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According to a report, at least 24 protesters are being executed in Iran for their involvement in the systemic protests. The Iranian daily newspaper “Etemad” published a list drawn up by the judiciary on Saturday accusing 25 demonstrators of “waging war against God”. According to Islamic legal opinion, this charge carries the death penalty. The rap musician Mohsen S., who was also on the list, had already been executed on Thursday.

He allegedly attacked a member of the paramilitary Basij militia with a gun, caused terror and blocked a road. The judiciary announced further executions. “Etemad”, on the other hand, appealed to the judiciary in the report to overturn the death sentences and prevent further executions.

The execution of Mohsen S. was strongly condemned at home and abroad. However, Iran’s political leadership, including President Ebrahim Raisi, described the execution as a legitimate response to the country’s riots. The demonstrators themselves threatened the system with retaliation. The message “Wait for our revenge” circulated on social media. Over the weekend, Iranians abroad plan several protest rallies.

In addition to the international sanctions related to the nuclear dispute, more have now been imposed on Tehran for human rights violations. Iran has been in an acute economic crisis for more than four years. The only glimmer of hope left was an agreement in the nuclear dispute with the West. However, observers say such a deal is far from realistic after the violent crackdown on the protests – and in particular the first execution of a demonstrator.

Iran’s leadership blames Iran’s “enemies” – including Germany – and their domestic “mercenaries” for the protests. According to Tehran, the majority of Iranians still support the Islamic system and will eventually defeat the “enemies” and end the protests. On the street, however, things are very different. “Death to the dictator” and “We don’t want an Islamic Republic (anymore)” have been daily slogans for the past two and a half months. (sda/dpa)