Summary
Iran executed six prisoners it accused of carrying out attacks on its behalf for Israel in the country's southwest region. The executions occurred after a recent war between Iran and Israel, amid concerns about coerced confessions and closed trials.
Key Facts
- Iran executed six prisoners it said attacked sites in Khuzestan province for Israel.
- The executions followed a recent conflict between Iran and Israel.
- Activists claim Iran relies on forced confessions in these cases.
- The executed men were identified as Arab political prisoners.
- Iran accused them of ties to a group known for attacking oil pipelines.
- Human rights groups criticize Iran's rising execution numbers, noting over 1,000 executions in 2025.
- A separate execution involved a prisoner accused of killing a Sunni cleric.
- The Arab community in Khuzestan has long complained of discrimination by Iran's central government.
