Iran’s judiciary has sentenced several defendants to death in the high-profile Ekbatan case, linked to the killing of a Basij member during the 2022 nationwide protests, despite acknowledging that investigators could not determine who delivered the fatal blow.
According to an official statement, some of the accused were convicted of “corruption on earth,” a capital offense often applied in politically sensitive security cases. Others received prison terms or were acquitted of direct involvement.
Reports from state-linked media indicated that four out of nine defendants may have received death sentences, though the judiciary did not confirm exact numbers or identities.
The case centers on the death of Arman Aliverdi, a 21-year-old Basij member who died during clashes in Tehran’s Ekbatan district at the height of the protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini in 2022.
Authorities said forensic evidence confirmed death from severe head trauma, but could not identify who struck the fatal blow due to chaotic conditions and multiple suspects at the scene.
A criminal court declined to issue retributive executions, stating that individual responsibility for the killing could not be conclusively proven. However, a separate Revolutionary Court trial on national security charges resulted in death sentences.
Three defendants were also given prison sentences and ordered to pay compensation, while three others were cleared of direct involvement in the killing.
Rights groups have repeatedly criticized the case, raising concerns about due process, forced confessions, and the use of broad national security charges. Human rights organizations say Iran has sharply increased executions in recent years, particularly in politically sensitive cases.
All verdicts remain subject to review by Iran’s Supreme Court.
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