Iranian authorities have sentenced Pakhshan Azizi, Behrooz Ehsani, and Mehdi Hassani to the death penalty, marking yet another instance of the regime’s relentless suppression of political dissent and human rights activism. These three individuals have been targeted for their political beliefs and activities, not for any crime that would justify such a severe punishment under international law.
A Pattern of State Repression
The Islamic regime of Iran continues to weaponize the death penalty as a tool of fear, silencing voices that challenge its rule. The cases of Azizi, Ehsani, Hassani and other political prisoners follow the familiar pattern of coerced confessions, unfair trials, and legal proceedings that lack transparency. Their execution would not be an act of justice but rather an extrajudicial killing under the guise of law.
International Responsibility
Despite numerous calls from human rights organizations, governments, and activists worldwide, Iran remains one of the world’s top executioners. The international community must go beyond condemnation and take concrete action:
- Governments must exert diplomatic pressure and impose targeted sanctions on judicial officials responsible for these death sentences.
- The United Nations should escalate its investigations into Iran’s human rights violations, pushing for accountability under international law.
- The European Union must make human rights a non-negotiable condition in any diplomatic or economic engagement with Iran.
- Civil society and activists worldwide should amplify these voices by writing to their representatives, mobilizing protests, and using all available platforms to prevent these executions.
What You Can Do
- Use the hashtags #SavePakhshanAzizi #SaveBehroozEhsani #SaveMehdiHassani on social media.
- Contact your local representatives and demand action.
- Raise awareness in your networks, especially with media and human rights groups.
- Support Iranian activists by sharing their voices and ensuring their stories do not disappear.
We cannot afford silence. The lives of Pakhshan Azizi, Behrooz Ehsani, Mehdi Hassani and many of political prisoners in Iran hang in the balance. Every voice raised against these executions makes a difference. Act now before it is too late.
