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Iran Sentences 3 Opposition Leaders to Death

HeadlineOct 12, 2009

In Iran, three opposition figures involved in the protests against the disputed national elections have been sentenced to death. The three are the first to receive death sentences since dozens of protesters and opposition members went on trial in August. The Iranian news agency says they’ll have the right to appeal.

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