Iranian authorities executed a man on Sunday who was convicted of taking part in January’s anti-government protests and accused of carrying out operations on behalf of hostile groups linked to Israel and the United States.
The judiciary identified the man as Majid Adineh, saying he had been convicted of “operational action in favor of hostile groups” during nationwide demonstrations that erupted amid growing economic hardships and rising living costs.
According to Iran’s Mizan Online judiciary news agency, Adineh was also convicted of deliberate arson and gathering and colluding with the intention of committing crimes against Iran’s internal security.
The Karaj Revolutionary Court sentenced him to death and ordered the confiscation of his property, citing what authorities described as extensive evidence and statements made by the defendant.
His appeal was rejected, and Iran’s Supreme Court upheld the death sentence. The execution was carried out on Sunday morning, according to Mizan.
Iranian authorities said Adineh and another suspect were arrested on January 9 in Alborz province, west of Tehran. They were allegedly carrying a revolver, ammunition, two stun guns, two tear gas canisters, a rechargeable chainsaw and a bottle of gasoline.
Iran Links Protests to Foreign Powers
The protests initially erupted in late December over rising living costs and economic grievances before developing into widespread anti-government demonstrations. The unrest reached its peak on January 8 and 9.
Iranian authorities have reported more than 3,000 deaths during the unrest and accused the United States and Israel of orchestrating what Tehran described as “terrorist acts.”
Adineh is among a number of people who have been sentenced to death in connection with the protests, as Iranian authorities continue their crackdown on individuals accused of involvement in violence and acts against national security.
