Iranian flags in the capital Tehran, on July 4, 2022. (Credit: Atta Kenare/AFP)
Iran has sentenced five people to death over the killing of a member of the Basij paramilitary force during nationwide protests, the judiciary said Tuesday.
Another 11 people, including three children, were handed lengthy jail terms over the death of Ruhollah Ajamian, judiciary spokesman Massoud Setayeshi told a news conference, adding the sentences could be appealed.
Iran has sentenced five people to death over the killing of a member of the Basij paramilitary force during nationwide protests, the judiciary said Tuesday.Another 11 people, including three children, were handed lengthy jail terms over the death of Ruhollah Ajamian, judiciary spokesman Massoud Setayeshi told a news conference, adding the sentences could be appealed....