# Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests

> Iran executes protester accused of military-grade weapon attack during 2026 unrest.
- Title: Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests
- Summary: Iran executes protester accused of military-grade weapon attack during 2026 unrest. Iran executed Siavash Jamshidi for firing a military-grade weapon at…
- Keywords: iran, siavash jamshidi, moharebeh, anti-government protests, executions, 2026, iranian judiciary, military-grade weapon, national security, middle east war, news, world
- Source: The Straits Times — https://straitstimes.com/world/middle-east/iran-executes-man-linked-to-anti-government-protests
- Published: 2026-10-03T07:38:00+00:00
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- Topics: iran, siavash jamshidi, moharebeh, anti-government protests, executions, 2026, iranian judiciary, military-grade weapon, national security, middle east war, news, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Iran executed Siavash Jamshidi for firing a military-grade weapon at police during anti-government protests in 2026.