Dubai, Feb 24, (GeokHub) – A revolutionary court in Tehran has reportedly handed down a death sentence to an Iranian man accused of “enmity against God,” marking the first such ruling connected to the mass protests that swept the country in January. The sentence, if confirmed, underscores the escalating judicial crackdown following the unrest.
The man, identified as Mohammad Abbasi, faces allegations of killing a security officer—claims his family strongly denies. The verdict has not been officially announced by Iran’s judiciary, and the Supreme Court has yet to confirm or uphold the sentence.
Wider Repression and Family Sentences
Abbasi’s family says he was denied access to a lawyer of his choice and was instead represented by a public defender. His daughter, Fatemeh Abbasi, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for her participation in the protests, highlighting the broad scope of the government’s crackdown.
Rights groups estimate that thousands of people were killed during the protests, marking the most severe domestic unrest in Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. International concern has also been raised, with U.S. officials previously warning Tehran against executing those involved in the demonstrations.
Observers say the death sentence is likely to intensify scrutiny of Iran’s human rights record and could fuel further tensions both domestically and internationally.
