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Free Malaysia Today
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Iran sentences 3 to death over Shi'ite shrine attack
Security forces arrested nine people in connection with the second attack on the shrine in August 2023. (EPA Images pic) TEHRAN : Iran has sentenced three people to death and jailed several others convicted over their roles in deadly attacks on a Shi'ite shrine in the southern city of Shiraz, the judiciary said today. The verdicts stem from two shootings – in October 2022 and August 2023 – that killed 15 people at the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in the capital of Fars province. The attacks were claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group. 'Three of these defendants were sentenced to death for aiding and abetting in 'corruption on Earth' following proceedings' at Shiraz revolutionary court, Fars chief justice Sadrollah Rajaei-Nasab said, quoted by the judiciary's Mizan Online website. They were also sentenced to 25 years in prison for 'aiding and abetting in moharebeh', he added, referring to the capital offence of enmity against God. Two other alleged members of the extremist IS were sentenced to 15 years and 10 years in prison 'based on their level of cooperation and influence in the Shah Cheragh terrorist events'. Two women were each sentenced to five years, but 'their sentences will be served under Islamic leniency, monitored by electronic ankle bracelets, and within a 1km radius of their homes'. Rajaei-Nasab said other parts of the case, including charges related to weapons trafficking, remained under review, and that some verdicts had been appealed to Iran's Supreme Court. In July 2023, Iran executed two men in public over the first attack on the shrine. Following the second attack, the judiciary said in August 2023 that security forces had arrested nine people – all foreigners – and later sentenced a Tajik IS member to death the following month.
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First Post
18-05-2025
- Politics
- First Post
Iran sentences three to death over Islamic State-linked shrine attacks
The three individuals were convicted of aiding and abetting in 'corruption on earth,' a charge that carries the death penalty in Iran. Two other individuals described as Islamic State members were sentenced to 15 years and 10 years in prison read more Iran has sentenced three people to death and handed prison terms to several others in connection with two deadly Islamic State-claimed shootings at a major Shiite shrine in Shiraz, the judiciary announced Sunday. The verdicts follow attacks in October 2022 and August 2023 on the Shah Cheragh mausoleum, a revered religious site in the capital of Fars province. The shootings killed 15 people and were later claimed by the Islamic State group. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD According to Fars province's chief justice, Sadrollah Rajaei-Nasab, the three individuals were convicted of aiding and abetting in 'corruption on earth,' a charge that carries the death penalty in Iran. The Revolutionary Court in Shiraz also sentenced them to 25 years in prison for assisting in 'moharebeh,' or enmity against God, another serious capital offence under Iran's Islamic penal code. Two other individuals described as Islamic State members were sentenced to 15 years and 10 years in prison based on what authorities said was their level of involvement and cooperation in the shrine attacks. The judiciary also sentenced two women to five years each. However, their punishment will be carried out under 'Islamic leniency' provisions. They will be monitored with electronic ankle bracelets and confined within a one-kilometre radius of their homes, Rajaei-Nasab said. The verdicts are part of a broader case that includes weapons trafficking and other charges still under judicial review. Some of the rulings have been appealed to Iran's Supreme Court. In July 2023, Iran publicly executed two men convicted over the first Shah Cheragh attack. Authorities said the second attack, in August 2023, led to the arrest of nine suspects, all of whom were identified as foreign nationals. A Tajik national, also linked to the Islamic State, was sentenced to death in September. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Shah Cheragh shrine, one of the holiest sites for Shiite Muslims in southern Iran, has become a target for militants in recent years, underlining the country's security challenges amid broader regional unrest. _With inputs from agencies _
Malay Mail
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Iran jails two women, sentences three men to death over IS-linked Shiite shrine terror that killed 15
TEHRAN, May 18 — Iran has sentenced three people to death and jailed several others convicted over their roles in deadly attacks on a Shiite shrine in the southern city of Shiraz, the judiciary said Sunday. The verdicts stem from two shootings – in October 2022 and August 2023 – that killed 15 people at the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in the capital of Fars province. The attacks were claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group. 'Three of these defendants were sentenced to death for aiding and abetting in 'corruption on earth' following proceedings' at Shiraz Revolutionary Court, Fars chief justice Sadrollah Rajaei-Nasab said, quoted by the judiciary's Mizan Online website. They were also sentenced to 25 years in prison for 'aiding and abetting in moharebeh', he added, referring to the capital offence of enmity against God. Two other alleged members of the jihadist IS were sentenced to 15 years and 10 years in prison 'based on their level of cooperation and influence in the Shah Cheragh terrorist events'. Two women were each sentenced to five years, but 'their sentences will be served under Islamic leniency, monitored by electronic ankle bracelets, and within a one-kilometre radius of their homes'. Rajaei-Nasab said other parts of the case, including charges related to weapons trafficking, remained under review, and that some verdicts had been appealed to Iran's Supreme Court. In July 2023, Iran executed two men in public over the first attack on the shrine. Following the second attack, the judiciary said in August 2023 that security forces had arrested nine people – all foreigners – and later sentenced a Tajik IS member to death the following month. — AFP
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Iran sentences three to death over Shiite shrine attack
Representative Image (AI-generated) Iran has sentenced three people to death and jailed several others convicted over their roles in deadly attacks on a Shiite shrine in the southern city of Shiraz, the judiciary said Sunday. The verdicts stem from two shootings -- in October 2022 and August 2023 -- that killed 15 people at the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in the capital of Fars province. The attacks were claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group. "Three of these defendants were sentenced to death for aiding and abetting in 'corruption on earth' following proceedings" at Shiraz Revolutionary Court, Fars chief justice Sadrollah Rajaei-Nasab said, quoted by the judiciary's Mizan Online website. They were also sentenced to 25 years in prison for "aiding and abetting in moharebeh", he added, referring to the capital offence of enmity against God. Two other alleged members of the jihadist IS were sentenced to 15 years and 10 years in prison "based on their level of cooperation and influence in the Shah Cheragh terrorist events". Two women were each sentenced to five years, but "their sentences will be served under Islamic leniency, monitored by electronic ankle bracelets, and within a one-kilometre radius of their homes". by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kalder alle pensionister: Brug dette trick og spar op til 6.888 kr. på høreapparater Audionova Undo Rajaei-Nasab said other parts of the case, including charges related to weapons trafficking, remained under review, and that some verdicts had been appealed to Iran's Supreme Court. In July 2023, Iran executed two men in public over the first attack on the shrine. Following the second attack, the judiciary said in August 2023 that security forces had arrested nine people -- all foreigners -- and later sentenced a Tajik IS member to death the following month.
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Iran sentences three to death over Shiite shrine attack
TEHRAN: Iran has sentenced three people to death and jailed several others convicted over their roles in deadly attacks on a Shiite shrine in the southern city of Shiraz, the judiciary said Sunday. The verdicts stem from two shootings -- in October 2022 and August 2023 -- that killed 15 people at the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in the capital of Fars province. The attacks were claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group. 'Three of these defendants were sentenced to death for aiding and abetting in 'corruption on earth' following proceedings' at Shiraz Revolutionary Court, Fars chief justice Sadrollah Rajaei-Nasab said, quoted by the judiciary's Mizan Online website. They were also sentenced to 25 years in prison for 'aiding and abetting in moharebeh', he added, referring to the capital offence of enmity against God. Two other alleged members of the jihadist IS were sentenced to 15 years and 10 years in prison 'based on their level of cooperation and influence in the Shah Cheragh terrorist events'. Two women were each sentenced to five years, but 'their sentences will be served under Islamic leniency, monitored by electronic ankle bracelets, and within a one-kilometre radius of their homes'. Rajaei-Nasab said other parts of the case, including charges related to weapons trafficking, remained under review, and that some verdicts had been appealed to Iran's Supreme Court. In July 2023, Iran executed two men in public over the first attack on the shrine. Following the second attack, the judiciary said in August 2023 that security forces had arrested nine people -- all foreigners -- and later sentenced a Tajik IS member to death the following month.
