Iran has sentenced three people to death and handed prison terms to several others. The verdicts relate to two deadly shootings at a major Shiite shrine in Shiraz. The judiciary announced this on Sunday.

Details of the Attacks

The attacks happened in October 2022 and August 2023. Both targeted the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in Fars province’s capital. These shootings killed 15 people. Moreover, the Islamic State claimed responsibility for these attacks.

Charges and Sentences

Sadrollah Rajaei-Nasab, Fars province’s chief justice, said the three death-sentenced individuals helped commit “corruption on earth.” This charge carries the death penalty in Iran. Additionally, the Revolutionary Court in Shiraz sentenced them to 25 years for assisting “moharebeh,” meaning enmity against God.

Additional Prison Terms

Two other suspects, identified as Islamic State members, received 15 and 10 years in prison. Their sentences depended on their level of involvement. Meanwhile, two women got five-year sentences each. However, under “Islamic leniency,” their punishments were softened. Therefore, they will wear electronic ankle monitors and stay within one kilometer of their homes.

Ongoing Investigations and Appeals

These rulings are part of a larger case involving weapons trafficking and other crimes. The judiciary is still reviewing these charges. Some verdicts have been appealed to Iran’s Supreme Court.

Background on Earlier Executions

In July 2023, Iran executed two men linked to the first Shah Cheragh attack. Following the second attack in August, authorities arrested nine suspects, all foreign nationals. A Tajik man connected to the Islamic State was sentenced to death in September.

Security Challenges in Iran

The Shah Cheragh shrine is one of the holiest sites for Shiite Muslims in southern Iran. However, militants have increasingly targeted it. This reflects Iran’s growing security problems amid regional unrest.