By Our Correspondent
National News – Iran has executed a man accused of leading armed attacks during nationwide anti-government protests, as authorities intensify a security crackdown following the country’s ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.
The execution took place on Monday, according to Iran’s judiciary.
The man, identified as Abbas Akbari, was convicted over his alleged involvement in violent protests that escalated in January in Isfahan Province.
Iranian authorities said Akbari was one of the armed leaders during the unrest in Nain town, where protesters reportedly clashed with security operatives and targeted government facilities.
According to reports released by the judiciary’s Mizan Online platform, Akbari opened fire on security forces during the demonstrations and was accused of attacking the governorate building, health centres, and other public institutions.
Officials claimed the attacks were carried out to disrupt national security and public order.
Iran’s Supreme Court upheld the death sentence after Akbari appealed the ruling. He was later executed by hanging on Monday morning.
Authorities said he was convicted on charges including “moharebeh,” a term under Iranian law meaning waging war against God.
The execution comes a day after Iran reportedly carried out another execution involving a man accused of spying during the ongoing regional conflict.
Human rights organisations, including Amnesty International, have repeatedly criticised Iran over its increasing use of capital punishment, especially in politically sensitive and security-related cases.
Iran remains one of the countries with the highest number of executions globally, ranking behind China, according to international rights groups.
Analysts say the latest executions reflect Tehran’s growing effort to suppress dissent and reinforce state control amid rising domestic and international tensions.
The renewed crackdown follows months of unrest, with authorities insisting the actions are necessary to maintain stability, while critics argue they further deepen fears over human rights abuses and political repression in the country.
