Iran executes two members of banned opposition group

Iran executed two men, Abolhassan Montazer and Vahid Baniamerian, on Saturday for their membership in the banned opposition group, the People's Mujahedin of Iran (MEK), and for attempting to overthrow the Islamic republic. These executions follow the execution of four other MEK members earlier in the week, amid a backdrop of escalating regional conflict due to US-Israeli strikes. Iran, the world's second most prolific executioner, has increased such actions since the onset of the war with the United States and Israel.