Iran Executes Two Men Despite Ongoing Diplomatic Understandings, Officials Say

Iranian authorities said on Tuesday morning they executed Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saadi, whom they described as leaders of an armed uprising in December 2025. The two were convicted of "waging war against God" and "spreading corruption," charges that are often used in politically sensitive cases.

According to the Semnan province judiciary chief, the men were found guilty of using firearms and bladed weapons, deliberately destroying public and private property, and trying to act against the Islamic Republic's system and public order. Officials also said they were convicted of gathering and conspiring to commit crimes against the state's internal security.

The official statement said the death sentence was carried out in the early hours of the day. The executions come as security sources warn that emerging understandings between the United States and Iran could speed up the rebuilding of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and intensify the Middle East arms race.

Those sources said the White House would also enable the release of billions of dollars in funds in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, while Gulf states could channel more than $300 billion to the Islamic Republic. One source said the regime is now putting all its strength into the Basij and security organs to prevent public protests, especially as internet access is being gradually restored.