Mohsen Mehri Executed for Murder in Ilam

According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man was executed in Ilam Central Prison on 16 January. His identity has been established as Mohsen Mehri.

He was arrested for the  murder of his brother five years ago and sentenced to qisas (retribution-in-kind) by the Criminal Court. His

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

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, as the plaintiffs, the victim’s family are required to choose between death as retribution, diya (blood money) or forgiveness.

In this case, Mohsen Mehri’s family were the plaintiffs in the case who requested execution.