Esmail Fekri and Mohsen Langaranshin were transferred from Evin Prison to Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj on February 16, 2025, for the execution of their sentences.
Iran Human Rights Society,Monday, June 16, 2025– Mizan News Agency reported that Esmail Fekri, accused of “collaborating with Mossad,” was executed in Qezel Hesar Prison, Karaj. Fekri had previously been arrested on charges of “sending classified information to Israel” and was sentenced to death after judicial proceedings.
Mizan News Agency, affiliated with the judiciary, reported that Esmail Fekri, son of Khodanazar, accused of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency (Mossad), was executed on the morning of June 16, 2025, in Qezel Hesar Prison. Fekri, reportedly a medical graduate, was a co-defendant with Mohsen Langaranshin, who was also executed on similar charges in the same prison on April 30, 2025.
Transfer from Evin to Qezel Hesar Before Execution
Both Esmail Fekri and Mohsen Langaranshin were held in Ward 4 of Evin Prison before their execution. According to informed sources, the two were transferred from Evin to Qezel Hesar Prison on February 16, 2025, for the execution of their sentences. The rapid execution of these sentences has raised concerns about the haste in judicial processes and lack of transparency in handling the charges.
Details of Charges and Judicial Process
According to official reports published by media outlets linked to judicial and security institutions, Esmail Fekri was arrested in December 2023. The charges against him included “contact with Israel’s intelligence service (Mossad),” “collecting sensitive information,” and “transmitting classified information abroad.” Official sources claimed that Fekri had been in contact with two Mossad officers, including an individual named “Amir,” since early 2022, transferring sensitive information about specific locations and individuals via “secure platforms.”
These reports allege that the information included the locations of sensitive military and security sites, personal details of certain individuals, and specifics of domestic security operations. No independent evidence or documentation from neutral sources or international organizations has been provided to substantiate these claims.
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Supreme Court Confirmation and Unannounced Execution
Official sources also stated that Esmail Fekri’s death sentence was upheld after judicial review by the Supreme Court and was carried out on the morning of June 16, 2025, in Qezel Hesar Prison. The execution, conducted without prior notice to Fekri’s family or lawyers, has drawn criticism from human rights activists and civil organizations.
Reactions and Human Rights Concerns
Following the announcement of Esmail Fekri’s execution, several human rights organizations warned about the increasing issuance and execution of death sentences in Iran, particularly for political and security-related charges. According to human rights reports, the judicial process in security-related cases has repeatedly been criticized for issues such as denying defendants access to chosen lawyers, forced confessions, and lack of transparency in court documents.
In this case, independent sources have yet to access the alleged evidence of Fekri’s collaboration with Mossad. Fekri’s family and close associates were also unaware of the exact execution date until the news was announced.
Rise in Security-Related Sentences Amid Regional Crises
Esmail Fekri’s execution comes at a time when Iran’s political and security environment is under strain, particularly due to escalating tensions with Israel. Some analysts believe that security institutions are exploiting the atmosphere of external threats to intensify pressure on dissidents, political prisoners, and individuals accused of security offenses.
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The execution of Esmail Fekri is another stark example of gross human rights violations and prisoners’ rights abuses in Iran. Issues such as torture to extract confessions, lack of access to fair trials, issuance of sentences by judges with known records of suppressing dissent, and families’ unawareness of judicial proceedings all point to an unjust and security-driven judicial system that starkly contradicts international law.
The execution of Esmail Fekri, the second defendant in the so-called “Mossad espionage” case within less than two months, has further heightened concerns about unfair judicial processes in security-related cases. While official authorities emphasize the legality of the judicial process, the lack of transparency, timely communication, access to independent lawyers, and media restrictions all undermine the legitimacy of such sentences in the eyes of the public and international oversight bodies.
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