Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says - Reuters
Iran issues death sentence linked to January unrest, source says Reuters
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"He could order military action if it carries out executions."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The defendants do not have access to the lawyer they wanted, and were given a public defender."
— Fatemeh Abbasi , Other
"The case had been referred to Branch 39 of Iran’s Supreme Court following an appeal."
— Ali Sharifzadeh Ardekani , Activist
"Washington could respond 'forcefully' if executions of detained protesters were carried out."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The defendants do not have access to the lawyer they wanted, and were given a public defender."
— Fatemeh Abbasi , Other
"The prosecutor has said this is not only a university matter and that we must step in."
— Masoud Tajrishi , Academic
"That figure showed that trust, which is the main asset of the capital market, had been severely damaged."
— Habib Arian , Other
"The market today is more hostage to political tensions and the shadow of war than to economic variables."
— Habib Arian , Other
"the Iranian authorities are once again demonstrating their deep disregard for the right to life and justice by threatening expedited executions and imposing death sentences through fast-tracked trials, just weeks after arrests."
— Diana Eltahawy , Activist
"students have a “right to protest,” but added that crossing red lines, including actions involving “sanctities and the flag,” is “not acceptable.”"
— Fatemeh Mohajerani , Activist
"Iran should make a deal. Iran has an opportunity to make a deal. That's the outcome the President would prefer."
— Pete Hegseth , Executive
Key People
Ali Khamenei was the Supreme Leader of Iran until his death.
Defence lawyer involved in the case of Mohammad Abbasi.
Diana Eltahawy is the Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A 26-year-old activist arrested during the protests who was reported to be sentenced to death.
The daughter of Mohammad Abbasi, sentenced to 25 years in prison over her role in protests.
Fatemeh Mohajerani is a government spokesperson for Iran.
Financial markets researcher.
President of Sharif University of Technology.
Accused in connection with protests in Iran.
Pete Hegseth is the United States Secretary of Defense.
Former commander of the Quds Force, known for his role in Iran's military operations abroad.
The exiled son of Iran's last Shah, advocating for democratic reform in Iran.
Founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran and its first Supreme Leader.
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A source close to Mohammad Abbasi's family told Reuters that an Iranian revolutionary court has issued a death sentence for Abbasi, accused of 'enmity against God', marking the first such sentence linked to January's mass protests.
An Iranian revolutionary court has issued a death sentence to Mohammad Abbasi, convicted in connection with the killing of a police colonel during January's nationwide protests, marking the first known death sentence linked to the unrest.
A source informed Reuters that an Iranian revolutionary court has issued a death sentence for Mohammad Abbasi, accused of 'enmity against God', believed to be the first such sentence linked to mass protests in January.
An Iranian lawyer reported that a court sentenced Mohammad Abbasi to death and his daughter, Fatemeh Abbasi, to 25 years in prison over their alleged involvement in the January protests. The case has been referred to the Supreme Court after an appeal.
A 34-year-old mobile phone repair technician, Mohammadreza Majidi Asl, has been charged with 'enmity against God' after being arrested during January protests in Tehran. The charge carries the death penalty under Iranian law.
Amnesty International reports that among 30 individuals arrested during the January 2026 nationwide protests, eight have been sentenced to death, including one 18-year-old and a 19-year-old. The organization calls for an immediate halt to these executions.
A 16-year-old Iranian schoolgirl, Diana Taherabadi, was arrested in Karaj last month and could face the death penalty. Concerns are rising over the treatment of minors detained in connection with the January unrest.
An Iranian revolutionary court has issued a death sentence for Mohammad Abbasi, accused of 'enmity against God', marking the first such sentence linked to January's mass protests, according to a source close to his family.
A source informed Reuters that an Iranian revolutionary court has issued a death sentence for Mohammad Abbasi, accused of 'enmity against God', believed to be the first such sentence linked to mass protests in January.
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