Iran executed three men on Thursday who were convicted of killing two police officers during unrest earlier this year, with the Supreme Court upholding their sentences, according to state media.

The judiciary said the men were ⁠found guilty of murder ​and “Moharebeh” (waging war against God), including carrying ​out acts it said were in favour of Israel and the United States. ​The executions were carried ​out in the religious city of Qom, The Caspian Post reports, citing Reuters.

Authorities ‌said ⁠the three had taken part in attacks using knives and other weapons during protests on January ​8, killing ​two ⁠police officers.

Iranian officials have repeatedly accused foreign adversaries, ​including Israel and the ​U.S., ⁠of involvement in the nationwide unrest earlier this year, which was ⁠repressed ​in the biggest ​crackdown in the Islamic Republic's history.