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Iran Executes Two Alleged Coup Leaders and Issues More Death Sentences

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50% centerFirst reported by Walla · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened

Iran executed Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saadi, whom authorities called leaders of an armed uprising, and cited religious and security charges. In parallel, courts issued more death sentences and prison terms tied to protests after Mahsa Amini’s death, along with a separate execution for alleged espionage.

  • 01Iran executed Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saadi on Tuesday morning.
  • 02Authorities said they led an armed uprising in December 2025.
  • 03Another man was executed for alleged spying for Israel and the United States.
  • 04A Tehran court sentenced four more defendants to death over Mahsa Amini protests.
  • 05Four others received prison terms and movement and social media restrictions.

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Now 14Right · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Iran Executes Two Alleged Coup Leaders and Issues More Death Sentences
WallaCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Iran Executes Two Men Despite Ongoing Diplomatic Understandings, Officials Say

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