Iran executes three men accused of involvement in protests and acting for Israel and the US, state media says

Cars are set on fire during a protest in Tehran, capital of Iran, on January 8, 2026 — Photo: West Asia News Agency/Reuters

According to the official press, the three were found guilty of participating in armed actions during the demonstrations. Iranian authorities also accused them of working in operations linked to Israel and the United States.

State media did not immediately report the identities of those executed or provide further details about the charges.

The protests took place in January this year and led to the arrest and trial of several people. According to the Iranian government, the three men executed were involved in acts of violence during the demonstrations.

So far, there was no information about possible reactions from Israel, the United States or human rights organizations.