Iran publicly hangs January protesters in Isfahan's Alikhani Square, sparking outrage
The two protesters were named by Mizan news agency as Amirhossein Safari and Abolfazl Sepahi, who were alleged to have attacked police officers
Assessment
Iran's public execution of two protesters in Isfahan signals a sharp escalation in the regime's response to dissent. The hangings in Alikhani Square, a central public location, appear designed to maximize intimidation ahead of any further unrest. The international outrage that follows will test whether diplomatic pressure can influence Tehran's internal security calculus.