As world watches Hormuz, Iran erects gallows in protest square...

An iron gallows has been erected in Ali-Khani Square in the central Iranian city of Isfahan, prompting fears that the regime plans public executions of protesters detained during nationwide demonstrations in January. Large numbers of security forces have been deployed in the area according to sources speaking with Iran International.

The development comes as international attention focuses on the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing regional tensions involving Iran.