Iran has executed two men accused of collaborating with the MEK and planning attacks in Tehran. This is another stage of the regime’s crackdown on the opposition.
Iran has executed two men convicted of collaborating with the opposition group People’s Mujahideen of Iran (MEK) and planning armed attacks in Tehran, the Mizan website reported on Monday. TASR refers to a Reuters report.
The media did not provide details on when the men were detained or further information about the case.
The MEK group was formed in the 1960s to oppose the Western-backed shah. It was banned after the Islamic Revolution in 1979, as it fought alongside Saddam Hussein’s troops during the Iran-Iraq conflict. Iranian authorities have long claimed that the group is trying to stir up unrest in the country and topple the regime.
The executions are part of a wider crackdown by Iranian authorities against the opposition and people accused of violent acts or collaboration with enemies of the state, such as Israel. In recent months, Iran has carried out a number of executions related to anti-government protests and security incidents, drawing criticism from human rights groups.
Activists have long criticized Tehran for its increasing use of the death penalty. They point out that many convictions are based on coerced confessions and that trials often take place behind closed doors without access to independent legal counsel.
