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Iran Executes Three Protesters Accused of Being Agents of US and Israel

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Iran executed three men, Hasan Divband, Hamid Kazemi, and Reza Zanganeh, for their involvement in opposition protests in Karaj on January 8-9, 2026. The judiciary accused them of acting on behalf of the US and Israel, damaging public property and infrastructure. The sentences were carried out after their conviction.

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  • Iran executed three men for participating in January 2026 protests in Karaj.
  • The executed men were identified as Hasan Divband, Hamid Kazemi, and Reza Zanganeh.
  • The judiciary claimed the men acted as agents for the US and Israel.
  • They were convicted of attacking buildings and damaging public property and infrastructure.
  • The executions followed a court verdict and sentencing.
Iran Executes Three Protesters Accused of Being Agents of US and Israel
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Iran has executed three individuals convicted in connection with opposition protests that took place in Karaj on January 8-9, 2026. The judiciary stated that Hasan Divband, Hamid Kazemi, and Reza Zanganeh were found guilty of carrying out tasks for Israel, the United States, and groups hostile to the government. According to the court's verdict, their actions included attacking public and government buildings and causing damage to public property and electrical infrastructure. The executions were carried out following the court's sentencing.

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