Recent wave of executions in Iran involving political and security-related charges

Iranian authorities have executed several individuals in early April 2026, following convictions related to anti-government activities. On April 4, 2026, authorities executed Abolhassan Montazer and Vahid Baniamerian for their alleged involvement with the People's Mujahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) and acts aimed at overthrowing the regime. Previously, Ali Fahim was executed for attempting to access a military arsenal, while 18-year-old musician Amirhossein Hatami was hanged in Ghezel Hesar prison after being convicted of arson against a Basij paramilitary facility. Other individuals linked to the same incidents, including Mohammadamin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast, were executed earlier. The state judiciary maintains that these individuals engaged in terrorism and sabotage against national security, while the MEK and external observers have criticized the trials as lacking due process and being politically motivated. The defendants' death sentences were upheld by the Supreme Court of Iran prior to their execution.