Iran executes three men convicted over January 2026 protests

Iran has executed three men convicted of involvement in armed unrest during protests in January 2026, according to state media reports. The executed individuals are said to have carried out operations for Israel and the United States, according to state media. The news outlet AFP cited Iran's judiciary website, Mizan Online, in reporting the execution of Mohammad Aref Shahbakhsh, an operative linked to the outlawed militant group Jaish al-Zolm.

Jaish al-Adl operates in Sistan-Baluchistan province, a region with a history of clashes between security forces and armed groups, including Sunni militants and members of the ethnic Baloch minority. Iran has accused the United States and Israel of supporting armed groups in the region.

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