Erfan Amiri
Iranian teenager on death row; convicted over a mosque fire in Pakdasht, denied legal counsel.
Last refreshed: 30 April 2026 · Appears in 1 active topic
Who is Erfan Amiri and why is Iran set to execute him for an offence committed as a teenager?
Timeline for Erfan Amiri
Remained at the implementation office with execution imminent per 27 April Supreme Court ruling
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Iran Conflict 2026- Who is Erfan Amiri Iran execution?
- Erfan Amiri is an Iranian defendant who was a minor at the time of the alleged Pakdasht mosque fire in January 2026. He faces execution after Iran's Supreme Court upheld his death sentence, according to human rights monitor Hengaw.Source: Hengaw
- Why are three Iranian teenagers facing execution in 2026?
- Three defendants who were minors when charged over a mosque fire in Pakdasht, including Erfan Amiri, had their death sentences upheld by Iran's Supreme Court. Hengaw reported the convictions relied on confessions extracted under torture.Source: Hengaw
- What is the Seyyed Al Shohada mosque fire case?
- A fire at the Seyyed Al Shohada mosque in Pakdasht killed two people in January 2026. Three defendants, including Erfan Amiri, faced capital charges for the fire. All three were minors at the time. Iran's Supreme Court upheld death sentences in April 2026.Source: Hengaw
- How does Iran treat juvenile offenders in capital cases?
- Despite the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child prohibiting the execution of those who committed offences as minors, Iran continues to execute juvenile offenders. The Pakdasht case involved three defendants who were minors at the time of the alleged offence.Source: HRANA
Background
Erfan Amiri is an Iranian defendant who was a minor at the time of the alleged offence connected to a fire at the Seyyed Al Shohada mosque in Pakdasht, Tehran Province. As of late April 2026, he faces imminent execution alongside Ehsan Hosseinipour Hesarloo, Matin Mohammadi, and the adult co-defendant Maryam Hodavand. Hengaw and HRANA reported that all four defendants were denied independent legal counsel at every stage of proceedings.
The UN Special Rapporteur on Iran has called for an immediate stay of execution and a fair retrial. The case has attracted attention from Amnesty International and several European governments, who argue the convictions are inconsistent with Iran's obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. That instrument, ratified by Iran, prohibits capital punishment for offences committed while the defendant was under 18.
Hengaw and HRANA have documented the case in detail. Both organisations operate with sources inside Iran's prison system and publish verified information on individuals facing execution.