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 — Jealousy
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 DetailsHabib Allegedly Murdered by Sanaz, Tehran, Iran
Habib, a 39-year-old single man from Tehran, died suspiciously after being injected with a high dose of sedative by Sanaz, his long-term girlfriend and a nurse. Sanaz confessed to administering the fatal injection due to …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Tehran | Incident Type: Murder | Date: Aug. 23, 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 DetailsReyhaneh Allegedly Murdered by Soheil, Hamid, and others, Tehran, Iran
On July 5, 2026, police in Tehran responded to reports of a foul odor from an apartment where Soheil lived with his wife Reyhaneh. Investigation revealed Reyhaneh had been murdered and her body concealed in …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Tehran | Incident Type: Domestic Violence Homicide | Date: July 5, 2026
View DetailsArman Allegedly Murdered by Sohila and Ramin, Tehran, Iran
On June 27, 2026, Arman, a 40-year-old single man, was injured during a street incident in West Town, Tehran, after allegedly stealing a phone from Sohila, a married woman. Despite emergency treatment, Arman died in …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Tehran | Incident Type: Murder | Date: June 27, 2026
View DetailsAlireza Disappearance Involving Mahsa and Farbod, Tehran, Tehrān, Iran
Alireza, a 30-year-old man married to Mahsa for approximately four months, disappeared on June 23, 2026, while walking from his home in Jannat Abad toward his usual taxi stand. Initial investigation focused on the unexplained …
State/Province: Tehrān, Iran | City/Region: Tehran | Incident Type: Murder | Date: June 23, 2026
View DetailsElnaz and Ladan Disappearance Involving Yashar, Mashhad, Iran
On June 12, 2026, Elnaz, a 35-year-old woman, disappeared after leaving her home for a shopping trip. Her husband, Yashar, 40, reported her missing. Investigations revealed Elnaz had a secret affair with a man named …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Mashhad | Incident Type: Murder | Date: June 12, 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 DetailsAryan Allegedly Murdered by Mashid, Atefeh, and others, Mashhad, Iran
At around 1:32 AM on April 13, 2026, Aryan, a 29-year-old married man living in Mashhad, was fatally stabbed by two men, Hadi and Vahid, who entered his home with a key provided by his …
State/Province: None | City/Region: Mashhad | Incident Type: Murder | Date: April 13, 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
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