Explained: Why Iran executed journalist Ruhollah Zam?
Explained: Who was Ruhollah Zam and why was he executed by Iran? Ruhollah Zam’s execution comes four days after the Iranian Supreme Court upheld his death sentence, despite facing widespread condemnation. Written by Rahel Philipose , Edited by Explained Desk | Vasco | Updated: December 18, 2020 2:52:06 pm Ruhollah Zam, a dissident journalist who was captured in what Tehran calls an intelligence operation, speaks during his trial in Tehran, Iran June 2, 2020. Picture taken June 2, 2020. (Mizan News Agency/West Asia News Agency) Iranian ...