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Iran Executes Man Who Drove Into Police

Shahram Sadeghi was convicted of injuring seven officers during demonstrations in Karaj. Authorities claimed he acted on behalf of Israel and the United States, amid a surge in executions linked to protests.

Iran Executes Man Accused of Driving Into Police During Protests

Iranian authorities have executed Shahram Sadeghi, who was convicted of driving his vehicle into security forces during anti-government protests in the city of Karaj, injuring seven police officers. The regime alleged that he was acting in support of Israel, the United States, and what it termed "hostile groups."

According to Iran's judicial system, the incident occurred at Golzar Square in Karaj during mass demonstrations. Officials claimed Sadeghi drove at high speed toward security personnel, striking seven officers. The Iranian account states that one officer remained in a coma for approximately three months following the incident.

Sadeghi fled the scene after the alleged attack. Authorities say he set his car on fire and then went into hiding using a false identity. He was eventually located at a drug rehabilitation facility and arrested.

Initially, Sadeghi claimed his vehicle had been stolen and denied any involvement in the incident. Investigators asserted that evidence collected contradicted his account, and prosecutors later claimed he confessed to deliberately driving toward the security forces.

Iram publically hangs 'criminal'
Iram publically hangs 'criminal'

The Revolutionary Court in Karaj convicted him of what was defined as "operational activity in favor of the Zionist regime, the United States, and hostile groups." He was sentenced to death and confiscation of his property. After the Supreme Court upheld the verdict, authorities announced the execution had been carried out.

The case comes amid a growing wave of executions in Iran, particularly targeting those accused of security-related offenses and cases connected to protests.

On August 5, Reuters reported that UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned of a sharp increase in executions in the country. According to Türk, since March 19, at least 56 people have been executed in Iran on charges related to national security, including 27 cases linked to protests.

International concern over Iranian policy continues to mount. On August 12, the European Union and 26 additional countries issued a statement condemning Iran's execution of protesters and calling on Tehran to halt its use of the death penalty.

Iran Human Rights, an advocacy organization, also warned of escalating repression. On August 12, the group reported that Iranian authorities are advancing mass trials against protesters, with dozens already sentenced to death in proceedings it described as fundamentally unfair.

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