Iran executes three men convicted of working for Israel and the US

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Iran executed three men: Hassan Divband, Hamid Kazemi and Reza Zangeneh, in the city of Karaj. The Supreme Court upheld their sentences, and according to the convictions, they acted on behalf of Israel and the United States.

The three were convicted of acts attributed to them during the protests against the regime on January 8 and 9, including participation in violent demonstrations against the regime and damage to infrastructure. The authorities claimed they acted in favor of Israel, the United States and "hostile elements."

The executions were carried out Sunday morning, following the upholding of the sentences. Additional defendants in the same case were sentenced to prison. Iran has executed three more protesters, and the incident takes place against the backdrop of internal repression and regional tensions.