‎Iran has executed a man accused of participating in an attack on a military facility during January’s mass protests, according to the judiciary’s news outlet.

 

 

 

The man, identified as Amirhossein Hatami, was put to death on Thursday morning, April 2, after his appeal was rejected and the Supreme Court upheld his sentence.

 

 

 

Authorities said Hatami was found guilty of entering a restricted military site in Tehran, setting it on fire, causing damage, and attempting to seize weapons and ammunition.

 

 

 

According to the judiciary, he admitted to the charges during interrogation.

 

 

 

Iranian officials have said that cases linked to the January protests, a nationwide anti-government movement that triggered one of the largest crackdowns in the country’s history have been concluded, with sentences now being carried out.

 

 

 

Human rights groups, however, have raised concerns about the process. Amnesty International had previously listed Hatami among 11 individuals at imminent risk of execution, alleging they were subjected to torture and other ill-treatment in detention and convicted through unfair trials relying on forced confessions.

 

 

 

Last month, Iranian authorities also executed three men convicted of killing two police officers during the protests, further heightening concerns among rights organizations that executions of political detainees and protesters are increasing amid rising internal and international pressure.