Execution

Iran's regime continues irregular death sentencing as it hunts for 'Israeli collaborators'

The new execution orders follow the state killing of Gholamreza Khani Shekarab, who was hanged on Tuesday after being accused of being “one of Mossad’s operational ringleaders abroad."

Members of the Iranian police attend a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, January 12, 2026.
A police officer stands guard as funerals are held for members of Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) and other military figures at Enghelab Square on March 11, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran police chief claims regime arrested more than 6,500 suspected ‘elements linked to the enemy’

 Adolf Eichmann, pictured in 1941/1942, in his SS uniform. Eichmann fled to Argentina in 1950 before being captured by the Mossad in 1960.

On this day: Adolf Eichmann captured in Argentina by Mossad

 The silhouette of a person, with Iran's flag in the background (illustrative).

Iran executes alleged Mossad, CIA collaborator amid intelligence crackdown- report


'He took to the streets for you!': Iranian protester executed by regime

Qobadlou was sentenced to death in late 2022, in the middle of the protests, on charges of killing a police officer and of "corruption on earth."

Mohammad Qobadlou, 22, an Iranian whom the regime is set to execute for participation in a protest.

UN experts sound alarm over planned first US execution by nitrogen gas

Kenneth Smith, convicted of murder, is scheduled to be executed in the state of Alabama on January 25 using nitrogen hypoxia.

Prison, death row (illustrative)

Iran says it executes four 'saboteurs' linked to Israel's Mossad

IRNA state news said their mission entailed kidnappings, threatening and setting fire to vehicles and homes of unnamed targets and stealing their mobile phones.

 Members of Basij paramilitary forces hold a coffin with the Israeli flag during a rally in support of Palestinians, in Tehran, Iran, November 24, 2023.

Iran claims to execute agent of Israel's Mossad intelligence service

The execution took place in a Zahedan jail in in Iran's southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan province.

 Members of Basij paramilitary forces hold a coffin with the Israeli flag during a rally in support of Palestinians, in Tehran, Iran, November 24, 2023.

Hamas claims 50 Israeli hostages killed in Gaza, no proof given

Hamas has a history of reporting that hostages were killed in airstrikes after they had been executed by the terrorist group.

 Kfar Aza residents and People call on the release of Israelis held hostage by Hamas terrorists in Gaza, outside the Ministry of Defense in Tel Aviv. October 26, 2023.

Texas Jew on death row granted stay of execution

Jedidiah Murphy was sentenced to death for the fatal 2000 shooting of 80-year-old Bertie Lee Cunningham in Dallas County during a carjacking.

 The bars of a prison cell.

Saudi Arabia executes two military personnel for treason - SPA

The two officers were arrested in 2017 and sentenced to death on charges of treason and not protecting the national interest and military honor.

 Saudi security forces train in preparation for the annual haj pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, July 3, 2022.

The execution that marked the end of Iraqi Jewry - opinion

Iraq’s most powerful and richest Jew, who had hosted the regent in his home and had no links to Israel or Zionism, could be indicted in a show trial and hanged, what future would there be for them?

 SHAFIQ ADES poses with his wife, Aliza, and some of their six children.

Iran says US should explain links to prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd

US envoy for Iran, Abram Paley, met on Friday with the family of Sharmahd, who was convicted of heading a pro-monarchist group accused of a deadly bombing in 2008.

 The first hearing of the case of Jamshid Sharmahd

Singapore executes woman for drug offense in a 20-year first 

Djamani was the second person to be executed in Singapore this week over a drug offense, as 57-year-old Mohd Aziz bin Hussain had been executed a few days prior.

Drugs [illustrative]