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Iran executes man over charges related to January protests, state media says

By Thomson Reuters Aug 20, 2026 | 1:41 AM

(Corrects day to Thursday)

DUBAI, Aug ​20 (Reuters) – ‌Iran executed a man on ‌Thursday ​over ⁠charges related ⁠to January’s nationwide protests, state ​media reported.

State ⁠media ⁠identified the ​person as ​Qaem Hosseini, a ‌foreign national, who, it ⁠said, took part in events ⁠that ‌led ⁠to the ​killing ‌of ​security force ⁠members during the protests.

(Reporting by Elwely ​Elwelly)