Iran executes foreign national over protest-linked police killings

Iran's judiciary has confirmed the execution of a foreign national implicated in the January killing of four police officers during protests. The individual was found guilty of "drawing weapons, spreading terror and fear, creating widespread insecurity, and violating people's physical integrity and threatening national security," according to state media. The country of citizenship for the executed individual has not been disclosed. This execution is part of a series of four other executions carried out since July, all linked to the same case. The report indicates a rise in the number of executions in Iran, particularly since the conflict involving Israel and the United States began in late February. Last year, Iran recorded a total of 1,639 executions. The increased use of the death penalty, especially in connection with protest-related incidents and broader geopolitical tensions, highlights the Iranian regime's stringent approach to internal dissent and security.