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Iran executes man convicted over killing of security officer in 2022 unrest
An Iranian court-ordered execution was carried out against Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, who was convicted in the killing of security officer Abbas Fatemiyeh during Iran's 2022 unrest sparked by Mahsa Amini's death. The sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court in late 2025, and Mizan reported the execution on May 3, 2026.
Why It Matters
The case reflects the judiciary's handling of violence linked to the 2022 protests and shows ongoing legal outcomes related to the unrest.
Timeline
3 Events
Execution reported by Mizan
May 3, 2026
Iran executed Mehrab Abdollahzadeh after the Supreme Court's upholding of his sentence, with the judiciary's news outlet Mizan reporting the event on May 3, 2026.
Supreme Court upholds sentence
2025
Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, identified as one of the main individuals responsible for Fatemiyeh's death, had his sentence upheld by the Supreme Court in late 2025.
Killing of Abbas Fatemiyeh during 2022 unrest
2022
Abbas Fatemiyeh, a security officer, was killed in 2022 during nationwide protests sparked by Mahsa Amini's death in police custody.