Reza Gharehlu Executed for Murder in Neishabur

According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man was executed in Neishabur Prison on October 15. His identity has been established as Reza Gharehlu who was sentenced to qisas for murder.

Speaking to Iran Human Rights, an informed source said: “Reza Gharehlu had been in prison for the murder of his friend for around three years.”

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

According to data gathered by Iran Human Rights, at least 183 people were executed on murder charges in 2021. Those charged with the umbrella term of “intentional murder” are sentenced to qisas (retribution-in-kind) regardless of intent or circumstances due to a lack of grading in law. Once a defendant has been convicted, the victim’s family are required to choose between death as retribution, diya (blood money) or forgiveness.