Archive · 19 May 2025
Iran Sentences Three to Death Over Shrine Attack
In Iran, three people have been given the death penalty for helping with attacks on a religious place called Shah Cheragh.
These attacks, which happened in 2022 and 2023, killed 15 people.
The attacks were claimed by a group called Islamic State (IS).
Other people involved got jail sentences.
Some women got shorter sentences and will be watched with ankle bracelets.
The court is still looking at other things related to the case, and some decisions are being appealed.
Previously, two men were executed publicly for the first attack.
Three individuals were sentenced to death for involvement in attacks on a Shiite shrine.
The attacks occurred at the Shah Cheragh mausoleum in Shiraz.
The Islamic State (IS) group claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Two attacks took place in October 2022 and August 2023.
Other individuals received prison sentences, and some are under review.
- Who
- Three people were sentenced to death; several others were jailed.
- What
- Sentencing related to attacks on a Shiite shrine.
- When
- The attacks took place in October 2022 and August 2023; sentences announced recently.
- Where
- Shiraz, Iran, at the Shah Cheragh mausoleum.
- Why
- For aiding and abetting in the attacks, which IS claimed responsibility.
- Number Sentenced to Death
- Three
- Fatalities from Attacks
- 15
- Attack Dates
- October 2022 and August 2023
- Location of Attacks
- Shah Cheragh mausoleum, Shiraz
- Group Claiming Responsibility
- Islamic State (IS)