Two rioters sentenced to death for post-election riots , according to Islamic press . Two of the sentences have been carried out ; the rest are under appeal , ISNA said . These are the first executions known to be related to the post-election violence that erupted across Iran in June and has continued since , Amnesty International said in a statement condemning the hangings . Anti-government demonstrations began after the disputed December 27 presidential vote . Witnesses said hundreds of protesters were arrested on the Iran holy day on holy day .
Two rioters sentenced to death for post-election riots , according to Islamic press . Two of the sentences have been carried out ; the rest are under appeal , ISNA said . Anti-government demonstrations began after the disputed December 27 presidential vote . Witnesses said hundreds of protesters were arrested on the Iran holy day on holy day .