IRAN - Reza Salimi Hanged in Semnan on September 5

September 5, 2026 - IRAN. Reza Salimi Hanged in Semnan on September 5

According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man was hanged in Semnan Central Prison on 5 September 2026. His identity has been established as 27-year-old Reza Salimi from Semnan.

He was arrested for the murder of a friend around five years ago in a case linked to what was described as “honor”.

At the time of writing, his execution has not been reported by domestic media in Iran.