Global Jewish Campaign Secures Temporary Reprieve for Iranian Jew on Death Row

Arvin Ghahremani's execution delayed by one month following international advocacy and prayers from Jewish communities.

Arvin Ghahremani, a 20-year-old Iranian Jew, received a one-month stay of execution after global Jewish communities mobilized in prayer and advocacy.
Ghahremani was sentenced to death for his involvement in a fatal street altercation, where he acted in self-defense against an armed attacker.
Efforts to offer blood money to the victim's family, as allowed under Islamic Sharia law, were rejected, complicating attempts to halt the execution.
The stay of execution coincides with political instability in Iran, marked by a helicopter crash involving the president and foreign minister.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about the fairness of Iran's judicial system, especially in its treatment of religious minorities.