zanganeh were accused of using firearms, grenades and Molotov cocktails, setting fire to public facilities and damaging an electricity substation in the city of Karaj, causing power outages in some areas, according to the judiciary.
The judiciary said Mr. Dioband was arrested on January 11 after investigations identified him as a suspect in attacks on public property and incitement to violence. Ten others accused of participating in the unrest under his supervision were subsequently arrested.
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| Issuing Authority | The Hindu World & Diplomacy |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | WORLD |
| Jurisdiction | All India / National |
| Publication Date | 8 November 2026 |