Iran Executes Man Convicted of Firing at Police During Protests

Iran announced on Saturday that it had executed Siavash Jamshidi, who was convicted on charges that included firing at police officers during protests.

The case was linked to demonstrations that broke out late last year. Shooting at members of the police was among the offenses for which Jamshidi was convicted.

The brief announcement did not specify the other charges against him or provide details about the incident underlying the shooting conviction.

No further information was provided about the proceedings that led to his death sentence or where the execution took place.