HRANA – At dawn today, Saturday, August 1, the death sentence of Arvin Kheirkhahan, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests, was carried out in Shahrud Prison. He had previously been sentenced to death by Branch One of the Shahrud Revolutionary Court on the charge of “moharebeh” (enmity against God).
According to HRANA, the death sentence of one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests has been carried out.
The death sentence of 19-year-old Arvin Kheirkhahan was carried out at around 4:00 a.m. today, Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Shahrud Prison.
A source close to the family of this citizen, while confirming the execution to HRANA, stated that prison officials have not yet handed over the prisoner’s body to his relatives. The family has been informed that they must go to collect the body at 3:00 a.m. tomorrow and hold the burial ceremony at 5:00 a.m.
Arvin Kheirkhahan was arrested during the January protests and was later sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Shahrud Revolutionary Court on the charge of “moharebeh.” The issued verdict was upheld without change during the appeals process and by the Supreme Court.
There is no detailed information available regarding the time and manner of Arvin Kheirkhahan’s arrest, the alleged acts cited as the basis for the charges, the interrogation process, his access to a lawyer of his own choosing, or the evidence relied upon by the court in issuing the death sentence.
Arvin Kheirkhahan was 19 years and six months old at the time of his execution.
Background on the January 2026 Protests
It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.