Iran has executed Mehran Bahramian, a man accused of killing a security officer during the 2022 protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini.
The execution took place on Saturday, as confirmed by the country’s judiciary.
Bahramian was convicted of participating in an attack on a security forces’ vehicle in Semirom, Isfahan province, which resulted in the death of officer Mohsen Rezaei and injuries to others.
The judiciary’s Mizan Online news website reported that Bahramian was among a group of individuals who opened fire on the vehicle.
Human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have condemned the execution, citing concerns over the fairness of the trial and the use of the death penalty in politically sensitive cases.
Activists argue that Bahramian was subjected to torture to extract a confession and was denied a fair trial.
This execution brings the total number of known executions linked to the 2022 protests to at least 12.
The protests erupted following the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish woman who died in police custody for allegedly violating Iran’s dress code.
The unrest led to widespread demonstrations across the country, with many calling for greater freedoms and an end to compulsory hijab laws.
The international community has expressed growing concern over Iran’s use of the death penalty in these cases, with calls for the government to halt executions and ensure fair trials.
The United Nations has also raised alarms about the broader human rights situation in Iran, urging the government to uphold its international obligations.
As of now, the Iranian authorities have not responded to these international appeals, and executions related to the 2022 protests continue to draw widespread condemnation.