TEHRAN, March 31 (Xinhua) -- Iran on Tuesday executed two "armed terrorists" affiliated with the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MKO) for their involvement in several "terror operations" in Tehran aimed at toppling the country's establishment.
The convicts, identified as Babak Alipour and Pouya Qobadi, were hanged following judicial proceedings and upholding of their death sentences by the Supreme Court of Iran, reported the Mizan news agency of the Iranian judiciary.
According to authorities, they planned to attack sensitive centers and public places, including the Iranian Intelligence Ministry, using launchers to threaten national security. They faced charges such as armed uprising against Iran's establishment through involvement in terror attacks and explosions, as well as membership in the MKO, which is accused of assassinating tens of thousands of Iranian citizens.
The country executed on Monday two other MKO members for committing "multiple terror acts" in Tehran. ■
