Iran executes man accused of aiding US and Israel during protests

Iran executed a man on Sunday who had been convicted of assisting the United States and Israel during the anti-government protests that erupted in January, according to the Iranian judiciary's website.

The individual, identified as Majid Adineh, was sentenced to death and had his assets confiscated after being found guilty of "intentional arson, assembly, and collusion with the intention of committing crimes against the internal security of the country." His appeal was ultimately unsuccessful, leading to his execution.

According to the judiciary's Mizan Online website, Adineh and another suspect were arrested on January 9 in Alborz province, west of Tehran. They were allegedly found in possession of a revolver, ammunition, two stun guns, two tear gas grenades, a rechargeable chainsaw, and a bottle of gasoline.

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intentional arson, assembly, and collusion with the intention of committing crimes against the internal security of the country

The protests, which began in December over the rising cost of living, evolved into a nationwide movement of dissent. The anti-government demonstrations reached their peak between January 8 and 9, coinciding with the alleged arrest of Adineh and the other suspect.

Iranian authorities reported over 3,000 deaths as a result of the unrest, attributing the violence to "terrorist acts" orchestrated by the United States and Israel. Since the start of the conflict in the Middle East on February 28, Iran has seen an increase in executions, many of which are linked to the protests or the regional conflict. Reports from Iran Human Rights and Amnesty International indicate that Iran has one of the highest numbers of executions globally, second only to China.

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lo condenó a muerte y a la confiscación de todos sus bienes