Saeed Davoudi
Execution by hanging
Saeed Davoudi died by hanging after being convicted of “moharebeh” by Iranian courts, which accused him of involvement in deadly attacks against police officers during the unrest in January 2026. His execution took place in Qom after his death sentence was upheld through the country’s judicial process. According to official sources, the execution was carried out as punishment for serious crimes against state security. However, human rights groups strongly disputed the fairness of the proceedings, alleging that his confession was extracted under torture and that he was denied a proper legal defense. They argued that the overall process lacked transparency and due process, calling into question the validity of the conviction that resulted in his execution.
Biography
Saeed Davoudi was one of three men executed following Iran’s January 2026 protests, after being convicted of serious charges including involvement in the killing of police officers.
Saeed Davoudi was detained during the nationwide unrest that began over economic grievances and escalated into political protests. Authorities accused him of violent actions against security forces. Like the others executed alongside him, his case has been criticized by human rights organizations, which argue that the judicial process failed to meet fair trial standards. Little personal information about his life has been publicly disclosed.
Sources & References
Tasnim, a semi-official news agency associated with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that Mohammadi, Mehdi Ghasemi, and Saeed Davoudi were found guilty of killing two police officers in separate attacks in Qom.1 bbc.com Open source
Three protesters – Mehdi Ghasemi, Saleh Mohammadi and Saeed Davoudi – were executed on Thursday after being accused of killing two police officers during unrest in January, according to the judiciary-linked Mizan news agency.2 iranintl.com Open source
Iran executed champion wrestler Saleh Mohammadi and two other men after convicting them of “waging war against God” in connection with the killing of two police officers during protests in January.3 hra-iran.org Open source