Execution Wave and Human Rights Crisis
Authorities reportedly executed Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raeisi/Raissi after linking them to the killing of police officers in Isfahan; rights groups place the cases within a wider campaign of protest-linked executions and political intimidation. The cases reinforce concerns about opaque charges, coercive proceedings, and deterrence through capital punishment, though trial details and independent verification remain limited.
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Updated Oct 6, 2026