Two other political prisoners executed in Iran
Iran executed two political prisoners, Hamed Validi and Mohammad Shahi, on Monday following convictions on security charges.
Iran Human Rights Monitor had earlier warned that the two were at risk of execution after they were transferred to an undisclosed location.
“Such transfers in Iran often signal executions are imminent,” the group warned.
The two were arrested in Tehran last year and were subjected to forced confessions.
“Reports indicate serious due process violations, including torture, forced confessions, lack of transparency, and denial of full legal defense,” according to Iran Human Rights Monitor.
They were later sentenced to death by Branch 3 of the Revolutionary Court in Karaj on charges including “enmity against God” (moharebeh), and propaganda against the Islamic Republic.
