Second Iranian detainee executed over alleged protest crime

On Monday, Iran said they executed its second prisoner detained amid the nationwide protests now challenging the country‍‍`s theocracy.

The deceased was identified as Majidreza Rahnavard. He had been convicted over allegedly stabbing two security force members to death and wounding four others.

Iran executed the first prisoner detained amid the demonstrations Thursday.

The protests have expanded into one of the most serious challenges. Recently a dozen people so far have received death sentences over their involvement in the demonstrations.