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Iran Executes Man Over Attack on Military Site During January Protests, Mizan Reports
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 6, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 6, 2026
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Iran has executed Ali Fahim after his Supreme Court appeal was rejected; he was convicted of attempting to seize weapons during January’s protests. Other defendants—Amirhossein Hatami, Mohammadamin Biglari, Shahin Vahedparast—have already been executed, with rights groups warning more executions are
Iran Executes Man Linked to Military Site Attack During January Protests
Details and Context of the Execution
Execution of Ali Fahim
DUBAI, April 6 (Reuters) - Iran executed a man named Ali Fahim convicted over an attempt to storm a military facility and access an armoury during unrest in January, state media said on Monday, after the Supreme Court upheld his sentence.
Previous Executions Related to the Incident
Iran has already executed three others linked to the incident, including Amirhossein Hatami earlier last week, and Mohammadamin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast on Sunday.
Potential Future Executions
Another man linked to the same case is believed to face execution in the coming days, according to rights group Amnesty International.
Background on January Protests
Nationwide anti-government protests in January were repressed in the biggest crackdown in the Islamic Republic's history.
Authorities' Statements
Authorities said the defendants had tried to seize weapons and military equipment during protests, describing them as "rioters" acting against national security.
Amnesty International's Response
Amnesty International said several defendants were facing execution over the unrest, adding in a recent report that detainees in such cases had been subjected to torture and "grossly unfair trials".
(Reporting by Dubai Newsroom; Editing by Himani Sarkar)
Key Takeaways
- •Ali Fahim’s death sentence, upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court, was carried out amid the harshest crackdown in the Islamic Republic’s history, tied to killings and mass arrests in January’s protests (amnesty.org)
- •Rights groups report that trials were perfunctory, relied on forced confessions obtained under torture, and violated fair-trial standards; executions continue despite international condemnation (amnesty.org)
- •Death toll estimates from the protests vary widely—from over 3,000 to potentially over 30,000—highlighting the scale of repression; thousands were arrested across all provinces (apnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Iran executes man over attack on military site during January protests, Mizan reports
1Who was executed in Iran over the military site attack?
Ali Fahim was executed for attempting to storm a military facility during January's protests.
2How many people have been executed in relation to the military site attack?
Iran has executed four men linked to the incident, with more executions possible.
3What was the reason given for the executions?
Authorities stated the men tried to seize weapons and equipment, acting against national security during the protests.
4What concerns has Amnesty International raised?
Amnesty International reported torture and unfair trials for the defendants facing execution.
5When did the crackdown on protests in Iran take place?
The crackdown occurred during the nationwide anti-government protests in January.
