According to a report published by the official media of the judiciary of the Islamic Republic of Iran, at dawn today, Saturday, April 25, 2026, the death sentence of Erfan Kiani, a detainee from the January 2026 protests in Isfahan, was carried out after being upheld by the Supreme Court.
Based on the published report, this citizen faced charges including “links to the Mossad,” “destruction and arson of public property,” “carrying Molotov cocktails,” “possession of cold weapons,” and “clashing with security forces.”
However, to date, no transparent information has been released regarding the judicial process, the handling of the case, the defendant’s access to a lawyer of his choice, or the details of the trial and execution proceedings. The lack of transparency in the adjudication of Mr. Kiani’s case has heightened concerns regarding the haste in issuing and executing death sentences, particularly in cases related to nationwide protests.
It is worth noting that the wave of executions targeting dissidents and individuals facing security charges has increased significantly during the recent war, and especially following the announcement of the ceasefire.
According to compiled statistics, the Islamic Republic of Iran has executed at least 19 individuals over the past five weeks. Of these, 9 were executed on charges of “membership in or collaboration with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK),” 8 in connection with the January 2026 protests, and 2 on alleged charges of “espionage for Israel.”