Man's heartbreaking final words before he is executed - 'don't cry, dad'

Man's heartbreaking final words before he is executed - 'don't cry, dad' Alireza Raisi reassured his sobbing father in his final moments before he was carried off to the gallows for protesting against the Iranian regime Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Olivia Beeson 02:38, Tue, Oct 13, 2026 Updated: 02:41, Tue, Oct 13, 2026 Alireza Raisi shared a heartbreaking final call with his father ahead of being hanged (Image: Iran Human Rights) A 21-year-old shared three heartbreaking final words with his father in their last conversation before he was hanged for partaking in a protest against the Iranian regime , audio reveals. The Iranian protestor said in the devastating call with his father - 'don't cry, dad' as his father began to sob moments before the regime carried Alireza Raisi off to the gallows. Raisi’s last conversation with his father took place from inside an Isfahan prison before he was executed for taking part in the January protests against the regime. Raisi's father fought his tears and said: “Forgive me! Forgive me. There is nothing I can do for you.” Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Raisi responded: “Dad, I’m proud of you in every way. I am always proud of you.” The father sobbed into the phone and uttered back: “I’m proud of you, too,” according to the New York Post. Raisis added he would do anything to take away his father's pain of losing a son. Get the latest news from around the world and more I would like to receive emails from the Daily Express featuring our latest products, services, offers, and promotions from across the Reach Plc family . Subscribe Invalid email You agree you are 18 or over. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. You can unsubscribe at any time. More Info . He also promised to look after his cousin, Ramin Raisi, who was killed during the January 9 protest in Isfahan’s Baharestand neighborhood, Iran International reported. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT The protestors have been executed after allegedly killing Iran officials (Image: Getty) Raisi said: “Don’t cry, dad. Give my regards to uncle as well. Tell him I’m keeping an eye on Ramin.” Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Raisi was hanged last week along with another protestor, Alireza Sepahi, 25, who got married in prison over the phone just hours before he was put to death. The pair were among the dozen accused of killing four members of Iran’s security force at a protest at Isfahan’s Shahid Alikhani Square, where public executions were being held by the regime. It has been alleged that the men suffered severe torture to confess to the court, in what human rights groups have slammed sham trials. Raisi and Sepahi’s have allegedly faced further heartbreak as they have reportedly been kept from burying their loved ones in the hometowns. Huge fire rips through Paris with iconic landmark 'totally destroyed' in blaze Trump brutally humiliated by Putin just hours after bombshell announcement Iranian journalist Masih Alinejad condemned the process as a violation of human rights and called for Iran to end its killing of political prisoners. “This is what the Islamic Republic calls justice: 18 days of torture. Electric shocks. A forced confession. A trial lasting minutes. An appeal thrown out in less than 48 hours. A gallows built beside a Revolutionary Guard executioner,” the writer posted on X. “They think the rope will end the uprising. The rope is only creating more anger towards society,” Alinejad penned. Protests Human Rights Iran Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments