The execution of Mohammad Abbasi follows a documented legal process within the Iranian judiciary. According to reports from Iran International and RFI, Abbasi's death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court on April 27, 2026, just over two weeks before the reported execution date. He was held in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, a facility frequently used for executions. His daughter, Fatemeh Abbasi, is currently serving a 25-year sentence in Evin Prison after being convicted of complicity in the same case, which involved the death of a police colonel during civil unrest.
Human rights groups, including Hengaw, reported significant due process violations during the trial. Mohammad Abbasi was reportedly subjected to physical torture and psychological pressure, including sexual threats against his daughter, to extract a forced confession. Defense attorneys also noted that there was no evidence of the pair's presence at the crime scene in videos presented during the trial. The execution occurred amid a broader surge in capital punishment in Iran, with reports indicating multiple protesters from the January 2026 demonstrations have been sent to the gallows in recent weeks.
Source quality: The evidence includes specific legal details (Branch 15 of the Revolutionary Court, Judge Salavati), the specific charges, the names of the victims, and the confirmation of the Supreme Court's verdict shortly before the reported execution date.
