Iranian woman sentenced to death over blasphemy post
The gist
Iran sentenced 23-year-old student Najmeh Amini to death over a social media post.
The case tests whether blasphemy capital charges now extend to online speech.
How it unfolded
- Jan 31, 2026Najmeh Amini is arrested by security forces during nationwide anti-government protests that were met with a deadly crackdown; HRAI reports at least 7,000 killed and more than 50,000 arrested.
- Feb 3, 2026Amini is arrested in Mashhad following monitoring by FATA (Cyber Police) experts, on charges of making highly vulgar and offensive insults against the Infallible Imams.
- Aug 2026Amini is produced before the Mashhad Revolutionary Court on charges including Moharebeh, insulting the Prophet, cooperation with a hostile state, insulting the Supreme Leader, and clashing with security personnel.