Iran’s Position on Protester Executions Remains Unclear

Asghar Jahangir, Iran’s judiciary spokesperson, announced that some protesters could face the death penalty under the charge of Mohareb, meaning waging war against God. He emphasized that the “severest punishment” would apply to those guilty and linked recent protests to external threats, claiming some participants are affiliated with foreign agents. This statement follows the regime’s denial of execution orders against protesters like Erfan Soltani, amidst concerns over human rights violations. While Jahangir’s comments seem to contradict earlier reassurances from Iranian officials, tensions remain high regarding state-sanctioned violence.

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