Iran executes Afghan national over 2026 protests: rights group

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Iran has executed an Afghan national convicted for killing police officers during anti-government protests, marking the 30th execution amid ongoing turmoil in the Middle East. The individual, Ghaem Hosseini, was sentenced for involvement in the deaths of four police officers according to Iranian judiciary sources.

Iran on Thursday executed an Afghan national convicted over the killing of police officers during anti-government demonstrations, the 30th in a wave of hangings since the start of the Middle East war, a rights group said. Ghaem Hosseini was executed after being convicted of involvement in the deaths of four police officers, the Iranian judiciary's Mizan Online website reported.