Iran Executes Second Person Over January Protest Participation

Iranian authorities have executed a man over his participation in protests held in January, marking the second such execution linked to the unrest. Reuters reported that he had been tried on kidnapping charges for taking part in the demonstrations. Officials said arrests are continuing and that more people could face trial. The case adds to growing concern over the authorities’ response to the January protests. Iran remains the world’s second-highest executor after China. The execution underscores the scale of capital punishment in the country and the severity with which the protests are being handled.