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Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Condemns New Iran Protester Executions in 'Strongest Terms'

The seal of the United States Department of State is seen in Washington, US, January 26, 2017. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

The US State Department on Saturday condemned "in the strongest terms" what it said were the "sham trials & execution" of two men in Iran for killing a paramilitary force member during protests sparked by a young woman's death in custody.

"These executions are a key component of the regime's effort to suppress protests. We continue to work with partners to pursue accountability for Iran's brutal crackdown," State Department spokesman Ned Price said on Twitter.

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