01.06.2026 10:02
The sentences of Mehrdad Mohammadnia and Eshkan Maliki, who were condemned to death for leading violent incidents and committing terrorist acts during the recent protests in Iran, have been carried out. The Iranian judiciary announced that the two individuals damaged public property and set fire to a mosque during protests in Tehran. The implementation of the death sentences has brought the judicial processes related to the country's protests back into the spotlight.
The death sentences of two individuals convicted of involvement in violent incidents and terrorist acts during recent protests in Iran have been carried out. The Iranian judiciary announced that the defendants were accused of damaging public property and setting fire to a mosque.
EXECUTIONS CARRIED OUT IN THE MORNING HOURS
According to the Mizan News Agency affiliated with Iran's Judiciary, the death sentences issued for Mehrdad Muhammedniya and Eshkan Maliki were executed in the early hours of the morning.
ACCUSED OF VIOLENT INCIDENTS DURING PROTESTS
The report stated that Muhammedniya and Maliki were accused of leading violent incidents in Tehran province during the recent protests.
It was also stated that the two individuals were charged with damaging public property and burning a mosque.
"TERROR ACT" ACCUSATION
Iranian authorities classified the defendants' actions as a "terror act." It was reported that the death sentences, following the judicial process against them, were finalized and executed.
The imposition of heavy sentences on numerous individuals in Iran in recent years, allegedly for participating in protest demonstrations or attacking security forces, has sparked debates in the international community.