Eleven rioters sentenced to death for post-election riots , according to Iranian press . Late December marked the deadliest clashes in Iran since initial protests broke out in the summer . Two of the sentences have been carried out ; the rest are under appeal , ISNA said . Anti-government demonstrations began after the disputed June 12 presidential vote . The protests were sparked by allegations that Ahmadinejad's re-election was rigged and his opponents had won more seats than he did in 2009's elections.
Eleven rioters sentenced to death for post-election riots , according to Iranian press . Two of the sentences have been carried out ; the rest are under appeal , ISNA said . Anti-government demonstrations began after the disputed June 12 presidential vote . The protests were sparked by allegations that Ahmadinejad's re-election was rigged and his opponents had won more seats than he did in 2009's elections.