Iran executes Siavash Jamshidi for firing at police during January protests

On October 3, 2026, Iran executed Siavash Jamshidi, a man convicted of firing at police during anti-government protests in January. The protests, which began in late December 2025 over economic hardships, escalated into calls for an end to clerical rule. Iranian authorities reported over 3,000 deaths, blaming the US and Israel. Jamshidi was arrested on January 10 in Shahrekord. His execution is part of a broader crackdown, with Iran executing at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest since 1989.