Iran’s judiciary to speed up trials of accused in protests crackdown
Summary
Iran's top court official has promised to quickly hold trials for people arrested in recent protests, which the government says were violent. The authorities plan to charge some with serious crimes that could lead to the death penalty. Human rights groups have expressed concern over the potential for harsh punishments.Key Facts
- Iran's judiciary chief wants to speed up trials for those arrested in protests.
- The protests have been labeled as "riots" by authorities.
- Some arrested individuals may face the death penalty under charges of "waging war against God".
- Iran has not released an official total of protest-related deaths.
- Human rights groups claim the death count is much higher than reported by authorities.
- Iranian state television covered mass funerals for victims, including security personnel.
- Official statements suggest authorities are differentiating between protesters and more violent actors.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has warned against violence toward protesters, hinting at potential actions if killings occur.
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