Who is Bita Hemmati? Know the Iranian woman set to face execution in her homeland - What are the charges?
A Tehran court has sentenced Bita Hemmati and three others to death for alleged involvement in January 2026 protests. Accused of using explosives and injuring security forces, their case raises alarm among rights groups citing potential coerced confessions and torture. Hemmati could be the first woman executed over these demonstrations, sparking urgent calls for a fair review.
A Tehran court has sentenced Bita Hemmati and three others to death for alleged involvement in January 2026 protests. Accused of using explosives and injuring security forces, their case raises alarm among rights groups citing potential coerced confessions and torture. Hemmati could be the first woman executed over these demonstrations, sparking urgent calls for a fair review.
