THE DEATH SENTENCE OF MEHRAB ABDOLLAHZADEH HAS BEEN UPHELD

The death sentence of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, a political prisoner held at Urmia Central Prison, has been upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court, and his case has now entered the execution stage, raising grave concerns over his fate.

According to available information, the judge overseeing sentence enforcement formally notified Mr. Abdollahzadeh of the execution order and asked him to sign a clemency request, an action typically taken just ahead of executions.

Mr. Abdollahzadeh was previously sentenced to death by Branch One of the Urmia Revolutionary Court on charges of ‘corruption on earth’ and alleged involvement in the killing of a Basij member. The ruling was upheld without overturning the verdict or accepting a retrial request, and was forwarded to prosecutors for enforcement.

He was arrested at his place of work, during Iran’s national uprising, and subjected to 38 days of physical and psychological torture. During this time, his family was kept in complete darkness about his condition, and he was denied access to visits and legal counsel.

Sources close to the family say he was placed under severe pressure and threats during interrogations to force a confession. His repeated requests to review mobile phone location data to prove he was not at the crime scene were ignored.”