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Iran executes two over charges of IS membership

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Iran's judiciary announced the execution of two individuals convicted of membership in the Islamic State group.
  • The judiciary's Mizan Online reported the executions followed the Supreme Court's final verdict, stating the men planned terrorist operations.
  • The executions occur amid a stepped-up pace of capital punishment in Iran, particularly since the start of the Middle East war.

Iranian authorities have executed two men convicted of belonging to the Islamic State group, according to the judiciary's Mizan Online news service. The report stated the Supreme Court issued the final verdict for Mohiyedin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani, who were convicted of "armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic" and accused of planning terrorist attacks.

No details were provided regarding the date of their arrest or the specifics of their legal proceedings. The executions come as Iran has seen an increase in capital punishment, with rights groups like Amnesty International noting that Iran executes more people annually than any nation except China. This trend has reportedly intensified since February 28, following the start of the Middle East war.

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for several attacks in Iran in recent years.

Following the Supreme Court’s final verdict and in accordance with legal procedure, two members of the terrorist Islamic State group, Mohiyedin Abdollahi and Hossein Palani, were hanged this morning.

— Mizan OnlineThe judiciary's news website reported the executions.
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