Wed Nov 13 12:44:23 UTC 2024: ## Man Executed in Iran After Earlier Execution Was Halted

**Tehran, Iran** – A 26-year-old man, Ahmad Alizadeh, has been executed in Iran after a previous execution was halted just 28 seconds into the process. The Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHR) group reported the execution, which took place on April 27th in the Ghezel Hesar prison outside of Tehran.

Alizadeh was initially arrested in October 2018 on a murder charge, which he denied. He was sentenced to death and the execution was carried out, but halted when the victim’s family suddenly declared forgiveness, allowing for his resuscitation. However, in the absence of a blood money deal with the family, Alizadeh remained under the threat of execution.

The IHR denounced the execution and alleged that Alizadeh had confessed to the murder under torture. The organization, along with activists like Amnesty International, criticizes Iran’s use of the death penalty to instill fear within the population, particularly following the nationwide protests of 2022-2023.

This execution comes amidst a disturbing surge in executions in Iran, with at least 166 reported in October alone, the highest monthly figure recorded by the IHR since 2007. The group maintains that Iran executes more people annually than any other country besides China, for which reliable data is unavailable.

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