From The Straits Times · · 50s
Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests
Iran executes protester accused of military-grade weapon attack during 2026 unrest.
In brief
Iran executes protester accused of military-grade weapon attack during 2026 unrest. Iran executed Siavash Jamshidi for firing a military-grade weapon at police during anti-government protests in 2026. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Execution announcement
Iran reported executing Siavash Jamshidi for firing a military-grade weapon at police during 2026 anti-government protests.
“Iran said on Oct 3 that it had executed a man convicted of a raft of charges, including firing a military-grade weapon at police officers during anti-government protests earlier in 2026.”
Charges against Jamshidi
Jamshidi was sentenced to death for moharebeh through brandishing and firing a firearm, conspiracy against national security, and other crimes.
“Jamshidi was sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh through brandishing and firing a firearm, as well as conspiracy and collusion against national security”
Protest context
The protests began in December 2025 over living costs and escalated in January, causing over 3,000 deaths amid accusations of violence by both sides.
“The protests began in December 2025 over living costs and escalated in January, causing over 3,000 deaths amid accusations of violence by both protesters and security forces.”
2025 execution record
Iran executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest number since 1989, according to NGOs.
“In 2025, Iran executed at least 1,639 people, the largest number in any year since 1989, according to two NGOs.”
Post-protest escalation
Since the protests, Iran has increased arrests and executions linked to the unrest and the Middle East war.
“Since that time, the Iranian authorities have stepped up executions of convicts linked to the unrest.”
The main idea
Iran executed Siavash Jamshidi for firing a military-grade weapon at police during anti-government protests in 2026.
