30.03.2026 10:31
As the war between the US-Israel and Iran enters its 31st day, a notable move has come from the Tehran administration. The Iranian judiciary announced the execution of two political prisoners who were sentenced to death in 2024 on the grounds of being connected to the attacks in Tehran and being associated with the MEK. While it was reported that explosives were found in safe houses, the decision has brought discussions about judicial processes and death penalties back to the forefront in the country.
The war between the US-Israel and Iran continues with all its violence on its 31st day, while mutual statements and pinpoint strikes are causing tensions in the region to rise significantly. Today, however, a notable move came from the Tehran administration.
The Iranian judiciary announced that two individuals were executed on the grounds of being connected to a series of attacks carried out in Tehran. The statement brought discussions about security and opposition back to the forefront in the country.
CLAIM OF “MULTIPLE ATTACKS”
In a statement from the judiciary, it was claimed that Akbar Daneshvarkar and Mohammad Taghavi Sangdehi carried out multiple attacks in the capital Tehran. Authorities reported that explosive launchers were found in the safe houses used by the suspects.
THEY WERE SENTENCED TO DEATH IN 2024
It was noted that the two political prisoners were sentenced to death by the Tehran Revolutionary Court in 2024. Following the decision, the process was completed, and the execution was carried out.
ACCUSATION OF MEK CONNECTION
Iranian officials claimed that the executed individuals were connected to the opposition People's Mujahedin Organization (MEK), which operates abroad. This organization has long been labeled a "terrorist organization" by the Iranian administration.
DEBATES BACK ON THE AGENDA
The execution decision reignited debates regarding judicial processes and practices towards political prisoners in the country. It is expected that criticisms regarding death penalties in Iran will continue in the international public sphere.