Protests in front of Iran's prison, ahead of imminent executions

Dozens of Iranian protesters have gathered outside a prison near Tehran ahead of the imminent executions of two young Iranian protesters, according to videos posted online.

Both prisoners were recently moved to solitary confinement before their expected execution later on Monday. Videos posted overnight showed dozens of protesters and the condemned men's relatives shouting anti-regime slogans outside the prison and calling for the men's release.

Iran's rulers are seeking to suppress months-long nationwide protests sparked by death in custody of Mahsa Amini, 22, days after she was arrested by morality police in early September for wearing her hijab "inappropriately".

The country drew international condemnation on Saturday after it executed two men convicted of killing a pro-regime paramilitary during protests in Karaj in November. The judiciary also announced death sentences for three more protesters on Monday after a three-day trial in Isfahan.

The defendants were convicted of killing of three members of the security forces in November, as well as other charges including membership of illegal groups, firing weapons and moharebeh, or enmity against God, Mizan Online reported.

The charges are similar to those faced by the four protesters Iran has executed so far, as well as many others on death row.