Prosecutors say they are bringing capital charges of ‘waging war against God’ against ‘rioters and saboteurs’ arrested over deadly demonstrations.

Situation in Iran calmer, but fears of escalation remain: AJE correspondent

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Iran’s judiciary chief has pledged to fast-track trials for those arrested over a wave of protests that the authorities have dismissed as “riots” as rights groups warn the judiciary will make extensive use of capital punishment.