Iran to Execute Protest Participant: What Is Known

The first death sentence in Iran has been issued against an anti-government protester. This was reported by Euronews.

It is noted that the Iranian court has accepted the first verdict of death penalty against a participant in the protests. The individual was found guilty of setting fire to an administrative building in Tehran and organizing disturbances.

Although no further details have been disclosed, it is mentioned that the court's decision is still subject to appeal.

Earlier, the Iranian parliament had passed a resolution calling for exemplary punishment for participating in protests. Lawmakers had declared the necessity of the death penalty.