An emotional story from Iran has drawn attention after a 25-year-old man, Alireza Sepahi, reportedly married his 22-year-old girlfriend, Mashhad Keshani, over the phone just minutes before his execution.The couple loved each other deeply, and their families had planned their marriage. However, they were arrested for allegedly participating in anti-government protests and imprisoned separately. Alireza was sentenced to death, while Mashhad received a five-year prison sentence.Before his execution, Mashhad requested permission from prison authorities to marry her boyfriend. After receiving approval, arrangements were made for a telephone wedding because the couple could not meet in person. Their parents participated by phone, while human rights lawyer Amirsalar Davoudi conducted the marriage ceremony.According to the report, the bride’s family provided a copy of the Quran, some sweets, and a red rose as traditional wedding gifts. The ceremony lasted only a few minutes, and some prison staff members were reportedly moved to tears.Tragically, after the marriage ceremony, Alireza was taken to the execution site and hanged. The heartbreaking story highlights the human cost of political repression and raises concerns about human rights and the treatment of people arrested during protests.
