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Iran executes two people over January protests

03 November 2026 17:03 (UTC +04:00)

Two people accused of involvement in the killing of four police officers in Isfahan have been executed, APA's Tehran bureau reports.

According to Iran's judiciary, the executed individuals were armed with firearms and various types of bladed weapons and attacked civilians and security forces.

They set fire to buildings, a police station and public facilities, creating an atmosphere of fear and insecurity in the area.

The judiciary stated that the incident took place in Isfahan in January this year.

It was noted that the executed individuals were among the main participants in the crime committed in Isfahan. According to available documents, the convicts' own confessions and the testimonies of other defendants, they were present at the scene armed and committed numerous crimes.

Following appeals filed by the defendants, the verdicts were also reviewed by Iran's Supreme Court. Taking into account the available evidence and the severity of the crimes committed, the verdicts were upheld by Supreme Court judges and carried out this morning.