HRANA  – Alireza Peighambari, a 26-year-old man detained during the nationwide protests of January 2026, has been sentenced to death by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on the charge of moharebeh (“enmity against God”). Peighambari, who is currently held in Greater Tehran Penitentiary, is awaiting the outcome of a review by Branch 9 of the Supreme Court.

According to HRANA, Alireza Peighambari, one of the individuals arrested during the January nationwide protests, has been sentenced to death.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Peighambari, 26, was sentenced to death by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on the charge of moharebeh. His case is currently being reviewed by Branch 9 of the Supreme Court.

Alireza Peighambari was arrested by security forces on January 9, 2026, during the nationwide protests. He was subsequently released on bail in March-April 2026.

The defendant was first tried before Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court in May 2026.

A second hearing on the charges against Mr. Peighambari was then held in early June 2026 before the same branch. Following the conclusion of the hearing, he was taken into custody and transferred to Greater Tehran Penitentiary.

A source familiar with the matter confirmed the news to HRANA and stated: “Alireza did not participate in the protest gatherings. In fact, after leaving his workplace, he arrived in the area during the commotion caused by the protests and unintentionally found himself caught in the crowd.”