{"id":344101,"date":"2026-04-05T18:58:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-05T17:58:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=344101"},"modified":"2026-04-05T18:58:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-05T17:58:40","slug":"the-logic-of-the-gallows-why-the-iranian-regime-is-pacing-executions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/news\/human-rights\/the-logic-of-the-gallows-why-the-iranian-regime-is-pacing-executions\/","title":{"rendered":"The Logic of the Gallows: Why the Iranian Regime is Pacing Executions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Iran’s regime executed political prisoners Mohammad- Amin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast on April 5, 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Three-minute read<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The dawn of Sunday, April 5, 2026, saw the execution of two more protesters, Mohammad- Amin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast<\/a>. Their deaths are not isolated incidents of judicial finality; they are part of a deliberate, rhythmic application of state terror designed to communicate with an “explosive society.” By pacing these killings, the regime seeks to broadcast a continuous warning: any attempt to challenge the state’s monopoly on force will be met with the harshest possible retribution.<\/p>\n

The Red Line of Armed Resistance<\/h3>\n

The judiciary\u2019s mouthpiece, Mizan, stated<\/a> that Biglari and Vahedparast were executed for an attempt to “access an armory” at a classified military site in Tehran during the January uprising.\u00a0According to the state\u2019s narrative, they were part of a group that sought to “steal weapons and military equipment” to act against the system.<\/p>\n

In the eyes of the clerical establishment, this represents a major “red line.” While the regime has historically suppressed all forms of dissent, the attempt to acquire the means of self-defense signals a shift in the nature of the protest movement. By executing those who reach for the tools of resistance, the regime is attempting to maintain a defenseless population.<\/p>\n

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The #deathpenalty<\/a> in Iran has never been functioning as a system of criminal justice. It is a weapon of political repression. It is the state\u2019s most extreme tool for intimidating society, crushing dissent, and preventing organized resistance.https:\/\/t.co\/gDEIJ8GMcr<\/a><\/p>\n

— NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) March 21, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n