Mass Protests in Iran. The Authorities Have Threatened Protesters with the Death Penalty
Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, the head of the country's judicial system, stated the need for strict punishment for all those involved in the riots, especially in light of the recent death of prosecutor Esfahan, which occurred as a result of an attack by protesters.
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According to reports from North Khorasan, prosecutor of Esfahan, Ali Akbar Hoseinzadeh, and several law enforcement officers were killed when protesters set fire to the building where they were located, thereby obstructing the work of emergency services.
Protests continue in Tehran and other cities, during which several police officers have already died, reported the Tasnim agency. In Qom province, two security personnel also became victims of clashes, and in Kermanshah, two military personnel were killed.
A tragedy also occurred in Kermanshah, where a three-year-old girl died as a result of the violence, as reported by her father in an interview for Iranian television.
In Hamadan, located in the west of the country, six people died during the riots, although their names have not yet been disclosed.
Iranian media also report significant damage caused to both state and private properties in Tehran and other settlements. Tehran's mayor, Alireza Zakani, noted that protesters burned 25 mosques, damaged 26 banks, and caused harm to medical facilities and other infrastructure.
The Iranian Ministry of Intelligence has called on citizens to report any acts of violence, linking the protests to "terrorists working for the U.S. and the Zionist regime."
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, commenting on the protests, emphasized their connection to the United States and assured that there would be no concessions. He spoke on state television, highlighting that the protests have already led to the deaths of dozens of people. It should be noted that the internet in the country is completely shut down.
Protests in Iran, triggered by economic difficulties and currency devaluation, began in late December 2025 and continue to this day.
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