Pleas of surviving relatives: Yes, there were deeply moving and public pleas from Hamid Hosseinnezhad Heydaranlou’s surviving family, especially from his 10-year-old daughter, Ronahi:
Ronahi’s Pleas:
Publicly pleaded for her father’s life, speaking out despite threats and intimidation.
Revealed that Iranian security forces tried to force her to give false testimony against her father, threatening to kill him if she did not comply.
Courageously refused, standing firm even under extreme psychological pressure.
Her defiance and appeal became a symbol of resistance, drawing public attention to the injustice surrounding her father’s case.
Family Sit-in Protest:
Ronahi and other family members staged a sit-in outside Urmia Central Prison in the days leading up to the execution.
The protest temporarily delayed the execution, showing that public pressure had some impact.
The family continuously appealed to Iranian authorities and international organizations to intervene and stop the execution.
Despite their efforts, Hamid was executed in secret on April 20, 2025, without final notice. The family’s emotional and courageous stand, especially by a child like Ronahi, underscores the human cost of injustice and repression.