Iran has executed Mehdi Khaneki, a young man convicted on charges tied to anti-government protests that swept across the country in January. The execution came as some 1,500 death row inmates at the prison continued a hunger strike demanding an end to executions.

Iran sentences two to death amid protests crackdown. Iranian regime to fall by end of 2026 at 10.5% YES.

Iran executes protester Mehdi Khanaki amid dissent crackdown. Regime fall by September 30 at 3.6% YES, by end of 2026 at 10.5% YES.