Iran hangs another protester as dozens more risk execution: rights groups

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Iran executed another protester amid a series of hangings linked to political protests and membership in banned opposition groups since the conflict involving the US and Israel began. Rights groups warn dozens more are at risk of execution, reflecting escalating political repression.

Iran on Monday executed a man on charges related to protests this year, the latest in a spree of hangings on political or security accusations since the start of the US-Israeli war with dozens more risking execution, rights groups said. Some three dozen men have been hanged on charges related to protests, membership of banned opposition groups, or espionage since wartime executions resumed in March, according to rights groups.