Iran
Country Intelligence Summary
419
Oct. 8, 2026
Top Motives and Outcomes in Iran
Top Motives
- Jealousy — 269 case(s)
- Revenge — 248 case(s)
- Control/domination — 99 case(s)
- Desire for new relationship — 99 case(s)
- Eliminate romantic partner — 95 case(s)
Top Outcomes
- Arrest made — 402 case(s)
- Legal case ongoing — 344 case(s)
- Homicide during marriage — 300 case(s)
- Deadbody recovery — 220 case(s)
- Investigation still ongoing — 192 case(s)
State / Province Case Counts in Iran
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Cases in Iran: Motive — Control/domination
Niloufar Majavari Disappearance Involving Seyed Ezzatoddin Seyed Taheri, Piranshahr, West Azerbaijan, Iran
Niloufar Majavari, a 28-year-old woman from Piranshahr, Iran, disappeared after being threatened and coerced by Seyed Ezzatoddin Seyed Taheri, a 45-year-old man with a violent criminal history including murder and sexual sadism. After about 10 …
State/Province: Āz̄ārbāyjān-e Ghārbī, Iran | City/Region: Piranshahr | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Aug. 25, 2026
View DetailsKiana Allegedly Murdered by Sohrab, Tehran, Iran
On August 11, 2026, Sohrab, a 29-year-old man, brought his aunt-in-law Kiana, aged 35, to a hospital in Tehran where she was declared dead. Initial claims by Sohrab suggested Kiana attempted suicide, but forensic evidence …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Tehran | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Aug. 11, 2026
View DetailsAmir Hossein Ajam Disappearance Involving Ali Akbar Ajam, Shahroud, Iran
Amir Hossein Ajam, a 25-year-old man from Shahroud, Iran, was allegedly murdered by his father, Ali Akbar Ajam. The family had a history of domestic conflict, financial stinginess by the father, and mental health struggles …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Shahroud | Incident Type: Family Homicide | Date: Aug. 4, 2026
View DetailsParisa and Kian Murdered by Arsalān, Tehran, Iran
Kian, a teenage boy in Tehran, was found dead with a deep chest wound and dressed in his mother's women's clothes. His mother, Parisa, had a secret relationship with Arsalān, one of Kian's older classmates …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Tehran | Incident Type: Murder | Date: July 17, 2026
View DetailsShirin and Kaveh Injured in Alleged Murder Attempt by Mehdi, Mashhad, Iran
On June 3, 2026, Mehdi attacked his wife Shirin and her business partner Kaveh at a garden hall in Mashhad after suspecting an inappropriate relationship. Mehdi climbed over the garden wall, found them sleeping in …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Mashhad | Incident Type: Attempted Murder | Date: June 3, 2026
View DetailsNarin and Aylin Case Involving Ragheb Rasouli and Stepmother, Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran
Narin (15) and Aylin (7), sisters from Sanandaj, Kurdistan, Iran, were reportedly subjected to prolonged abuse, torture, and imprisonment by their father Ragheb Rasouli and his second wife (their stepmother). After their parents' divorce following …
State/Province: Kordestān, Iran | City/Region: Sanandaj | Incident Type: Non-Murder | Date: June 2, 2026
View DetailsSamira Saki Allegedly Murdered by Hassan Saki, Qazvin, Iran
Samira Saki, a dental student at Qazvin University, was fatally shot by her husband Hassan Saki inside the university's dental clinic. The couple had a 10-year relationship marked by escalating domestic violence, threats, and family …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Qazvin | Incident Type: Murder-Suicide | Date: June 1, 2026
View DetailsShahla Allegedly Murdered by Rasoul, Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran
On March 19, 2026, Shahla, a 44-year-old divorced woman living alone in Tehran, was admitted to a hospital in critical condition and died hours later. Initial suspicions of drug allergy were dismissed after emergency responders …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Tehran | Incident Type: Murder | Date: March 19, 2026
View DetailsFereshteh Yari Murdered by Ramin Najafi and Yasin Najafi, Tehran, Iran
Fereshteh Yari, wife of Ramin Najafi, was found murdered in Tehran after a complex family conflict involving secret relationships and betrayal. Ramin Najafi was convicted of murder after a violent altercation, while Yasin Najafi, Ramin's …
State/Province: Tehrān, Iran | City/Region: Tehran | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: March 9, 2026
View DetailsFatemeh Khancheh Allegedly Murdered by Hossein Navaki, Kish and Kohnoj, Kerman, Iran
Fatemeh Khancheh, a 30-year-old female DJ known as DJ Raha, was murdered by her husband Hossein Navaki in Kerman Province, Iran, in February 2026. Their marriage was traditional and arranged between relatives but marked by …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Kish and Kohnoj | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Feb. 18, 2026
View DetailsMaria Hossein Panahi Allegedly Murdered by Shoan Naseri, Sanandaj, Iran
Maria Hossein Panahi, a 32-year-old pregnant woman, was allegedly murdered by her husband Shoan Naseri in Sanandaj, Iran. Their relationship began as a love marriage but faced family opposition and financial stress. Shoan, under economic …
State/Province: Kordestān, Iran | City/Region: Sanandaj | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Feb. 3, 2026
View DetailsFatemeh Soltani and Mother of Fatemeh Soltani Allegedly Murdered by Father of Fatemeh Soltani, Eslamshahr, Iran
Fatemeh Soltani, a young woman from Eslamshahr, Iran, was allegedly murdered by her father after years of family violence and infidelity. The family endured long-term domestic abuse, with the father exhibiting controlling, jealous, and violent …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Eslamshahr | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: Dec. 11, 2025
View DetailsReza Mirzaei and Marziyeh Younesi Allegedly Murdered by Mohammad Mahdi Mirzaei, Hamedan, Iran
Reza Mirzaei, a well-known figure in Hamedan, Iran, was allegedly murdered by his eldest son Mohammad Mahdi Mirzaei. The family had a history of domestic violence, with Reza reportedly abusive towards his wife Marziyeh Younesi …
State/Province: Hamadān, Iran | City/Region: Hamedan | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Dec. 1, 2025
View DetailsIraj Allegedly Murdered by Yashar, Tehran, Iran
On September 22, 2025, Yashar, aged 41, allegedly injured his 90-year-old father Iraj during a domestic dispute at home. Iraj was hospitalized for a week and discharged, but his condition worsened 48 hours later, leading …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Tehran | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Sept. 22, 2025
View DetailsArash Disappearance Involving Negar, Keyvan, and others, Tehran, Iran
Arash, a 34-year-old man from Tehran, disappeared mysteriously after leaving work. His wife, Negar, reported him missing but was later found to have orchestrated his abduction and murder with accomplices Keyvan and Armin. The conflict …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Tehran | Incident Type: Murder | Date: June 26, 2025
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