Ahmad Alizadeh, 26, was convicted of murder in 2018

An Iranian man was executed on Wednesday Ghezel Hesar Prison outside Tehran after a previous hanging attempt in April was stopped at the last minute, according to Iran Human Rights (IHR).
Ahmad Alizadeh26, was convicted of murder in 2018, a charge he denied, saying he confessed under torture. The victim’s family reportedly intervened 28 seconds after the hanging began, granting a pardon, which under Iranian law can prevent an execution. Alizadeh’s “lifeless body” was resuscitated after the hanging was stopped.
According to Iran Sharia lawthe victim’s family can either pardon the accused or accept “blood money” in lieu of execution.
But this grace did not last. With no agreement reached on blood money, authorities resumed his execution on Wednesday at Ghezel Hesar prison, carrying out his full sentence.
Mahmood Amiry-Moghaddam, director of Iran Human Rights (IHR), condemned the execution, calling it an Iranian “execution machine.” He noted that Alizadeh, a “talented student,” had always maintained her innocence.
Iran’s use of the death penalty, particularly to sow fear, continues to draw criticism from international human rights organizations.
Amnesty International reports that Iran executes more people than any other country except China, with at least 166 executions recorded in October alone, the highest number in a single month since the IHR began tracking the data in 2007.