Iran Human Rights (IHR) reported the issuance of death sentences for two brothers, Hadi and Fazlollah Nikbakht, warning that both are at imminent risk of execution. Their other brother, Mohammad Nikbakht, is also facing charges that could potentially lead to a capital sentence.
According to the report, Hadi and Fazlollah Nikbakht were sentenced to death approximately two weeks ago by the Revolutionary Court of Golpayegan on charges of “corruption on earth.” The two brothers were arrested at their home in Golpayegan on October 24, 2025, after they attempted to prevent the confiscation of their agricultural land. Following two months of absolute incommunicado detention, they were transferred to Isfahan Central Prison, also known as Dastgerd Prison.
Hadi Nikbakht, 45, and Fazlollah Nikbakht, 51, are both fathers of three children and are regarded as political activists. They had previously participated in a campaign demanding a referendum on the continuation of the Islamic Republic’s governance.
An informed source told Iran Human Rights that the trial hearing for the two brothers was conducted via videoconference; however, due to the prison’s weak internet connection, they were unable to properly follow the judicial proceedings.
