Iran Executes Two for Fatal Attack on Police During Protests
WHO:
ABC News - The two men executed are identified as Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amir Hossein Safari Hosseinabadi.
ABC News - The victims of the attack were four police officers.
WHAT:
Euronews.com - The two men were executed in public at Isfahan’s Shahid Alikhani Square, where heavy security forces were deployed amid reports of clashes between guards and civilians.
Euronews.com - The total number of executions linked to the Alikhani Square case has reached four, following the execution of Golmohammad Mohammadi and Erfan Esfandiari on 19 July.
Euronews.com - The UN human rights office reported that at least 24 people have been executed in connection with the January protests so far this year.
Euronews.com - Tehran reported that 3,117 people were killed during the protests that started in December, while rights groups have reported numbers reaching as high as 42,000.
Euronews.com - The two men were executed early morning on Tuesday in the Malekshahr district of Isfahan.
Euronews.com - The two men were among 12 young men sentenced to death in a case linked to protests that erupted in Isfahan on 8 January.
Euronews.com - The total number of executions linked to the Alikhani Square case has reached four, following the execution of Golmohammad Mohammadi and Erfan Esfandiari on 19 July.
Euronews.com - Eight other defendants remain under death sentences in connection with the same case.
ABC News - Iran hanged two men convicted of killing four police officers.
ABC News - The two men also set a police station on fire and damaged public properties.
ABC News - Iran reported a death toll of more than 3,000 from the protests, while rights groups estimate it at more than 7,000.
NY Post - Iran executed two other men earlier in July in the same case.
WHERE:
ABC News - The events took place in Isfahan, a city located approximately 400 kilometers (250 miles) south of Tehran, Iran.
WHEN:
ABC News - The protests began in late December and extended into January.
ABC News - The executions occurred on a Tuesday, as reported by state media.
WHY:
Euronews.com - UN experts led by Mai Sato urged Tehran to stop the executions of the remaining defendants, citing serious concerns over fair trial standards, including the closed courtroom hearings and lack of clarity on individual responsibility.
Euronews.com - UN experts expressed serious concerns over fair trial standards, stating that sentencing 12 people to death in one hearing without clarity on individual responsibility violates established fair trial standards.
ABC News - The executions are part of a crackdown on nationwide protests that faced heavy security force response.
HOW:
Euronews.com - The UN human rights office reported that at least 24 people have been executed in connection with the January protests so far this year.
ABC News - The judiciary in Iran carried out the executions as part of legal proceedings against the convicted individuals.
(UPDATED July 28, 2026 22:25 UTC)
In a significant development, two men were executed in public at Isfahan’s Shahid Alikhani Square, where heavy security was present amid reports of clashes between guards and civilians. This brings the total number of executions linked to the Alikhani Square case to four, following the earlier execution of Golmohammad Mohammadi and Erfan Esfandiari on July 19. Additionally, the UN human rights office has reported that at least 24 people have been executed in connection with the January protests, while Tehran claims over 3,100 were killed during the unrest that began in December, with rights groups estimating the toll could be as high as 42,000.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 16:32 UTC)
In a troubling development, two men were executed early in the morning in the Malekshahr district of Isfahan, bringing the total number of executions linked to the Alikhani Square case to four. These men were part of a group of twelve sentenced to death following protests that erupted on January 8, and eight others still face death sentences in connection with the same case. UN experts have raised serious concerns about the fairness of the trials, highlighting that sentencing twelve individuals in a single hearing without clear individual accountability breaches established fair trial standards.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 11:43 UTC)
Iran has executed two men, Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani and Amir Hossein Safari Hosseinabadi, who were convicted of killing four police officers and setting a police station on fire. These executions are part of a broader crackdown on nationwide protests that have resulted in a reported death toll of over 3,000, with rights groups estimating the number to be more than 7,000. The judiciary carried out the executions following legal proceedings, and this marks the second time in July that Iran has executed individuals connected to these violent incidents.