Iran has executed a man identified as Amir Ali Mirzafari after he was convicted of involvement in arson attacks on mosques during a period of anti-government unrest, according to Iranian judicial authorities and semi-official media reports.
The Tasnim News Agency reported that Mirzafari’s death sentence was carried out at dawn on Tuesday (21 April), following final confirmation by the Supreme Court of Iran. The judiciary stated that all legal procedures had been completed before the sentence was implemented.
Authorities in Tehran accused Mirzafari of acting as an intelligence operative for Israel and of participating in a network allegedly linked to the Israeli intelligence agency, Mossad. He was specifically charged with attempting to set fire to the Kolahak Jame Mosque in Tehran, alongside involvement in broader unrest-related activities.
According to official reports cited by Iranian media, the accused was also implicated in incidents during periods of civil disturbance, including arson, damage to property, and confrontations with security forces. Iranian authorities stated that such actions formed part of coordinated efforts connected to what they described as hostile foreign intelligence operations.
During judicial proceedings, Mirzafari reportedly confessed to involvement in arson and to participating in acts of violence and property destruction during the unrest. Iranian authorities relied on these statements, along with other evidence presented in court, in securing the conviction.
In addition to the execution, Iranian judicial authorities announced that 22 other individuals were sentenced in two separate provinces on charges described as “cooperation with the enemy”. The judiciary indicated that the individuals received varying prison terms depending on the nature and severity of their alleged offences. However, no further details regarding their identities, exact sentencing lengths, or specific provincial jurisdictions were provided in the report.
The case forms part of a series of prosecutions reported by Iranian state-affiliated and semi-official media concerning individuals accused of involvement in unrest-related violence and alleged collaboration with foreign intelligence services.
Reported judicial summary
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Amir Ali Mirzafari |
| Primary allegations | Arson, espionage for Israel, cooperation with hostile network |
| Key location | Kolahak Jame Mosque, Tehran |
| Court outcome | Death sentence upheld and executed |
| Final approval | Supreme Court of Iran |
| Execution date | Tuesday, 21 April |
| Additional convictions | 22 individuals in two provinces |
| Additional charge | Cooperation with the enemy |
| Sentencing range | Various prison terms |
No further official information has been released regarding the identities of the additional convicted individuals or the specific evidence presented in their cases, according to the available reports.