Iran executes two men convicted over deaths of four police officers in Isfahan
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- The case stems from violent clashes on Jan. 8 in the central city of Isfahan
- Authorities stated the defendants were armed with firearms, bladed weapons, and incendiary devices
Iranian judicial authorities said on Tuesday that two men convicted in connection with the fatal assault on four police officers in Isfahan have been executed, as stated by Iran's Tasnim news agency.
The death sentences against the two men were implemented following the exhaustion of legal appeals and final approval by the Iran's Supreme Court, according to statements released by state media.
Judicial officials claimed that the two men are key armed figures involved in unrest that took place in Isfahan on Jan. 8.
State reports stated that the incident developed when a group carrying firearms, bladed weapons, and incendiary materials attacked local infrastructure, set fire to a police station and public buildings, and destroyed private and state property. During the altercation, four unarmed police officers were killed.
Judicial findings claimed that there were camera footage overlooking the location, statements from witnesses, and confessions from the accused and other co-defendants to confirm their armed presence and actions at the scene.
Authorities also alleged that the perpetrators desecrated the victims' bodies following the attack.
