# Iran executes a man convicted of killing a security force member during 2022 protests

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-19 19:29 UTC · Category: World · Sources: 7 · Current Velocity: 4.63

## Executive Summary
Iran has executed prisoners convicted of killing security forces, amid reports of an increase in executions of political prisoners.

## Intelligence Brief
Iranian authorities have executed a man convicted of killing a security force member during 2022 protests. Other coverage indicates two men were executed for the killing of police officers, and two prisoners arrested during a January 2026 uprising were also executed.


Reporting from AP News, The Times of Israel, and Middle East Eye focuses on the specific convictions related to security forces. Meanwhile, CNN and the New York Post highlight warnings from human rights groups that Iran is ramping up the execution of political prisoners, with some suggesting the current war with the US is being used as an excuse.


Attention is currently directed toward human rights data regarding the rate of executions and the role of the judiciary, specifically a judge described by Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty as sending protesters to their death.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Who was executed in relation to the 2022 protests?
A man convicted of killing a security force member during those protests was executed.

### Are there other recent executions reported?
Yes, coverage mentions two men executed for killing police officers and two prisoners arrested during a January 2026 uprising.

### What context are human rights groups providing for these executions?
According to reports in CNN and the New York Post, human rights data suggests an increase in the execution of political prisoners amid a war with the US.

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
January, Shadowy Iranian Judge Sending Protesters To Their Death, Regime Executes Two Prisoners Arrested, Uprising

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York Post | Iran uses war as excuse to hang more political prisoners, human rights group warns | 2026-07-18 12:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiswFBVV95cUxQZ3NyZ3N0TGRYYlpsNVZqd3VvNm1zTVVzSnVQNkcteEFHdlYxWHFla0hYZkJYcDEzcG9tNktZNG8tcWZPMjdzd1l2QlRiMFY3VjBIU0plYUxPcDJsUExYTXB0dkVrSU96X1JtM2JqVUlCQ1VNclRnODNWeDg2NlZPcUpmY2VINk82RXNGY05hMVZkVmFaRzFuX2NGMmZSRzE1cTlGd1hxZ2FnLVV1VFdOYVZDNA?oc=5) |
| National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI | Iran’s Regime Executes Two Prisoners Arrested in January 2026 Uprising | 2026-07-18 12:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0wFBVV95cUxNcUZPaWxwc3piY2J1NVZtTjZkR1VkN0RldWIwVmFnVG9aRG1wS3k2TzBNemZYdmlON01EWG9QQzBLaXI3QmR2aHNpTzhWQmhoSm1VdHJ2YTlsM21uSUUzd1c2RWt5cWlDYklRT1IzODJ1RlBEVkFvZ0FQUlRydUZkaTloWkxIM3dEdHBicncxUk9lcmlxelJIVXNvMjRvQ0lWQ1h0LTBQYndjYzRBYWZ6bk55T3VvWG5QUHZfU0JheUpwSkF4T0pUcFlfLU9HTDZRdzdZ?oc=5) |
| Middle East Eye | Iran executes two men over killing of police officers | 2026-07-18 12:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxPM1cyWTNBeGtwWWlSdHU0WGxJQkoteGNfMFFpbW5KSk9IZWVUdmlSdEY0Ui1ZOFJZdGtrdllEanppQnJnbHlzc2xDVXJRQjJxNjRiUEFGbU5UT1lfMW5CWXNnb0YtZWRpOEh5Mi1DWWVoOGh2bEhQalpidkRXSEZ5SWU0WWpVYVJSeWY2YVh4NTJfWDFvc3pRdllQRkxTM1YxQ1gzc0FLNlZjMU0?oc=5) |
| The Times of Israel | Iran executes man convicted of killing security forces member during 2022 protests | 2026-07-18 12:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMixwFBVV95cUxOeHlUeXZQbGQ2SWtVa25UcmhzaUJ3Wi1WeU05RDFwTUVYWkhpam41WWM0bUN2SmVLd1BBeHpXM0lvLXpTVVcxUXBFb3JFb09EdGRRaFR0YXc4allkLWJYNTV1RDFaajFYX1dMUlJ0aWdRejhuakotWFF0Z09TbXZfNzAyVGFjTVEwZmxnMXRRTkRiRlN2YzNBaWJJa2xWUzZFeUFUS3VRb3hVRlJadFV6MHpRR3dVNVVEOGNqRXhvb2xtNDlCUDRV?oc=5) |
| Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty | The Shadowy Iranian Judge Sending Protesters To Their Death | 2026-07-18 12:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikAFBVV95cUxQajVNRnc5b2lxeTMtX0lkUks3dDZ1cXdOV3NvUGZWUl9vZ0JQSnJBbkFGUFRJNlAwUF9IcVBjTENpelV6dE81eW1oSkdMS1piZmgzcnA1cHA2TTdfanJmZWNsV2hzangtVjF4a2pUWTlfNWMtNlF3TXZwWjFXR29wT0ZDYVBFOFBYdGFjekoxYl8?oc=5) |
| CNN | Iran ramps up execution of political prisoners amid war with US, human rights data shows | 2026-07-18 12:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxOQ21iWTRXV0MyV0NtV2Z2ZF9MSE90bXpmeUw5OENuVnhrd2pONVpFNmVyVVpfempJTFVnNnhyVFhFM1Z0V1hVT3h3R1RKajBfY1FqN2ctR1pYV180M255b281NG1jT2lIaTI3R1VPUXZmV2I5b2VKeHRIWHE4VlZqXzk2Wkpvdl9YNE0wRmp4RmJISDBj?oc=5) |
| AP News | Iran executes a man convicted of killing a security force member during 2022 protests | 2026-07-18 12:45 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiwFBVV95cUxNbnRyaFhIRjUxSkg0X2h1a1lhQ20zU2JaOWRna1p2Z0dhczNGdGEtRTVZUUxmRWYtc0Zjb1h0M3g4VUFuaHh1bF9yckllZ09pRkpLNEJCcm5VYXU4NGN2OHlBVlR3MDNhZ1pqVldubjZ4OHlTbkVZVnFQT2lPUXZ0emVZdDYzTkRfdEtv?oc=5) |

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