Execution of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani

The execution of Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hassani relates to the death sentences of two political prisoners in Iran.^[1][2]

On 26 January, they were moved from Tehran’s Evin prison to Ghezel Hesar prison.^[3] Allegations of torture and the use of coerced confessions marked their trial, which was considered "grossly unfair".^[4][5][6] Both individuals faced charges for politically motivated crimes, including "rebellion (baghi)," "waging war against God (moharebeh)," and "spreading corruption on Earth".^[7][8][9]

In 16 January 2025,^[10][11] they were sentenced to death by Judge Iman Afshari, head of Branch 26 of the Revolutionary Court in Tehran.^[12] According to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA), the sentences were officially conveyed to the lawyers of the individuals involved.^[13]

In an effort to prevent the executions, 166 experts appealed to United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, requesting action from the UN.^[14][15] The New York City Bar Association also condemned the death sentences.^[16]

Maryam Hassani (daughter of Mehdi Hassani) confirmed that they were executed on 27 July 2025, withount being granted a last visit from their familes.^[17][18]