Summary Iran has reportedly granted clemency to 139 prisoners on death row, citing rehabilitation, good conduct, and absence of private complainants, in a rare large-scale pardon
TEHRAN (Web Desk) — Iran’s judiciary has announced a rare mass pardon in which 139 individuals sentenced to death have been granted clemency.
According to judiciary spokesperson Ali Asghar Jahangir, the decision marks the first time such a large group of death row inmates has been pardoned in the country. He said the pardons were approved following authorization from Iran’s top leadership, as reported by state-linked media.
Officials stated that the individuals had no private complainants in their cases, no history of security-related offenses, and had shown remorse while participating in prison rehabilitation programs. Their good behavior and demonstrated reform were cited as key factors in meeting the criteria for clemency.
The judiciary did not provide further details on the specific crimes involved, but emphasized that the decision followed established legal and corrective procedures.
