Iran executed nine members of the ISIL (ISIS) group who had been convicted of plotting terrorist attacks aimed at civilians. Their execution follows confirmations from the Supreme Court and comes after their 2018 arrest during clashes with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, where many were killed. The individuals were charged with armed rebellion and found in possession of military weapons. The IRGC highlighted their plans to conduct simultaneous attacks within Iranian cities, indicating ongoing ISIL threats despite the group's territorial losses in the region.
Iran has executed nine ISIL members convicted of plotting attacks against civilians, following their 2018 arrest amid clashes with the Revolutionary Guard Corps.
The Iranian judiciary confirmed the death sentences for the nine men, who were charged with waging war against God and possessing military weapons.
IRGC commander General Mohammad Pakpour stated that the executed terrorists intended to infiltrate Iran to launch coordinated attacks, emphasizing the threat posed by ISIL.
Despite suffering significant territorial losses, ISIL continues to carry out sporadic attacks in various countries, including Iran, underlining its persistent threat.
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