Last Shah of Iran (1941–1979); heir to Reza Shah; toppled by the Islamic Revolution
Iran has carried out public hangings in Isfahan for men convicted over killings during Januarys protests, rights groups say. Videos have shown residents chanting and trying to block the executions before security forces dispersed the crowds. Activists and NGOs report a recent surge in politically linked executions and hunger strikes in multiple prisons.
The three islands—Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—have long anchored Iran’s presence in the Strait of Hormuz. Recent U.S. strikes on two islands have reignited questions about ownership and future control, highlighting their strategic role in global energy shipping.