Iran executes two protesters in case over police deaths — Anadolu Agency

Iran executed two participants in anti-government protests on October 5, whom authorities accused of involvement in the deaths of police officers in Isfahan. As Anadolu Agency reports, the sentences were carried out after being upheld by the country’s Supreme Court.

Convicted men and charges

The judiciary-controlled Mizan agency identified those executed as Alireza Sepahi and Alireza Raeisi. Iranian authorities linked them to incidents during protests in the central province of Isfahan that resulted in the deaths of four police officers.

Iran’s judiciary claims that Sepahi set a police officer on fire while he was still alive. According to its version, Raeisi took part in attacks on security forces and incited violence. According to Mizan, the men were convicted, among other charges, of using weapons to create fear and insecurity, “corruption on earth,” incitement to violence, and other crimes against national security.

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January protests

Protests in Iran began on December 28, 2025, amid a sharp decline in the national currency’s exchange rate and worsening economic conditions. They initially swept Tehran, then spread to other cities and developed into broader anti-government demonstrations.

Unrest intensified on January 8 and 9: several cities reported deadly clashes between protesters and security forces, as well as arson attacks on public buildings and police vehicles. Authorities imposed a nationwide internet shutdown and restrictions on mobile communications. Iranian authorities and human rights groups reported hundreds of deaths and thousands of detentions, although their estimates differed significantly.