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Iran Executes Man Accused of Aiding US, Israel in Anti-govt Protests
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Iran Executes Man Accused of Aiding US, Israel in Anti-govt Protests

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Iran executed Majid Adineh, accused of acting as an agent for Israel and the United States during anti-government protests in January.
  • The judiciary stated Adineh was convicted of "operational action in favor of hostile groups," including arson and conspiracy, with his property also ordered confiscated.
  • Adineh's execution follows a series of deaths linked to the protests, which were initially sparked by economic hardships but evolved into widespread anti-government demonstrations.

Iran carried out the execution of Majid Adineh on Sunday, who was accused of acting as an agent for Israel and the United States during the anti-government protests that swept the nation in January. The judiciary confirmed Adineh's conviction for "operational action in favor of hostile groups."

operational action in favor of hostile groups

— Iranian JudiciaryThe charge against Majid Adineh related to his alleged activities during the protests.

According to the Mizan Online website, Adineh was also found guilty of "deliberate arson, gathering and collusion with the intention of committing crimes against the country's internal security." The Karaj Revolutionary Court sentenced him to death and ordered the confiscation of all his property. An appeal was unsuccessful, and the Supreme Court upheld the verdict.

deliberate arson, gathering and collusion with the intention of committing crimes against the country's internal security.

— AFP quoting Mizan OnlineAdditional charges brought against Majid Adineh by the Iranian judiciary.

Adineh and another suspect were arrested on January 9 in Alborz province, reportedly carrying a variety of items including a revolver, ammunition, tasers, tear gas canisters, a chainsaw, and gasoline. The protests, initially ignited by grievances over high living costs, escalated into broad anti-government demonstrations. Iranian authorities have attributed the violence to "terrorist acts" orchestrated by the U.S. and Israel, and have reported over 3,000 deaths from the unrest. The number of executions in Iran has notably increased since the start of the Middle East war, with many linked to the protests.

a revolver, ammunition, two tasers, two tear gas canisters, a rechargeable chainsaw, and a bottle of gasoline

— Mizan OnlineItems reportedly found with Majid Adineh and another suspect upon their arrest.
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