Public executions in Iran spark anti-regime protests
Summary
Iran publicly executed two protesters in Isfahan on July 28, 2026, who were accused of killing four police officers during protests in January 2026. The executions sparked protests and anti-police chants, leading authorities to use force to disperse the crowd.Key Facts
- Two men, Abolfazl Sepahi and Amir Safari, were publicly hanged in Isfahan for the deaths of four police officers.
- The executions followed protests in January 2026 against the Iranian regime.
- A makeshift execution stage was set up in Alikhani Square for the public event.
- Hundreds gathered but chanted against the police instead of supporting the execution.
- Police used Tasers, tear gas, and warning shots to break up the crowd.
- Online petitions against the death penalty gained about 500,000 signatures in one day.
- Prisoners at Ghezel Hesar prison protested with a hunger strike, holding signs against executions.
- Amnesty International reported over 2,159 executions in Iran in 2025, many related to drug crimes.
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