Iran Sentences Four More To Death Over Mass Protests, Rights Groups Say

"The authorities have so far executed seven people in connection with the protests, which were crushed in an unprecedented government crackdown that left thousands of people dead, rights groups said."

"Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court convicted the four protesters of carrying out acts on behalf of the United States and 'hostile groups,' according to human rights organizations."

"Hemmati is believed to be the first woman to be sentenced to death over the demonstrations that erupted on December 28, 2025, and continued for weeks."

Iran has sentenced four protesters, including a woman, to death for their involvement in January's mass demonstrations against the government. This follows the execution of seven individuals linked to the protests, which were met with severe government repression resulting in thousands of deaths and detentions. The Tehran Revolutionary Court accused the four of acting on behalf of hostile groups and participating in violent protests. One of the sentenced, Bita Hemmati, is noted as the first woman to receive a death sentence related to these events.

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