Iran executes two convicted members of banned opposition group

Iran executed Abolhassan Montazer and Vahid Baniamerian on Saturday after the Supreme Court upheld their convictions for membership in the banned People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK). The two men were found guilty of "armed rebellion through involvement in multiple terrorist acts." The PMOI/MEK, initially supportive of the 1979 revolution, later fell out with the government and was designated a terrorist organization. This action follows the execution of four other PMOI/MEK members in late March. The PMOI/MEK condemned the executions, stating they would not silence opposition to the regime.

Iran executed two men on Saturday for membership in the banned opposition group People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (MEK) and for allegedly attempting to overthrow the government. The judiciary stated the men were convicted of "rebellion through involvement in multiple terrorist acts" and sabotage. These executions follow the execution of four other MEK members earlier in the week. The MEK confirmed the executions, accusing Iran of trying to conceal weakness by targeting political prisoners. The executions occur amidst heightened tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel following recent strikes and escalating regional conflict.