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Iran executes Majid Adineh over protest-related charges
Majid Adineh was executed in Iran on Sunday morning following a death sentence handed down by the Karaj Revolutionary Court. Adineh had been detained in the Mohammadshahr area of Karaj on January 8, 2026, during a period of widespread anti-government protests.
The Iranian judiciary accused Adineh of conducting operational activities to support the United States, Israel, and other hostile groups. He was also convicted of ‘moharebeh’ (war against God), arson, conspiracy against internal security, and illegal possession of weapons. Authorities reported seizing a revolver, ammunition, stun guns, tear gas canisters, a battery-operated chainsaw, and gasoline at the time of his arrest. While Adineh denied using the weapons, claiming he was merely buying clothes and intended to help security forces manage crowds, forensic tests indicated the seized firearm had been used during the protests.
In addition to the death penalty, the court ordered the confiscation of all of Adineh's assets. This execution follows a period of increased capital punishment in Iran, which human rights organizations have criticized as a tool for political suppression. Amnesty International and other groups have noted a significant rise in executions related to the recent unrest.
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- [● 28 SOURCES] Authorities seized a Colt pistol, three magazines, 30 rounds of ammunition, two electric shockers, two canisters of tear gas, a cordless chainsaw, and a bottle of gasoline from the defendant. www.khabarfoori.com · noandish.com · www.rokna.net · www.etemadonline.com · ir.voanews.com · +22 more
- [● 31 SOURCES] The defendant was charged with operational actions for the benefit of hostile groups, Israel, and the United States. www.khabarfoori.com · noandish.com · www.rokna.net · www.etemadonline.com · ir.voanews.com · +25 more
- [● 34 SOURCES] Majid Adineh has been executed. www.khabarfoori.com · noandish.com · www.rokna.net · www.etemadonline.com · ir.voanews.com · +27 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] The case was heard at the Karaj Revolutionary Court. www.khabarfoori.com · noandish.com · www.rokna.net · www.etemadonline.com · ir.voanews.com · +22 more
- [● 24 SOURCES] Adineh was arrested on January 8 (19 Dey) in the Mohammadshahr area of Karaj. www.khabarfoori.com · noandish.com · www.rokna.net · www.etemadonline.com · ir.voanews.com · +18 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Laboratory tests indicated the seized weapon was used to fire shots during the period of January 7–8. www.khabarfoori.com · noandish.com · www.rokna.net · www.etemadonline.com · ir.voanews.com · +3 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] The Karaj Revolutionary Court sentenced Majid Adineh to death. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.khabarfoori.com · www.rokna.net · +17 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] The Iranian government has acknowledged more than 3,000 deaths related to the unrest. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · seleo.gr · taz.de · +6 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Mazid Antineh was convicted of operational activities in support of hostile groups, the Zionist regime, and the USA. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · akhbar-rooz.com · tempo24.news · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] The United Nations reported that at least 56 people have been executed for national security reasons. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · seleo.gr · www.agenpress.it · +2 more
- [● 23 SOURCES] Adineh was convicted of ‘moharebeh’ (war against God), arson, assembly, and conspiracy to commit crimes against internal security. www.businessdaily.gr · athina984.gr · www.capital.gr · www.khabarfoori.com · www.rokna.net · +17 more
- [● 21 SOURCES] The court ordered the confiscation of all of Adineh's assets. www.hayat.ir · www.upday.com · www.khabarfoori.com · www.rokna.net · www.etemadonline.com · +16 more