Dozens of ‘confession’ videos appear on Iran’s state media

Iranian state media have aired at least 97 confessions from protesters, many expressing remorse for their actions, since the protests began on December 28, according to a rights group tracking the videos. The suspects are shown handcuffed, their faces blurred. The footage features dramatic background music interspersed with clips appearing to show people attacking security forces. Prosecutors are saying “saboteurs” will face capital punishment. Tehran is known to have executed 12 people for espionage since the 12-day war last June with Israel.