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foxnews.comTennessee Halts Execution After Officials Cannot Locate Vein
Tennessee officials stopped the scheduled execution of Tony Carruthers on Thursday after they were unable to find a suitable vein for the lethal injection drugs. The decision followed an hour-long attempt during which Carruthers' attorney observed visible signs of distress.
citizen.co.zaIran Executes Man Convicted of Killing Security Officer in 2022 Protests
Iran executed Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, convicted of involvement in the death of security officer Abbas Fatemiyeh during 2022 protests, according to a judiciary news outlet. The Supreme Court upheld his death sentence in late 2025. Rights groups reported allegations of torture and fo…
citizen.co.zaIran Executes Man Accused of Serving as Israeli Agent in Protests
Iranian state media reported the execution of a man accused of acting as an agent for Israeli intelligence. The individual was charged with sabotage during nationwide protests this year, including property destruction in Isfahan. The hanging occurred on Saturday.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran Executes Man for Alleged Mission on Behalf of Israeli Spy Agency
Iran executed a man on Saturday for carrying out a mission on behalf of Israel's spy agency during mass protests in January, according to the judiciary. The individual, Erfan Kiani, was hanged after the Supreme Court upheld his sentence. The events relate to recent protests in th…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewIran Executes Man Affiliated with Opposition Group on Charges of Cooperating with Israel
Iran has executed a man named Mizan, who was linked to an opposition group. The execution stemmed from allegations of his cooperation with Israel. The report came without further attribution on the details of the case.