Iran has executed Ali-Sina Mostafavi after convicting him of carrying out armed attacks in the southeastern city of Kerman during the war with the United States and Israel, the judiciary's news outlet Mizan reported on Wednesday.
Why it matters Executions tied to political opposition and espionage charges remain among the most politically sensitive issues in Iran's handling of dissent. Rights organisations have repeatedly raised concerns about due process in cases linked to national security.
What comes next Iran's judiciary has not said whether further cases connected to the war are pending. International reaction to the execution had not been reported at the time of publication.
Sources: Reuters — Iran executes monarchist convicted of armed attacks during war
Why it matters Executions tied to political opposition and espionage charges remain among the most politically sensitive issues in Iran's handling of dissent. Rights organisations have repeatedly raised concerns about due process in cases linked to national security.
What comes next Iran's judiciary has not said whether further cases connected to the war are pending. International reaction to the execution had not been reported at the time of publication.
Sources: Reuters — Iran executes monarchist convicted of armed attacks during war
