Iran warns of death sentence for protesters

Tehran’s chief prosecutor warned that protesters accused of burning government buildings, confronting security forces, or engaging in what authorities described as “sabotage” could face the death penalty, Reuters reported on Friday, citing Iranian state media. The warning came as protests across Iran entered their 14th consecutive day, with riots and violent clashes reported in multiple cities and the government imposing a nationwide internet shutdown. Janaten Sayeh with the Foundation for Defense and Democracies weighs in.