Iranian Activist Condemns Execution Of Protester

Iranian-American dissident Masih Alinejad slammed the execution of protester Mohammad Gobadlou on Tuesday, calling for international intervention.

Alinejad asserted, "As long as the West, instead of punishing the Islamic Republic, rolls out the red carpet for the killers, they will execute more young people in Iran," referring to Iran's recent presence at the United Nations.

Expressing dismay over Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian's attendance in New York for a Security Council meeting on the Middle East, Alinejad labeled it as "shameful" and called on the US government to revoke Amir-Abdollahian's visa and send him back.

Gobadlou, a 23-year-old Iranian, was executed by the Islamic Republic for participating in last year's protest against the murder of Mahsa Amini by morality police. Alinejad highlighted the gravity of the situation, stating, "His crime is protesting for Woman, Life, Freedom, in order to see a free Iran, but he was hanged this morning right after the morning prayer while his mother was in front of the prison to save his life."

Gobadlou had been accused of hitting and killing a policeman with his car during the 2022 protests in Iran. Both he and his defense attorney consistently denied the charge, presenting evidence to demonstrate his innocence.

Following the 2022 uprising triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini in morality police custody, there has been a notable surge in executions. In the year 2023 alone, a staggering 791 citizens were executed, comprising 25 women and 2 child offenders, representing a shocking 33% increase compared to the preceding year.