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Iran executes man convicted of killing police officer

Iran has executed a man convicted of deliberately killing police officer Reza Ehterami during clashes involving suspected fuel smugglers in Bandar Abbas in 2022.

By OYEBODE OLUWAFEMI EMMANUEL

1 min read 1 views Updated Oct 12, 2026
Iranian authorities have executed a man convicted of killing police officer Reza Ehterami during clashes in the southern city of Bandar Abbas in 2022, according to the country鈥檚 judiciary. The defendant, identified in court as Danial, was found guilty of intentionally killing the officer by running him over with a vehicle.
Local prosecutor Aref Akbari said the death sentence was carried out after an investigation and trial, with Iran鈥檚 Supreme Court subsequently upholding the verdict. Ehterami, a third lieutenant with the police emergency unit, was killed during clashes between security personnel and suspected fuel smugglers.
The execution comes amid increased scrutiny of Iran鈥檚 use of capital punishment. Rights organisations, including Amnesty International, have repeatedly raised concerns about the country鈥檚 execution rate and wider judicial practices, while Iranian law permits the death penalty for offences including murder.聽

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Iran has executed a man convicted of deliberately killing police officer Reza Ehterami during clashes involving suspected fuel smugglers in Bandar Abbas in 2022. Iranian authorities have executed a man convicted of killing police officer Reza Ehterami during clashes in the southern city of Bandar Abbas in 2022, according to the country鈥檚 judiciary. The defendant, identified in court...

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  • Iran has executed a man convicted of deliberately killing police officer Reza Ehterami during clashes involving suspected fuel smugglers in Bandar Abbas in 2022.
  • Iranian authorities have executed a man convicted of killing police officer Reza Ehterami during clashes in the southern city of Bandar Abbas in 2022, according to the country鈥檚 judiciary.
  • The defendant, identified in court as Danial, was found guilty of intentionally killing the officer by running him over with a vehicle.Local prosecutor Aref Akbari said the death sentence was carried out after an investigation and trial, with Iran鈥檚 Supreme Court subsequently upholding the verdict.
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Iran has executed a man convicted of deliberately killing police officer Reza Ehterami during clashes involving suspected fuel smugglers in Bandar Abbas in 2022. Iranian authorities have executed a man convicted of killing police officer Reza Ehterami during clashes in the southern city of Bandar Abbas in 2022, according to the country鈥檚 judiciary. The defendant, identified in court...

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