Iran hangs two men for armed rebellion, links to ‘separatists’
Iran executed two men on May 21 for armed rebellion and links to separatist groups amid ongoing conflict in the region. The judiciary stated that the men were involved in attacks against security forces and assassination plots. This execution is part of a broader increase in capital punishment in Iran since the conflict with Israel and the US began in February 2026.
- ▪Iran hanged two men convicted of armed rebellion on May 21, 2026.
- ▪The judiciary linked the men to separatist terrorist groups and armed attacks against security forces.
- ▪Iran has increased executions since the start of the conflict with Israel and the US in February 2026.
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Iran hangs two men for armed rebellion, links to ‘separatists’Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIran has ramped up executions since the beginning of the conflict with Israel and the US on Feb 28. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished May 21, 2026, 03:41 PMUpdated May 21, 2026, 03:41 PMTEHRAN – Iran on May 21 hanged two men convicted of armed rebellion and membership in “separatist terrorist groups”, the latest in a string of executions during the Middle East war.Since the start of the conflict with Israel and the United States in February, Iran has ramped up executions, with many of the convicts hanged over anti-government protests that took place across Iran early in 2026.Iran’s judiciary said the two men executed on May 21 were involved in armed attacks against security forces…
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