Ali Zarei, an Iranian protester linked to the Woman, Life, Freedom movement, has been sentenced to death on charges of corruption, propaganda, and disrupting national security. He has appealed to the United Nations, human rights organizations, and international figures to prevent his execution. This case comes amid intensified crackdown by the Iranian government following the 2026 regional conflict and ongoing protests since the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Markets currently price the probability of leadership change in Iran by year-end at 13.5%, down slightly from 14% the previous day.
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