Iran Executes Man Accused Of Acting For Israel, US During Protests

Iranian authorities have executed Majid Adineh, a man accused of acting as an agent of Israel and the United States during anti-government protests, on Sunday morning.

Iran’s judiciary announced the execution through its Mizan Online website in Tehran, saying Adineh was convicted of carrying out operations in favour of hostile groups during the protests.

The judiciary said the protests, which were driven by economic hardship, involved allegations of arson and plans to commit crimes against Iran’s internal security.

Authorities said Adineh and another suspect were arrested on January 9 in Alborz Province with a revolver, ammunition, two tasers, tear gas canisters, a rechargeable chainsaw and gasoline.

The Karaj Revolutionary Court sentenced him to death after considering evidence and his statements, while Iran’s Supreme Court later rejected his appeal and upheld the verdict.

Adineh was subsequently executed on Sunday, making him one of several people put to death over the protests, according to the judiciary.