Mizan News Agency, affiliated with the judiciary of the Iranian regime, reported early Monday, May 25, on the execution of Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi. The state-run media outlet described him as one of the leaders of the nationwide protests in Naein County, located in Isfahan Province, and claimed that he had been convicted on charges including “enmity against God” (moharebeh), deliberate destruction of public property, disruption of public order and security, and collusion against internal security.
The judiciary also wrote regarding the courageous rebel Abbas Akbari: “He appeared in the streets armed with a military handgun and opened fire at security forces.”
This comes despite the fact that no prior reports had been published regarding the arrest or death sentence issued against this political prisoner.
At the same time, human rights activists have expressed concern about the handling of Abbas Akbari’s case, saying it was examined in a completely security-driven atmosphere and without transparency. So far, no independent information has been released regarding the details of his arrest, interrogation process, court proceedings, or whether he had access to an effective legal defense.
State-run media outlets have claimed that Abbas Akbari played a central role during the nationwide protests in Naein County in Isfahan Province. According to Mizan News Agency, he was accused of deliberately destroying public property with the intention of confronting the regime, disrupting public security, and colluding against internal security.
In contrast, human rights sources emphasize that the lack of transparency in the judicial process has heightened concerns regarding compliance with legal and judicial standards. These sources say that in many political and security-related cases, Iran’s Revolutionary Courts issue heavy sentences, including executions, without publishing details or evidence.
Human rights activists have also stated that Abbas Akbari’s family was under pressure from security agencies throughout his detention and judicial proceedings, which prevented them from publicly speaking about his situation. According to these activists, pressuring the families of political prisoners to stop cases from becoming public is one of the common methods used in sensitive security-related cases.
