Iran executes man over January protests, judiciary's news agency says

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Iran executed Mehdi Khaneki for alleged operational actions benefiting Israel, the United States, and hostile groups linked to the January protests. The execution was confirmed by Iranian judicial sources and highlights ongoing political repression related to protest activities.

DUBAI, July 22 (Reuters) - Iran executed a man on charges linked to nationwide protests in January, an opposition group and the Iranian judiciary's official Mizan news agency reported on Wednesday. Mizan identified the man as Mehdi Khaneki and said he was executed for "operational actions" that benefited Israel, the United States and hostile groups, and for what it called crimes during the January protests. It said he also produced and possessed weapons.