Iran hangs another man as executions increase during war
Summary
Iran executed Abdoljalil Shahbakhsh, who was convicted of armed rebellion linked to a militant group during recent protests. This is part of a larger increase in executions in Iran since the war started with the United States and Israel.Key Facts
- Abdoljalil Shahbakhsh was a member of the Ansar al-Furqan militant group and was executed for armed attacks on police.
- The attacks took place during protests in 2022 and 2023 after the death of Mahsa Amini in custody.
- Iran is the second highest country in the world for executions, after China.
- In 2025, at least 1,639 people were executed in Iran, including 48 women.
- Iran has increased executions since the war began with the US and Israel, especially for espionage and security charges.
- Another man, Erfan Shakourzadeh, a grad student accused of spying for the CIA and Mossad, was executed after claiming his confession was forced.
- Earlier, three men accused of killing police during protests were also executed, including a wrestler named Saleh Mohammadi.
- The ongoing war with the US and Israel started in late February, with a ceasefire since April 8.
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