Swedish-Iranian scientist faces 'imminent risk of execution' in Iran
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from World news | The Guardian on (#5B3EH)
Ahmadreza Djalali had been sentenced to death on espionage charges
A Swedish-Iranian scientist sentenced to death in Iran on espionage charges may face execution as early as Wednesday, human rights groups and his wife have warned.
Ahmadreza Djalali was due to be taken from Evin prison to Rajai Shahr prison on Tuesday, a normal preliminary to an execution. Death sentences in Iran are often carried out on Wednesdays.
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