Iran executes 'foreign national' over alleged involvement in January protests
- By Euronews Persian Published on 21/08/2026 - 10:50 GMT+2 Iran executed a foreign national accused of taking part in anti-government protests in the city of Isfahan in January, the judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported on Thursday.
- The judiciary identified the man as Qaim Hosseini, but did not disclose his nationality.
- Mizan said Hosseini, who was also known by the alias “Arian,” had confessed to taking part in protests held on 8 January in Ali Khani Square in Isfahan.
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- By Euronews Persian Published on 21/08/2026 - 10:50 GMT+2 Iran executed a foreign national accused of taking part in anti-government protests in the city of Isfahan in January, the judiciary’s Mizan news agency reported on Thursday.
- The judiciary identified the man as Qaim Hosseini, but did not disclose his nationality.
- Mizan said Hosseini, who was also known by the alias “Arian,” had confessed to taking part in protests held on 8 January in Ali Khani Square in Isfahan.
Sources: Euronews