On Monday, February 9, the U.S. State Department issued a statement regarding the execution of Pejman Fatehi, Mohammad Farahmrazi, Vafa Azarbar, and Mohsen Mazloom, four Kurdish political prisoners in Iran, stating, "We are aware of reports regarding the execution of these four men in Iran, which followed trials that international human rights activists consider to be fabricated." The U.S. State Department emphasized that it condemns the execution of these four prisoners as well as the torture and forced confessions to which they were subjected. The statement referenced extensive reports of torture, forced confessions, and restrictions on access to legal counsel, asserting that these rulings lack any credibility. The U.S. expressed condolences to the families of the executed and reiterated that "the United States will continue to take actions in coordination with its allies and partners to support the people of Iran who face relentless human rights violations by the Iranian government." Despite widespread international protests, Iranian news agencies reported on Monday, February 9, the execution of Pejman Fatehi, Mohammad Farahmrazi, Vafa Azarbar, and Mohsen Mazloom in Ghezal Hesar prison in Karaj. These four individuals were members of the Komala Party of Kurdistan, who were arrested last year in Urmia and accused of "spying for Israel," an accusation they strongly denied. Their lawyer also protested against the "unfair trial process" regarding these charges. Amnesty International condemned the execution of the four Kurdish political prisoners "after a severely unfair secret trial." There has been widespread reaction to the execution of the four political prisoners, with Gohar Eshghi stating, "Curse you, Khamenei." The execution of the four Kurdish political prisoners took place simultaneously with the morning call to prayer on Monday in Tehran's horizon. The Iran Human Rights Organization stated that Khamenei and the judiciary of the corrupt Islamic Republic must be held accountable.
U.S. State Department Condemns Execution of Four Kurdish Political Prisoners in Iran
The U.S. State Department condemned the execution of four Kurdish political prisoners in Iran, citing unfair trials and human rights abuses. The prisoners were accused of espionage, which they denied. This incident highlights ongoing human rights violations in Iran and has sparked international outrage.
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📰 What Happened
U.S. condemns Iran for executing four Kurdish political prisoners amid allegations of unfair trials.
- Iranian government execute Pejman Fatehi, Mohammad Farahmrazi, Vafa Azarbar, Mohsen Mazloom
- U.S. State Department condemn Iranian government
- Amnesty International protest Iranian government
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The execution of these political prisoners underscores the Iranian government's disregard for human rights.
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