Iranian soldier sentenced to death for refusing to fire on protesters during nationwide unrest
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Iran soldier Javid Khales was sentenced to death for refusing orders to shoot protesters during 2025-2026 nationwide demonstrations, human rights group reported Tuesday.
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"According to informed sources, when faced with the command to shoot at protesting people, he refused to execute the order, leading to his immediate arrest and the opening of a case against him," IHRS said.
Witnesses claimed Khales, now in Isfahan prison, did not commit a crime but refused to shoot in an act of humanity, the group said.
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