Iran executes protest convict

AkoniTV May 25, 2026 Global Leave a comment 17 Views

Iran on Monday executed Abbas Akbari, a man convicted of carrying out armed attacks during anti-government protests in Isfahan province, according to the judiciary. The execution was announced by the judiciary’s Mizan Online, which said Akbari was hanged after being found guilty of attacking security forces and public facilities during the nationwide protests that peaked in January.

The judiciary described Akbari as one of the armed leaders of the unrest in Nain town, alleging that he opened fire on security operatives and attacked government buildings and health centres.

He was sentenced to death on charges including “moharebeh” (waging war against God), destruction of public property and actions against national security. Iran’s Supreme Court later upheld the sentence before the execution was carried out.

The execution comes as Iran intensifies security-related crackdowns following tensions linked to the war involving Israel and the United States.

Iran remains one of the countries with the highest number of executions globally, according to rights organisations including Amnesty International.