Iran executes man convicted of running over police during January protests
Shahram Sadeghi was accused of driving a car into police officers in Karaj on January 8, injuring seven officers, one of whom was reportedly left in a coma for three months.
Iran executed Shahram Sadeghi, convicted of intentionally crashing his vehicle into police officers during January 8 protests in Karaj, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The attack left seven officers injured, one of whom remained in a coma for three months. The Karaj Revolutionary Court sentenced Sadeghi to death and seized his assets, citing his actions as an "operational measure" supporting Israel, the United States, and anti-Iranian factions under Iran's espionage law.
The Supreme Court confirmed the death sentence, which was executed early Sunday, as reported by Iran's judiciary.
The European Union and 26 nations expressed their disapproval of Iran's execution of protesters in a joint statement on Wednesday. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot emphasized the need for Iran to heed the voices of its citizens, implement substantial changes to protect human rights, halt the use of the death penalty, and release individuals detained without due process.
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