The execution of Amir-Ali Mir-Jafari and new threats from police chief Ahmadreza Radan highlight an intensifying campaign of repression by the Iran regime
Execution of a Young Protester in Tehran
In the early hours of Tuesday, April 21, the Iran regime carried out the execution of Amir-Ali Mir-Jafari, a young protester described by opposition sources as a courageous rebel, in Tehran. The killing is part of what critics describe as a continuing pattern of daily executions aimed at silencing dissent across the country.
According to the judiciary of the Iran regime, Mir-Jafari was accused of attacking law enforcement forces, setting fire to a police motorcycle using a gasoline-filled bottle, and targeting a Basij base located in Qolhak Mosque. Such charges are routinely used by the regime to prosecute individuals linked to anti-government protests.
Maryam Rajavi Condemns “Routine Brutality”
Maryam Rajavi strongly condemned the execution, describing it as part of a systematic campaign of violence against Iran’s youth.
In a statement posted on social media, she said:
“The ruling clerical regime in Iran continues its relentless bloodshed. At dawn this morning, the courageous protester Amir-Ali Mir-Jafari was executed in Tehran.
I strongly condemn the brutal and inhumane execution of Iran’s brave youth that have disturbingly become routine for this regime.
The ruling clerical regime in Iran continues its relentless bloodshed.
At dawn this morning, the courageous protester Amir-Ali Mir-Jafari was executed in Tehran.I strongly condemn the brutal and inhumane execution of Iran’s brave youth that have disturbingly become routine for… pic.twitter.com/XFfaMGHGZ6
— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) April 21, 2026
I warn the ruling mullahs and the IRGC: they will be held accountable for this unrestrained violence and murders.
Once again, I call upon the United Nations, relevant international bodies, the European Union, and all human rights organizations to unequivocally condemn these ongoing executions, and to take immediate action to halt this wave of killings and secure the release of political prisoners in Iran.”
Her remarks underscore growing calls for international intervention as executions by the Iran regime continue to rise.
Police Chief Ahmadreza Radan Escalates Threats Against Protesters
Ahmadreza Radan, a central figure in the Iran regime’s internal security apparatus, has simultaneously intensified threats against the population, signaling a broader and more aggressive crackdown.
In a recent televised statement, he declared:
“We no longer recognize protest or anything of that sort. This is hostility.”
He further warned that anyone responding to what the regime describes as “enemy calls” would be treated as an enemy and dealt with accordingly—language that effectively criminalizes any form of protest.
Such rhetoric is consistent with previous statements by Radan, in which he explicitly framed protesters as enemies of the state and emphasized readiness to use force against them.
Radan also outlined the scale of ongoing repression, claiming that:
- Dozens of individuals had been shot, arrested, or killed in security operations
- Around 900 people active online had been identified, infiltrated, and detained
- Over 400 individuals linked to past protests had been newly arrested
- More than 100 people accused of ties to opposition or “terrorist groups” had been detained
- Approximately 3,000 weapons had been seized
These figures, presented by the regime itself, point to a sweeping campaign targeting both street protests and digital activism.
A Systematic Policy of Repression
The execution of Amir-Ali Mir-Jafari and the explicit threats issued by senior officials illustrate a clear strategy by the Iran regime: eliminating dissent through fear, violence, and preemptive repression.
Human rights organizations have repeatedly warned that the regime’s response to protests involves excessive use of force, mass arrests, and executions, forming what they describe as a recurring cycle of repression.
By redefining protest as “hostility” or “enemy action,” the regime is effectively removing any legal or political space for dissent, paving the way for further executions and crackdowns.
Growing International Pressure
These developments are likely to intensify pressure on international institutions, including the United Nations and the European Union, to move beyond statements of concern.
As executions continue and threats escalate, the actions of the Iran regime are increasingly viewed not as isolated incidents, but as part of a deliberate and sustained policy of repression aimed at maintaining power at any cost.
