Aziz Abiat dies of heart attack after hearing death sentence

Hengaw – Monday, November 10, 2025

Aziz Abiat, a 56-year-old Arab prisoner, died of a heart attack in Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz shortly after being informed of his death sentence.

According to information received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Abiat died on Friday, November 10, 2025.

Sources familiar with the case said Abiat, who had a history of heart disease, suffered a fatal cardiac arrest immediately after learning that the death sentence had been issued against him.

He had been arrested two years ago on charges of premeditated murder.