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Erfan Shakourzadeh was a 29-year-old master's student in Aerospace Engineering, specializing in Satellite Technology, at Iran University of Science and Technology. Originally from Karaj, he was recognized as an elite and talented individual. He was arrested by IRGC Intelligence on charges of espionage. During his detention, Shakourzadeh was subjected to torture and coerced into a confession. Erfan Shakourzadeh was executed in May 2026 at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. Prior to his execution, he authored a note addressed to the people of Iran and the international community, in which he stated he was one of the few elites who had chosen not to emigrate from the country.

عرفان شکورزاده، دانشجوی ۲۹ ساله کارشناسی ارشد مهندسی هوافضا – فناوری ماهواره در دانشگاه علم و صنعت ایران بود. او اهل کرج بود و به عنوان فردی نخبه و با استعداد شناخته می‌شد. او توسط اطلاعات سپاه پاسداران به اتهام جاسوسی بازداشت شد. در دوران بازداشت، شکورزاده تحت شکنجه قرار گرفت و به اعتراف اجباری وادار شد. عرفان شکورزاده در اردیبهشت ۲۰۲۶ (May 2026) در زندان قزلحصار کرج اعدام شد. او پیش از اعدام، یادداشتی خطاب به مردم ایران و جامعه جهانی نوشت و اعلام کرد که یکی از نخبگان کمی است که حاضر به مهاجرت نشده‌اند.