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Iranian twins face execution and 36 years in prison after Isfahan protests

Fox News • September 15, 2026 • world

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Twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, aged 19-20, were forcibly disappeared and tortured after participating in anti-regime protests in Isfahan, Iran; Taraneh faces execution while Romina received a 36-year prison sentence.
Human rights groups report that both sisters were subjected to severe physical and psychological abuse, including solitary confinement and coerced confessions, with family members denied access to their trial.
The Rahimi case is part of a broader crackdown involving 16 defendants in the "Isfahan Shohada Square" case, where multiple death sentences and long prison terms have been handed down amid a sharp rise in executions in Iran.
Observers link the surge in executions and repression to Tehran’s ongoing efforts to suppress domestic dissent despite regional conflicts, with experts urging international support for Iranian protesters, especially in maintaining communication during internet shutdowns.
The crackdown follows years of unrest triggered by incidents like the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022, highlighting a persistent cycle of protests and harsh government responses targeting civil society and dissenters.

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