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Iran publicly executes 2 men accused of killing police during January protests
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· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details on the incident and executions are available from state media reports, as covered by ABC7 News.
In a recent development, two men in Iran were publicly executed for their role in the deaths of police officers. The executions were carried out by hanging. The men were convicted of killing four officers during anti-government protests that took place nationwide in January.
State media reported on the executions, which occurred on Tuesday. Further details on the incident and executions are available from state media reports, as covered by ABC7 News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 28, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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