Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani

Abolfazl Sepahi Badjani was publicly hanged in Iran on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, along with Amir Hossein Safari Hosseinabadi. State media reported that they were convicted for their alleged roles in killing four police officers during nationwide anti-government protests in January. The judiciary-affiliated Mizanonline.ir also stated that they were involved in setting a police station on fire and damaging public property. This execution is part of a broader crackdown by the Iranian regime on dissent, with at least 13 individuals reportedly killed since the protests began. The public nature of the hangings and the reported reactions from onlookers highlight the ongoing tensions and human rights concerns within Iran.