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Khabor Wala Desk
Published: 27th July 2025, 4:12 PM
Iran on Sunday executed two men accused of engaging in armed operations on behalf of the exiled opposition group, the People’s Mujahedin of Iran (MEK), according to the country’s judiciary.
The executions were carried out after what authorities described as a full legal process, including confirmation by the Supreme Court, reported Mizan Online, the judiciary’s official media outlet.
Details of the Execution
| Name | Charges | Alleged Activities |
| Mehdi Hasani | – Armed rebellion (Baghi) – Waging war against God (Moharebeh) – Undermining national security |
– Manufactured improvised mortars and launchers – Conducted attacks on civilians and institutions |
| Behrouz Ehsani-Eslamloo | Same as above | Same as above – Filmed activities for MEK-affiliated media |
The judiciary stated that the men were operating from a safe house in Tehran, where they engaged in “propaganda and sabotage”, allegedly with the intent to disrupt social order and endanger civilian safety.
Official Statements
“The death sentences of two operational members of the… terrorist group were carried out this morning after legal procedures and confirmation by the supreme court.”
— Mizan Online, Judiciary Media Outlet
The two were further accused of producing and using improvised mortars, and launching attacks on homes, civilians, and charitable institutions. Authorities claimed these activities were recorded for dissemination through MEK-affiliated channels.
The exact dates of their arrest and the timeline of the investigation were not disclosed by officials.
Context and Background
The People’s Mujahedin of Iran (MEK) is designated as a terrorist organisation by the Iranian government, though it operates in exile and has been based in Albania in recent years. It previously fought against the Islamic Republic following the 1979 revolution and aligned with Saddam Hussein’s regime during the Iran-Iraq war.
Iran’s use of the death penalty has long drawn criticism from international human rights organisations.
Capital Punishment in Iran
| Global Rank | Primary Method | Common Charges |
| 2nd highest (after China) | Hanging at dawn | Drug trafficking, murder, terrorism, moharebeh |
According to Amnesty International and other rights groups, Iran remains one of the most prolific executioners in the world, often carrying out capital punishment for a broad range of serious crimes, including political offences.
These latest executions come amid continued scrutiny of Iran’s human rights record and judicial transparency, especially concerning political dissent and opposition activity.
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