Iran Hangs Three Suspected of Police Killings Amid Widening Conflict

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Source: Al Jazeera
Iran Hangs Three Suspected of Police Killings Amid Widening Conflict
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Iran has executed three people convicted of killing police during January unrest and allegedly aiding the United States and Israel, as the country fights a widening war now in its 20th day. Official tallies say 3,117 people were killed in anti-government protests, while rights groups note higher figures and ongoing investigations, all amid heavy internet restrictions and a broader crackdown on alleged foreign-backed dissent.

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