IRAN - Political prisoner Naser Bekrzadeh sentenced to death

September 12, 2025 - IRAN. political prisoner Naser Bekrzadeh sentenced to death

For the second time

Naser Bekrzadeh, a political prisoner held in Urmia Prison, has been sentenced to death for the second time by Branch Two of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia.

Based on the ruling recently issued by Branch Two of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia, presided over by Judge Shahini, Mr. Bekrzadeh has been sentenced to death on charges of espionage for Israel.

In November 2024, he had initially been sentenced to death by Branch Three of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia on charges of “espionage for Israel and collaboration with Mossad intelligence services.” That ruling was overturned by the Supreme Court in April 2025, which referred the case to another branch for reconsideration.

Naser Bekrzadeh, about 26 years old, was arrested in January 2024. He was held for a period in the IRGC’s intelligence detention facility in Urmia, where he was subjected to interrogation. According to a source close to his family, this process involved violations of his basic rights, including being denied contact and visits with his family. On his case see also HoC 09/01/2025 and 30/06/2025

https://www.en-hrana.org/after-retrial-political-prisoner-naser-bekrzadeh-sentenced-to-death-for-the-second-time/