Event Brief
Businessman dies after alleged beating in custody
Filed: May 02, 2026 at 5:03 PM ET
Summary: Reports say Hesam Alaeeddin died while being taken into custody by Iranian security forces.
WHO: Iranian security forces
WHAT: A death in custody following an alleged beating
WHEN: May 02, 2026 at 4:23 PM ET
WHERE: Tehran, Iran
WHY: No motive has been reported.
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