Following his transfer to Iran, Sharmahd was tried by the Revolutionary Court on charges including "corruption on Earth" (Efsad fil-Arz) and "enmity against God" (Moharebeh). The trial was heavily criticized by human rights organizations and Western governments, who described it as politically motivated and unfair, citing a lack of adequate access to independent legal counsel and a deeply opaque process. Ultimately, the Iranian judiciary issued a primary death sentence, stating he was the leader of the Tondar terrorist group and the chief architect of the sabotage operations.
