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Iran Executes Six Fighters Accused of Ties to Israel, State Media Reports
Iran has executed six fighters accused of waging armed attacks in southwestern province of Khuzestan, according to state media, as the country continues its accelerated executions of people it says have ties to Israel.
Iran has executed six fighters accused of waging armed attacks in the southwestern province of Khuzestan, according to state media. The executions come as part of a crackdown on those perceived to be linked to Israel, highlighting tensions between Iran and its regional rival. Authorities have accelerated the executions in recent weeks, amid heightened security concerns.
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