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Iran executes Majid Adineh over protest-related charges

Majid Adineh was executed in Iran on Sunday morning following a death sentence handed down by the Karaj Revolutionary Court. Adineh had been detained in the Mohammadshahr area of Karaj on January 8, 2026, during a period of widespread anti-government protests.

The Iranian judiciary accused Adineh of conducting operational activities to support the United States, Israel, and other hostile groups. He was also convicted of ‘moharebeh’ (war against God), arson, conspiracy against internal security, and illegal possession of weapons. Authorities reported seizing a revolver, ammunition, stun guns, tear gas canisters, a battery-operated chainsaw, and gasoline at the time of his arrest. While Adineh denied using the weapons, claiming he was merely buying clothes and intended to help security forces manage crowds, forensic tests indicated the seized firearm had been used during the protests.

In addition to the death penalty, the court ordered the confiscation of all of Adineh's assets. This execution follows a period of increased capital punishment in Iran, which human rights organizations have criticized as a tool for political suppression. Amnesty International and other groups have noted a significant rise in executions related to the recent unrest.

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Alborz Province · IRGC Intelligence Organization · Islamic Republic of Iran · Israel · Israel · Karaj Revolutionary Court · Majid Adineh · Mizan Online · United States · United States

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