Iran Executes 23-Year-Old Protester with Mental Health Condition

Iran has executed Mohammad Ghobadlou, a 23-year-old man with a mental health condition, for his alleged involvement in the 2022 protests. Ghobadlou was convicted of murder and "corruption on Earth" for allegedly running over a policeman with his car during a protest near Tehran. His execution has been condemned by rights groups, who say he faced an unfair trial marred by torture allegations and that appeals to consider his mental health condition were rejected. The nationwide unrest was triggered by the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, leading to a violent crackdown by security forces.