Iran executed two men on Sunday who were convicted of carrying out armed operations for the exiled opposition group, the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (MEK), according to the judiciary’s news site, Mizan Online.
“The death penalty for two operational members of the terrorist group was carried out this morning following legal procedures and the Supreme Court’s confirmation,” Mizan Online reported.
Identified as Mehdi Hasani and Behrouz Ehsani-Eslamloo, the men were found guilty of making homemade launchers and mortars, and executing attacks targeting civilians, homes, and public or charitable institutions.
The judiciary stated that their actions aimed to “disrupt public order and endanger the security of innocent citizens.” The men were described as long-standing members of the MEK, which Tehran labels a terrorist organisation.
Iran enforces the death penalty for various crimes and ranks second only to China in executing people, as noted by human rights organisations. Executions in the Islamic Republic typically occur at dawn by hanging.
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