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Afghan National Executed in Iran on Espionage Charges

Afghan National Executed in Iran on Espionage Charges

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ThreatCluster •October 2, 2026 at 15:08 UTC
  • •Tourat Mohammadi was executed on espionage charges without family notification.
  • •He was the 16th person executed for espionage in Iran in 2026.
  • •Human rights groups report increasing executions related to national security.

Tourat Mohammadi, a 42-year-old Afghan citizen, was secretly executed in Karaj Penitentiary on September 23, 2026, after being convicted of espionage. He had previously worked for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and was arrested less than two years prior, spending seven months in detention. His execution was not reported by Iranian media, and his family was not informed. This event marks the 16th execution for espionage charges in Iran in 2026, with a notable increase in such cases following the Twelve-Day War in June 2025. Human rights organizations have criticized the lack of transparency and due process in these cases, highlighting the use of torture during interrogations. Mohammadi's case reflects a broader trend of escalating death sentences related to national security in Iran.

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2026-09-23
Tourat Mohammadi executed
Tourat Mohammadi was executed in Karaj Penitentiary after being convicted of espionage, with no prior notice to his family.
Iranhr
2026-09-27
Iraqi nationals executed
Two Iraqi nationals were executed on espionage charges, with reports of torture during their detention.
Voiceofemirates
2026-10-01
Mohammadi's execution reported
Human rights organizations reported the execution of Tourat Mohammadi, highlighting the secrecy surrounding the case.
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What were the charges against Mohammadi?
Tourat Mohammadi was charged with espionage, although the specific country he was accused of spying for remains unclear.
How many executions for espionage have occurred in 2026?
At least sixteen individuals have been executed for espionage charges in Iran in 2026.
What human rights concerns are raised?
There are significant concerns regarding the lack of transparency, due process, and reports of torture during interrogations.