After Israel’s bombardments on Tehran’s nuclear program exposed the extent of the Jewish state’s infiltration of Iran, the Islamic republic began sweeping up residents on suspicion of treachery, with a half dozen killed in lightning-fast trials, according to the Center for Human Rights in Iran. “Official calls for expedited trials and executions of those arrested for alleged collaboration with Israel show how the Iranian authorities weaponize the death penalty to assert control and instill fear among the people of Iran,” the human rights group said of Tehran’s alleged misuse of the judicial system. “As long as this government exists, I am concerned about the chances of increased repression, but during times when there’s an ‘external threat,’ the repression gets much worse, as they have more excuse to see us as enemies,” a 26-year-old from Tehran told the Washington Post.
Author: Ronny Reyes
Published at: 2025-07-02 22:10:44
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