Arman Babazadeh Ayan Executed in Salmas

According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man was executed in Salmas Prison on 14 November. His identity has been established Arman Babazadeh Ayan who was sentenced to qisas for murder.

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.