Iranian mother to be executed after arrest at January protests
Iranian authorities executed five men between September 30 and October 5 following the January 2026 protests. The executed include Alireza Sepahi, Alireza Raisi, Ali Hemmati Sistanian, Majid Nikandish, and Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi. Amnesty International reports these individuals were convicted through torture-tainted trials. Separately, rights groups report that six women arrested during the January protests are at risk of execution. This follows a broader trend of capital punishment in Iran, with some reports indicating at least 600 executions this year and at least 47 women put to death in the past year.
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- ✓ Five people convicted in relation to the January 2026 protests were executed between September 30 and October 5.
- ✓ The executed individuals are Ali Hemmati Sistanian, Alireza Raisi, Alireza Sepahi, Majid Nikandish, and Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi.
- ✓ Alireza Sepahi married his jailed fiancee via phone from separate Isfahan prisons hours before his execution.
- ✓ An Iranian woman received a death sentence for blasphemy related to a social media post that insulted the prophet.
What changed
Five specific protesters were identified as executed in a single week and six women are now reported to be at risk of execution.
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Iran executes five protesters in one week; six women face death penalty
Iranian authorities executed five men between September 30 and October 5 following the January 2026 protests. The executed include Alireza Sepahi, Alireza Raisi, Ali Hemmati Sistanian, Majid Nikandish, and Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi. Amnesty International reports these individuals were convicted through torture-tainted trials. Separately, rights groups report that six women arrested during the January protests are at risk of execution. This follows a broader trend of capital punishment in Iran, with some reports indicating at least 600 executions this year and at least 47 women put to death in the past year.
Why it matters
The January 2026 protests sparked a severe crackdown by the Iranian regime to suppress dissent. Investigations reveal security forces used snipers at student dormitories and government offices to fire on demonstrators. The state continues to use the death penalty and raids on families to terrorize the population.
What is confirmed
- Five people convicted in relation to the January 2026 protests were executed between September 30 and October 5.
- The executed individuals are Ali Hemmati Sistanian, Alireza Raisi, Alireza Sepahi, Majid Nikandish, and Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi.
- Alireza Sepahi married his jailed fiancee via phone from separate Isfahan prisons hours before his execution.
- An Iranian woman received a death sentence for blasphemy related to a social media post that insulted the prophet.
Still unconfirmed
- At least 34 people have been executed in cases linked to the January 2026 protests.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of execution dates for the six women at risk
- Reports on the status of other January 2026 protest detainees
- International legal responses to the torture-tainted trials reported by Amnesty International
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Iran Hangs Protester as Authorities Target Grieving Families
Iranian authorities executed 25-year-old Alireza Sepahi after his arrest during the January 2026 protests. Sepahi was hanged just hours after marrying his imprisoned fiancee, Mahshad Keshani, by phone. This execution follows a recent string of capital punishments tied to the demonstrations. Meanwhile, security forces have extended their pressure on the families of slain protesters by raiding private bedrooms and confiscating personal belongings such as clothes, diaries, books, and childhood dolls nearly nine months after the initial killings.
Why it matters
The January 2026 demonstrations sparked a severe crackdown by Iranian authorities, leading to numerous arrests and executions in political and security cases. Iran has maintained a high frequency of executions since the unrest began, averaging nearly two per week. The latest hanging at Dastgerd Prison brings the total number of executions in the Alikhani Square case to seven.
What is confirmed
- 25-year-old Iranian protester Alireza Sepahi was hanged just hours after marrying his imprisoned fiancee Mahshad Keshani by phone.
- Iranian authorities executed Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raisi at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan on October 5, 2026.
- Security forces are taking clothes, diaries, books, and childhood dolls from the bedrooms of protesters killed in Iran.
What to watch next
- Further updates on the legal status of Mahshad Keshani following her marriage to the late Alireza Sepahi.
- Additional reports on the Alikhani Square case and potential further executions.
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Iran executes two more January protesters, Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raisi
Iranian authorities executed Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raisi, two protesters detained during the January 2026 demonstrations, at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan on October 5, 2026. This brings the number of people executed in the Alikhani Square case to seven. Iran has executed nearly two people a week in political and security cases since the January protests.
Why it matters
The executions are part of a broader crackdown on protesters arrested during the January 2026 demonstrations in Iran. Human rights groups have reported an increase in capital punishment for protest detainees, with at least 2,003 people executed over the past year, a 29% increase from the previous period.
What is confirmed
- Iran has executed nearly two people a week in political and security cases since the January protests.
- Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raisi were executed at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan on October 5, 2026.
- The executions bring the number of people executed in the Alikhani Square case to seven.
- Iran executed at least 2,003 people over the past year, a 29% increase from the previous period.
What to watch next
- Further executions of January protesters
- International response to Iran's crackdown on protesters
- Developments in the cases of 194 people facing death sentences
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Iran executes multiple January protest detainees as death sentences mount
Iran has executed several individuals arrested during January 2026 protests, including Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi and Alireza Raisi. In Isfahan, seven people linked to the Alikhani Square case have now been put to death. Meanwhile, 33-year-old Mahboubeh Shahbani, who remains in Mashhad's Vakilabad Prison, issued an audio plea from custody begging the international community for intervention to save her life. Tehran Revolutionary Courts also sentenced four additional men to death recently, as rights groups report an increase in capital punishment for protest detainees.
Why it matters
The judicial crackdown follows nationwide anti-government demonstrations in January 2026. These executions occur amid reports of torture in custody and a broader economic decline that analysts describe as a slow meltdown of the Islamic Republic.
What is confirmed
- Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi was executed after being arrested during January protests in Shahrekord.
- Alireza Raisi was executed at dawn on October 5 at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.
- Seven people connected to the Alikhani Square case in Isfahan have been executed.
- Mahboubeh Shahbani, 33, sent an audio message from prison in Mashhad begging for international help.
- Tehran Revolutionary Courts sentenced four men detained during January protests to death.
Still unconfirmed
- Alireza Sepahi was shot four times during his arrest and tortured for weeks in custody.
- Lawyer Sehrzad Shehbazi announced the execution of Alireza Sepahi.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the execution date for Mahboubeh Shahbani
- Official responses from the UN regarding the Rahimi sisters' appeals
- Further sentencing announcements from Tehran Revolutionary Courts
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Iran Sentences Protesters to Death
Iranian courts have condemned protesters to death and lengthy prison terms following the January anti-government demonstrations. Mahboubeh Shabani received a death sentence from Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad and remains held in Vakilabad Prison. Meanwhile, twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi face severe penalties after enduring torture in custody, with one sentenced to death and the other to 27 years in prison. Their families have appealed to the United Nations for urgent intervention as the judicial crackdown continues.
Why it matters
The January demonstrations resulted in the largest massacre of protesters in modern history according to ongoing documentation of the regime's aftermath. UN investigators formally concluded that Tehran committed crimes against humanity during the crackdown, pointing to systemic torture, killings, mass arrests, and executions. The judiciary continues to rely on charges such as waging war against God to penalize dissidents.
What is confirmed
- Mahboubeh Shabani was sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad.
- Twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi were detained and tortured following their arrest during the January anti-government protests.
- Taraneh and Romina Rahimi were charged with waging war against God.
- UN investigators found that Iran committed crimes against humanity during the January protests.
Still unconfirmed
- The Rahimi family asked the UN for help after one twin was sentenced to death and the other to 27 years in prison.
What to watch next
- Potential UN intervention or diplomatic appeals regarding the death sentences
- Further judicial rulings from Iranian revolutionary courts regarding January protesters
- Developments in the Strait of Hormuz proposal between Tehran and Washington
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Iranian Twin Faces Rape Threats as Family Appeals to UN
An Iranian teenager arrested during anti-government protests faces execution after confessing under duress. Family members state that one 19-year-old twin confessed to charges only after security forces threatened to rape her sister while she was forced to watch. This case follows previous reports of an imprisoned mother also denied medical care after January demonstrations. The UN has separately accused Iran of committing crimes against humanity, while relatives now urge international intervention to halt the executions.
Why it matters
The targeting of families and detained protesters highlights ongoing state crackdowns following the January anti-government demonstrations. Iran faces sustained international scrutiny regarding human rights abuses and due process violations within its judicial system.
What is confirmed
- An Iranian twin was threatened with rape while her sister was forced to watch.
- The family claims a confession was extracted under duress following the threats.
Still unconfirmed
- The exact legal status of the twins' appeal remains pending.
What to watch next
- Official responses from United Nations human rights bodies regarding the family's appeal
- Updates on the legal status and execution dates for the detained sisters
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Iranian mother faces execution amid reports of medical neglect
An Iranian woman sentenced to death for her role in January anti-government protests is being denied essential medical care. Family members report the prisoner cannot walk and requires an urgent MRI according to a prison doctor. She remains in custody awaiting execution. Recent reports from the UN indicate Iran has committed crimes against humanity, though the specific legal status of this prisoner's appeal remains unclear.
Why it matters
The prisoner was arrested during a wave of unrest in January. Her case highlights the use of capital punishment against protest participants. The lack of medical intervention increases the risk of permanent disability before her scheduled execution.
Still unconfirmed
- A prison doctor stated the prisoner urgently requires an MRI.
- The prisoner is currently struggling to walk.
- Family members report the prisoner is being denied hospital treatment.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation of the execution date.
- Verification of the prisoner's current medical status.
- Response from Iranian prison authorities regarding the MRI request.
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Death-row Iranian protester denied urgent medical care
Family members of a woman sentenced to death for participating in January anti-government protests report she is being denied hospital treatment. The prisoner is currently struggling to walk, and a prison doctor has stated she urgently requires an MRI. This medical neglect occurs as the prisoner awaits execution following her arrest during the January unrest.
Why it matters
Taraneh Rahimi, 19, received a death sentence after January protests, while her twin sister Romina was sentenced to 25 years. Family reports indicate both sisters underwent four months of torture to extract confessions. State violence has increased this year, with over 950 executions, including 29 linked to the January unrest.
Still unconfirmed
- A prison doctor stated the death-row prisoner urgently needs an MRI.
- The prisoner is struggling to walk and has been denied hospital treatment.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the prisoner's current health status by independent medical observers
- Official response from Iranian prison authorities regarding the denied MRI
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Taraneh Rahimi faces execution after January protest arrest
Taraneh Rahimi, a 19-year-old arrested during January protests in Iran, has received a death sentence. Her twin sister, Romina Rahimi, was sentenced to 25 years in prison. Family members report the sisters endured four months of torture and threats to force confessions, leaving the defendants unrecognizable. This case coincides with a broader surge in state violence, as over 950 people have been executed in Iran this year, including at least 29 individuals linked to the January unrest.
Why it matters
The Iranian government is using severe sentencing against young dissidents to instill total fear across the population. These arrests target individuals perceived as bright or brave to deter further public dissent. The judicial process often involves coerced confessions obtained through physical mistreatment.
What is confirmed
- Taraneh Rahimi received a death sentence following her arrest in connection with January protests.
- Romina Rahimi received a 25-year prison sentence.
- Taraneh and Romina Rahimi are 19-year-old twin sisters.
Still unconfirmed
- More than 950 people have been executed in Iran this year, including at least 29 people arrested in connection with January protests.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of an execution date for Taraneh Rahimi
- Legal appeals or international interventions regarding the Rahimi sisters' sentences
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Iran Sentences Twin Sister to Death After Protests
Iranian twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi face severe sentences after being arrested in connection with January protests. One sister received a death sentence, while the other was handed a 25-year prison term. Their family reports that the teenagers spent four months enduring brutal torture behind bars, which included horrific threats to force confessions. Relatives state the defendants became unrecognizable due to severe mistreatment, and fears of an imminent execution persist as the family awaits the final outcome of the case.
Why it matters
This case highlights the intensifying judicial crackdown by the Iranian regime against demonstrators following nationwide unrest. These sentences run parallel to other severe penalties handed down by revolutionary courts in recent months, such as lengthy prison terms and a prior death sentence issued for photographing a burning shop. The reliance on forced confessions extracted under torture remains a central feature of these proceedings.
What is confirmed
- Iranian twin sisters Taraneh and Romina Rahimi were arrested following protests against the regime.
- One of the twin sisters received a death sentence while the other was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
- The sisters turned 20 behind bars this year after being arrested in connection with the January protests.
- The defendants spent four months enduring severe torture and mistreatment behind bars.
Still unconfirmed
- The death sentence followed a confession extracted under horrific threats.
What to watch next
- Official confirmation regarding the exact timeline of the impending execution.
- Any public statements or appeals from the defendants' family or legal representatives regarding the case outcome.
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Revolutionary Courts sentence three more January protest detainees
The Revolutionary Court of Qasr-e Shirin sentenced Abolfazl Rostami and Erfan Moradi Dangi to five years in prison each. Both men were arrested during the January 2026 protests. This follows previous convictions of Saman Ghaderi, who received 14 years, and Leila Abolhasani, who received a death sentence for photographing a burning shop. These judicial actions occur amid regional instability and ongoing arrests in Khuzestan province, where three citizens were recently detained for social media posts alleging propaganda against the Islamic Republic.
Why it matters
The Iranian judiciary is processing a wave of arrests stemming from widespread unrest in January 2026. These sentences occur against a backdrop of military strikes between the United States and Iran. The legal crackdown targets both street protesters and those using social media to criticize the government.
What is confirmed
- Abolfazl Rostami and Erfan Moradi Dangi each received five-year prison sentences from the Revolutionary Court of Qasr-e Shirin.
- Rostami and Dangi were arrested during the January 2026 protests.
- Police in Shadgan, Khuzestan province, arrested three citizens for publishing social media content intended to disturb public opinion and engage in propaganda against the Islamic Republic.
What to watch next
- Appeal filings for the Qasr-e Shirin convictions
- Execution date for Leila Abolhasani
- Further sentencing of January 2026 detainees
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Iran sentences Saman Ghaderi to 14 years for January protest activity
The Tehran Revolutionary Court has sentenced Saman Ghaderi to 14 years in prison following his arrest during the January 2026 protests. Ghaderi, a resident of Urmia, is currently held in the Greater Tehran Prison. This latest conviction follows the death sentence issued to Leila Abolhasani, a 43-year-old esthetician who photographed a burning shop during the same unrest. These legal actions occur as the region remains unstable following a period of military strikes between the United States and Iran.
Why it matters
The January 2026 protests triggered a wave of capital punishments and long-term prison sentences across Iran. These judicial actions are part of a broader crackdown on dissent. The geopolitical situation is further complicated by recent military exchanges between Washington and Tehran.
What is confirmed
- Saman Ghaderi received a 14-year prison sentence from Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
- Saman Ghaderi is a resident of Urmia currently held in the Greater Tehran Prison.
- Leila Abolhasani, a 43-year-old mother of two, was sentenced to death for enmity against God after photographing a shop on fire.
What to watch next
- Appeals process for Saman Ghaderi
- Execution date for Leila Abolhasani
- Further sentencing of January 2026 protest detainees
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Iranian mother Leila Abolhasani faces execution for January protest photos
Leila Abolhasani, a 43-year-old esthetician and mother of two, has been sentenced to death in Iran for enmity against God. Authorities arrested Abolhasani after she photographed a shop on fire during protests in January 2026. This sentence is part of a broader trend of capital punishments issued following the January unrest. While the domestic situation remains volatile, the United States and Iran recently engaged in three days of trading strikes, ending a month of relative calm. President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that he prefers the current U.S. position following these military exchanges.
Why it matters
The execution of protesters reflects the Iranian regime's crackdown on dissent following the January 2026 unrest. This internal instability coincides with renewed military friction between Washington and Tehran. The case highlights the use of the enmity against God charge to penalize civilians for documenting protest activities.
What is confirmed
- Leila Abolhasani is a 43-year-old esthetician and mother of two sentenced to death for enmity against God.
- Abolhasani was arrested for taking photographs of a shop on fire during January protests.
- The United States and Iran traded strikes for three days, ending roughly a month of relative calm.
- President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday, I like our position much better now, regarding the U.S. stance after the strikes.
What to watch next
- Official announcement of the execution date for Leila Abolhasani
- Further military escalations or ceasefire agreements between the U.S. and Iran
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Iranian mother sentenced to death after January protests
Leila Abolhasani, a 43-year-old esthetician and mother of two, has been sentenced to death in Iran for 'enmity against God' after taking part in January protests. She was arrested for taking photographs of a shop on fire during the protests. This case follows a series of capital sentences linked to the January 2026 unrest.
Why it matters
The January protests in Iran led to a series of severe penalties for those who documented or participated in the demonstrations. Multiple death sentences have been issued in connection to these protests, including the execution of a man accused of spying for the US and Israel and a death sentence for Hossein Nazari.
What is confirmed
- Leila Abolhasani is 43 years old.
- Leila Abolhasani is an esthetician and mother of two teenage girls.
- Leila Abolhasani was sentenced to death for 'enmity against God'.
- Leila Abolhasani was arrested for taking photographs of a shop on fire during the January protests.
What to watch next
- The final verdict and potential execution of Leila Abolhasani
- Further reactions from human rights groups and international community
- Any updates on the status of other individuals sentenced in connection with the January protests
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Iranian mother sentenced to death for photographing protest fire
Iranian authorities sentenced Leila Abolhasani to death after she took photographs of a shop on fire during protests in January. She faces the charge of Moharebeh, which translates to waging war against God. This case follows a series of capital sentences linked to the January 2026 unrest, including the execution of a man accused of spying for the US and Israel and a death sentence for Hossein Nazari. These rulings highlight the state's use of severe penalties for documenting or participating in civil demonstrations.
Why it matters
The Iranian government has intensified its crackdown on individuals involved in the January 2026 protests. The state frequently uses the charge of Moharebeh to justify capital punishment for political dissidents. These actions occur amid ongoing tensions between the Islamic Republic and international human rights monitors.
What is confirmed
- Leila Abolhasani was sentenced to death for taking photos of a fire during January protests.
- Abolhasani is charged with Moharebeh, defined as waging war against God.
Still unconfirmed
- Majid Adineh, a philanthropist, was executed by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
What to watch next
- Confirmation of the execution date for Leila Abolhasani
- Appeals filed by legal representatives for Hossein Nazari
- Official statements from the Iranian judiciary regarding the January protest sentences
confidence 80%Sources used for this update (8)
- NewsNation — Iranian mother to be executed after arrest at January protests
- New York Post — Iranian mother sentenced to death — simply for snapping photos of protest fire
- The Times of Israel — Iran executes man accused of being an agent of Israel and US during January protests
- Iran Human Rights Monitor (Iran HRM) — Majid Adineh: A Philanthropist Executed by the Islamic Republic of Iran - Iran HRM
- en-hrana.org — January 2026 Protests: Hossein Nazari Sentenced to Death
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- metro.co.uk — Mum sentenced to death in Iran for taking photo of shop on fire
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