Iran executes man allegedly tied to attack on military site during protests
The Jerusalem Post • • world
Key Points:
- Amirhossein Hatami was executed after his appeal was rejected and the Supreme Court upheld his sentence for allegedly attacking a classified military facility during January's protests in Iran.
- He was convicted of entering a restricted military site in Tehran, damaging and setting fire to the facility, and attempting to seize weapons and ammunition, with Hatami reportedly admitting to the charges during interrogation.
- The judiciary stated that cases related to the January protests, which were met with a severe government crackdown, have been finalized and sentences are being carried out.
- Amnesty International identified Hatami as one of 11 men at imminent risk of execution, highlighting concerns over torture, ill-treatment, and unfair trials based on forced confessions.
