Iran executes man accused of aiding US, Israel in anti-govt protests

Iran's judiciary has executed Majid Adineh, who was convicted of aiding groups deemed hostile during nationwide anti-government protests. The judiciary announced Adineh's conviction was for "operational action in favour of hostile groups."

The execution is the latest in a series of actions taken by Iranian authorities following the widespread demonstrations that began late last year. These protests, initially sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in custody, saw significant unrest across the country.

International human rights organizations have repeatedly raised concerns about the fairness of trials and the use of the death penalty in Iran, particularly in cases related to political dissent. The conviction and subsequent execution of Adineh are likely to draw further scrutiny.

The government has framed the protests as foreign-influenced and aimed at destabilizing the country. Adineh's alleged role in supporting these demonstrations has been presented by the judiciary as evidence of external interference.

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operational action in favour of hostile groups