Ali Mokhtari Hanged for Rape in Shahre Kord

According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man was hanged in Shahre Kord Prison, Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, on 25 October 2026. His identity has been established as 30-year-old Ali Mokhtari who was arrested two years ago and sentenced to death for the rape of a married woman.

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

In cases of rape, there is a high chance of defendants being tortured to make false confessions, which is used to issue death sentences. Iran is one of the few countries in the world that issues the death penalty for rape. A lot of cases are also rushed without the defendants having access to a lawyer. According to the 2025 Annual Report on the Death Penalty in Iran, at least 37 people were executed for rape charges.