"The clerical regime has executed 14 individuals since the war started in late February, including Kouroush Keyvani, executed on charges of spying for Israel."
"Three young men were executed for their involvement in mass protests in January, marking the first hangings related to the nationwide demonstrations."
"Raha Bahreini, an Iran expert at Amnesty International, stated there are 'at least two dozen' political prisoners facing an imminent risk of the death penalty."
"Individuals facing execution include those arrested during the January protests and those who were forced to make 'confessions' under torture."
In March, Iranian authorities executed 14 individuals believed to be political prisoners, coinciding with US and Israeli airstrikes. Kouroush Keyvani, a dual Iranian-Swedish national, was executed for alleged espionage. Three young men were executed for their roles in January protests, marking the first hangings linked to the demonstrations. Additional executions targeted members of the banned People's Mujahedin of Iran. Raha Bahreini from Amnesty International reported that at least two dozen political prisoners are at risk of execution, including those arrested during protests and individuals coerced into false confessions.
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