IRAN - Tourat Mohammadi executed in Karaj on September 23

September 23, 2026 - IRAN. Tourat Mohammadi executed in Karaj on September 23

For espionage
Tourat Mohammadi, a 42-year-old Afghan national on death row for espionage charges, was secretly executed in Karaj Penitentiary. Mohammadi is the 16th individual to be executed on espionage charges in 2026.

According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man was hanged in Karaj Penitentiary (Central Prison) on 23 September 2026. 

A source told IHR: "Prior to his arrest, Tourat Mohammadi lived with his family in the city of Qom. He was previously employed by an IRGC body. Tourat was arrested less than two years ago and spent seven months in an IRGC Intelligence detention centre. He was ultimately sentenced to death on charges of espionage, though it remains unclear precisely which country he was accused of spying for."

"Tourat was transferred to Karaj Penitentiary six days prior to his execution. His death sentence was carried out in complete secrecy without notifying his family, and he was deprived of the right to a final visit with his wife and children. His cousin is also currently on death row in Karaj Penitentiary on drug-related charges," the informed source added.

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