"Abolhassan Montazer and Vahid Baniamerian have been hanged after Iran's Supreme Court upheld their sentences, marking a continued crackdown on dissent in the country."
"The PMOI/MEK, which initially supported the 1979 Islamic revolution, fell out with the Iranian leadership and has since been operating in exile as a designated terrorist organization."
"Rights groups have criticized the spate of hangings, with activists accusing Iran of being the second most prolific executioner after China."
"PMOI/MEK condemned the executions, stating that these brutal actions will not silence the opposition but will instead intensify the resolve of Iran's rebellious youth."
Abolhassan Montazer and Vahid Baniamerian were executed in Iran after their sentences for PMOI/MEK membership were upheld by the Supreme Court. The PMOI/MEK, once supportive of the 1979 Islamic revolution, was later designated a terrorist organization. Four other members were executed recently, and the group condemned these actions as futile attempts to suppress opposition. Rights groups have criticized Iran's high execution rates, with Amnesty International alleging torture of the convicted men during imprisonment.
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