Iran Judiciary Warns Against 'Infiltrators', Announces Fresh Executions.

Iran's judiciary has announced a new wave of executions and issued a strong warning against individuals it describes as "infiltrators" accused of undermining national security during the country's conflict with the United States.

Authorities said Mehdi Khanaki was executed after being convicted of terrorism-related offences and collaborating with Israel, the United States and other hostile groups. Iranian state media reported that security forces recovered firearms, ammunition and explosives during his arrest in Karaj, near Tehran.

Earlier this week, two other men were also executed over their alleged involvement in deadly protests that erupted in Isfahan in January. Iranian officials said they were responsible for the deaths of several police officers, while international human rights groups and activists questioned the fairness of the trials and alleged the use of torture.

The protests, which began over economic grievances before spreading nationwide, were described by Iranian authorities as a foreign-backed attempt to destabilise the country. Thousands of people were reportedly killed or arrested during the unrest, although rights organisations have accused security forces of excessive use of force.

The latest actions come under a national security law introduced after the 12-day war with Israel in 2025, which imposes tougher penalties for espionage and cooperation with countries Iran considers hostile.

Iran has also intensified its crackdown on online activities. State television recently aired the confession of a young man who admitted posting anti-government content on social media during the war. Authorities warned that sharing information with media outlets or online accounts deemed hostile could lead to prison terms and permanent exclusion from public service.

Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei urged national unity, warning that "rumour-spreaders, hypocrites and infiltrators" were attempting to sow division within the country. His remarks echoed recent calls by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei for unity following months of conflict and political tensions.

Iranian officials have dismissed claims by the United States that divisions exist within the country's leadership over how to respond to the ongoing crisis and future negotiations.

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