Ibrahim Dowlatabadi Faces Death Sentence in Iran

Ibrahim Dowlatabadi, one of those arrested in the nationwide 2026 protests, faces a death sentence on the charge of moharebeh in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad and informed sources report increased concerns about the danger of imminent execution of his sentence.

Iran Human Rights Society- The danger of execution of the death sentence of Ibrahim Dowlatabadi, one of those arrested in the nationwide 2026 protests, has aroused fresh concerns about the wave of issuance of heavy sentences against protesters in Iran. This prisoner, who is being held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, has been sentenced to death by Branch One of the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad on the charge of moharebeh and is currently being held in one of the security wards of this prison. Sources close to the case say his life is in serious danger.

Issuance of the death sentence for Ibrahim Dowlatabadi in the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad

According to received reports, Ibrahim Dowlatabadi has been sentenced to death by Branch One of the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad under the presidency of Judge Gholamreza Akbari Moghadam. This sentence was issued on 27 April 2026 and the charges raised against him include: – moharebeh – creating fear and terror – participation in the killing of four government agents – leading the January 2026 protests With the issuance of this sentence, concerns about his fate and the possibility of its imminent execution have increased.

Transfer to the security ward of Vakilabad Prison

Reports indicate that Ibrahim Dowlatabadi was transferred to Ward 6-1 of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad after the issuance of the death sentence. This ward is known as one of the security sections of the prison and is usually the place for holding political prisoners, security prisoners, or convicts in heavy cases. Transfer to this ward in many cases is considered a sign of intensification of restrictions and greater security control over the prisoner.

Arrest during the nationwide 2026 protests

Ibrahim Dowlatabadi was arrested during the nationwide 2026 protests in Mashhad. According to published information, he was arrested by security forces in Tabarsi Square in Mashhad in the final week of January 2026 and then transferred to Vakilabad Prison. His arrest took place within the framework of the widespread wave of arrests of protesters during the protests of that year; a wave that encompassed thousands of people across the country.

Athlete and father of two children

Ibrahim Dowlatabadi is one of the athletes of the city of Mashhad and the father of two children aged 9 and 14 years old. Sources close to his family say that his arrest and the issuance of the death sentence against him have put heavy pressure on his family and his children are in difficult psychological conditions.

Simultaneous arrest of family members

At the time of Ibrahim Dowlatabadi’s arrest, two of his brothers named Vahid and Ismail as well as his son were also arrested by security forces. According to reports: – His two brothers are still in detention in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad – His son was released after some time The simultaneous arrest of family members in political and security cases is among the instances that human rights activists consider a sign of additional pressure on the families of the accused.

Increasing wave of death sentences against those arrested in the protests

Ibrahim Dowlatabadi’s case has led to the issuance of a death sentence at a time when in recent months a considerable number of those arrested in the protests have faced heavy sentences including execution. Legal observers have warned that the speed of handling cases related to the protests, along with restrictions on defense and the confidentiality of parts of the trial process, has created serious concerns about compliance with the principles of fair trial.

Concern about the repetition of the pattern of executing protesters

Human rights activists say the issuance of the death sentence for Ibrahim Dowlatabadi is a continuation of a trend in which the judiciary uses the death penalty to deal with those arrested in the protests. According to them, these sentences are issued in many cases with the aim of creating an atmosphere of intimidation and social deterrence.

Request for halt of the sentence and review of the case

Given the serious danger of execution of the death sentence, the family and relatives of Ibrahim Dowlatabadi have demanded immediate attention from human rights and international institutions to his case. They emphasize that the life of this prisoner is in danger and any action to carry out the sentence could have irreparable consequences.

Ibrahim Dowlatabadi’s case and concerns about the use of execution in dealing with protesters

Ibrahim Dowlatabadi’s case has come to the attention of human rights institutions within the framework of broader concerns about the use of the death penalty against those arrested in protests in Iran.

Violated articles:

Violation of the right to life – Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Carrying out the death penalty in political and protest cases is a matter of serious concern.

Violation of the right to fair trial – Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Accused persons must enjoy a public, independent and fair trial.

Violation of the principle of proportionality of punishment – Fundamental principles of criminal law: The use of the death sentence in cases related to protests is subject to widespread criticism by human rights institutions.

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