Iran Protester Dies in Custody, Raising Fears of Execution

New York Times - WorldCenter-LeftEN 5 min read 100% complete by Sanam Mahoozi and Erika SolomonFebruary 15, 2026 at 11:01 AM

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Ali Rahbar, a 33-year-old gym coach, was arrested at an anti-government protest in Mashhad, Iran on January 8th and died in custody two weeks later. His family was instructed to collect his body, raising concerns among rights groups about potential extrajudicial killings of protesters. While Iranian authorities deny executing protesters, rights groups estimate thousands have been killed and tens of thousands detained during the crackdown on protests. Rahbar's family believes he was executed without due process, but the Iranian judiciary's news outlet has dismissed the claims as "fake news." The case is being investigated amid fears that Iran may execute protesters to deter further dissent.

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Mizan 35% Borhan 40% Abbas Araghchi 40% United States 50% Islamic Republic 60% Mashhad ×260% Iran ×585% Ali Rahbar ×1095%

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iran protester death 90% extrajudicial killing 80% ali rahbar 70% protests 70% state custody 60% execution 50% human rights 50% political dissent 40%

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Iran

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