Mahsa Amini death protest: Iran executes man convicted of killing security officer in 2022

2 min read Updated: May 3, 2026 07:04 PM IST Women hold up drawings of Iranian Mahsa Amini as they shout slogans during a protest against her death, outside Iran's general consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. (AP) Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian led administration reportedly executed a man who was convicted of killing a security officer during the protests in the country in 2022. According to judiciary’s news outlet Mizan , the defendant was identified as Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, whose death sentence was upheld by the Islamic Republic’s Supreme Court in 2025. The report added that Abdollahzadeh was primarily responsible for the ​death of security officer ​Abbas Fatemiyeh in 2022 during a nationwide protest sparked after the killing of a young woman, Mahsa Amini in police custody. Mizan reported that Abdollahzadeh confessed to the crime of assaulting the security officer. However, rights group HRANA stated that in order to extract forced confessions, Abdollahzadeh ⁠was ​subject to torture. Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a political prisoner, was executed today after being convicted of “corruption on earth” over alleged involvement in a killing during the 2022 protests. Read more in HRANA’s report: https://t.co/m3ZBrmxskf pic.twitter.com/DbQeMmjm4p — HRANA English (@HRANA_English) May 3, 2026 The rights group HRANA, in a post on X stated, “Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a political prisoner, was executed today after being convicted of “corruption on earth” over alleged involvement in a killing during the 2022 protests.” Who was Mahsa Amini? Mahsa Amini was a 22-year-old Kurdish woman, who was detained by the Iranian security personnel, and died in state custody in relation to state-imposed religious dress in September 2022. Iranian police arrested Amini for not wearing a “proper” hijab as the security apparatus was tasked with enforcing public morals in Tehran. It was reported that Amini was beaten in police custody and afterwards officials took her to Vozara Police Station, where she was again reportedly beaten for not wearing “proper” hijab and was later admitted to a hospital after she suffered heart attack or stroke. Story continues below this ad Amini went into coma and passed away on September 16, 2022, which sparked a nationwide crackdown in the Islamic Nation against the regime and then Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. The 2022 protests in Iran is considered as one of the violent and most brutal demonstrations in Iranian history, wherein more than 550 people were killed and 20,000 detained by security forces, according to human rights groups. The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, and accountability, ensuring readers can navigate complex global systems with confidence. Core Team The Express Global Desk is led by a team of experienced journalists and editors with deep expertise in international affairs and migration policy: Aniruddha Dhar – Senior Assistant Editor with extensive experience in global affairs, international politics, and editorial leadership. Nischai Vats – Deputy Copy Editor specialising in US politics, US visa and immigration policy, and policy-driven international coverage. Mashkoora Khan – Sub-editor focusing on global developments, with a strong emphasis on Canada visa, immigration, and study-related policy coverage. ... Read More Stay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on Instagram © IE Online Media Services Pvt Ltd Tags: Iran protests