Prisoner Executed in Birjand Prison for Drug-Related Offenses

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Abdollah Safarzehi, Birjand Prison, HRANA

HRANA News Agency – At dawn today, February 26, 2025, a prisoner sentenced to death on drug-related charges was executed in Birjand Prison.

HRANA has identified this prisoner as Abdollah Safarzehi, a father of one. He was arrested five years ago on charges of drug trafficking and possession of firearms and was later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced the execution.

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

Prisoner Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, Khorramabad, Shiraz, Yousef Rostami, یوسف رستمی

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Monday, February 24, 2025, a prisoner who had been sentenced to death on murder charges was executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the identity of the executed prisoner has been confirmed as Yousef Rostami, a resident of Khorramabad. He had previously been sentenced to death by judicial authorities on murder charges.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced the execution.

According to HRANA’s data, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz carried out 85 executions in 2024, marking a 73% increase compared to the previous year. This places it as the second most active prison for executions in Iran. For a detailed analysis and full statistics on executions across the country, refer to HRANA’s report.

Ghezel Hesar Prison: Update on Mehdi Hemmati, a Detainee from the 2022 Protests

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Amir Kamandi, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, irgc, Mahsa Amini, Mehdi Hemmati, Tehran

HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Hemmati, a Tehran resident arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests, is currently serving his sentence in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. He was previously sentenced by Tehran’s Revolutionary and Criminal Courts to more than six years in prison and 30 lashes.

According to HRANA, Hemmati was sentenced by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, to five years in prison on charges of “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.” In a separate ruling, Branch 1147 of the Tehran Criminal Court sentenced him to 10 months for “disrupting public order” and an additional five months in prison, along with 30 lashes, for “possession of explosives.”

His Revolutionary Court sentence has been sent to Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals, while the Criminal Court’s ruling was upheld by Branch 34 of the Appeals Court.

Hemmati was arrested alongside four others during the 40th-day memorial service for Mahsa (Jina) Amini in Tehran. The group was initially detained at an IRGC facility in Tehran, where they were subjected to torture and denied access to legal counsel. They were later transferred to Ghezel Hesar Prison. During their interrogation, they faced multiple charges, including “disrupting public order,” “possession of explosives,” and “complicity in the murder of Amir Kamandi,” a member of the IRGC Ground Forces.

In the final indictment, Hemmati was acquitted of all murder-related charges. Before his trial, authorities set his bail at one billion tomans, but case officers opposed his release.

A source close to Hemmati’s family told HRANA that he is a 38-year-old unmarried resident of Tehran. “He suffers from multiple health conditions and has been denied medical care,” the source said.

Nayereh Behnoud Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Nayereh Behnoud, ward 209

HRANA News Agency – Nayereh Behnoud, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, the news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran, Behnoud was sentenced to imprisonment on charges including “propaganda against the regime” and “assembly and collusion through membership in opposition groups.”

A source familiar with her case confirmed the news to HRANA, stating, “Ms. Behnoud has submitted a request for compliance with the verdict and is currently awaiting the court’s response.”

Nayereh Behnoud was arrested by security forces in Tehran in September of 2024.

Following approximately one month of interrogation at the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison, she was transferred to the women’s ward of the prison on October 21, 2024.

Dehdasht Protests: Judiciary Spokesperson Confirms Arrest of 12 Individuals

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Ahmad Noormohammadi, Alireza Parisayi, Amirhossein Jafari, Atefeh Tahernia, Dehdasht, Hamid Parisayi, Hossein Parisayi, irgc, IRGC Intelligence, Jaber Foroughi, Kamran Buzari, Pouria Barati, Reza Yeganeh, Shahram Nooranian, Shahriar Heshmat-Nasab

HRANA News Agency – The spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary has confirmed the arrest of 12 citizens in Dehdasht, stating that they have been charged with “disrupting public order.” On the night of Tuesday, February 11, protests erupted in the city, during which several individuals were detained. HRANA had previously identified 12 of those arrested.

According to HRANA, quoting Entekhab, Judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir claimed that the arrests were related to a “local conflict between two clans” and reiterated that the detainees were charged with “disrupting public order in the city.”

Without disclosing their identities, Jahangir added that one of the detainees is a foreign national and that their cases are under investigation.

Protests and Heavy Security Presence

On the night of February 11, residents of Dehdasht staged a protest, chanting anti-government slogans in response to mounting economic and social grievances in the region. In the aftermath of the demonstration, authorities intensified security measures, leading to widespread arrests and a heavy security presence across the city.

HRANA has identified the 12 detainees as:

  • Shahram Nooranian
  • Shahriar Heshmat-Nasab
  • Reza Yeganeh
  • Hossein Parisayi
  • Alireza Parisayi
  • Hamid Parisayi
  • Ahmad Noormohammadi
  • Atefeh Tahernia
  • Amirhossein Jafari (17 years old)
  • Kamran Buzari (16 years old)
  • Jaber Foroughi
  • Pouria Barati

Among them, Ahmad Noormohammadi has been accused of leading the protests and is currently being held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility.

Violent Arrests and Use of Force

According to HRANA’s sources, IRGC intelligence agents opened fire on the vehicle of Shahram Nooranian and Shahriar Heshmat-Nasab during their arrest in Tang Pirza, Kohgiluyeh County.

A source close to one of the detainees’ families told HRANA:

“Shahram and Shahriar were violently arrested and beaten. Their families have had no information about their whereabouts since their detention and are deeply concerned for their well-being.”

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Three Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

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Ahmad Hanafi, Asghar Dehghani, Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Saturday, February 22, authorities in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, executed three prisoners who had been sentenced to death on charges of murder and drug-related offenses.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executed individuals have been identified as Ahmad Hanafi, a resident of Taybad village in Razavi Khorasan Province, Asghar Dehghani, a resident of Isfahan, and Vahid Mohebi.

Hanafi and Dehghani had been convicted on drug-related charges, while Mohebi was sentenced to death for murder.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced the executions.
In 2024, HRA reported 53 executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, making it the fourth-highest among prisons in terms of execution numbers.
According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

Masoumeh Asgari Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Iman Afshari, Masoumeh Asgari, Masoumeh Askari

HRANA News Agency – Masoumeh Asgari, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been sentenced to three years in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the verdict was issued by Judge Iman Afshari and formally communicated to Asgari. She was convicted on charges of “propaganda through collaboration with anti-state groups” and “membership in opposition groups.”

A source close to Asgari’s family previously confirmed the news to HRANA, stating:
“She is experiencing poor mental health conditions in prison, and her family has submitted her medical records to the court.”

Asgari was arrested by security forces in Tehran in August 2024.

Following two months of interrogation in a solitary confinement cell at Ward 209 of Evin Prison, which is operated by the Ministry of Intelligence, she was transferred to the women’s ward on September 25, 2024.

A source familiar with her case told HRANA:
“Her medical records, which have been provided to judicial authorities and the prison’s medical center, confirm that she suffers from bipolar disorder and severe mental instability.”

Masoumeh (Askari) Asgari, 55 years old, is a retired teacher and the sole guardian of her 20-year-old son. She has previously been arrested and sentenced for her activism.

Prisoner Executed in Qorveh Prison

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Naeem Abdi, Qorveh, Qorveh Prison, قروه

HRANA News Agency – On Saturday, February 24, a prisoner sentenced to death on murder charges was executed in Qorveh Prison, Kurdistan Province.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executed prisoner has been identified as Naeem Abdi, a 21-year-old resident of Malujeh village in Qorveh County.

HRANA has learned that approximately two years ago, Abdi, along with his father, was involved in the murder of a taxi driver. He was subsequently arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and other relevant institutions have not publicly announced the execution.

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

Supreme Court Rejects Retrial for Political Prisoners Behrooz Ehsani Eslamlou and Mehdi Hasani

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Behrooz Ehsani Eslamlou, Behrouz Ehsani, Evin Prison, Ghezel Hesar prison, Mehdi Hasani, Mehdi Hassani, moharebeh

HRANA News Agency – The Supreme Court’s Branch 39 has rejected the retrial request for political prisoners Behrooz Ehsani Eslamlou and Mehdi Hasani, who are currently held in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. The two were sentenced to death by Tehran’s Revolutionary Court in September 2024. Their executions had recently been halted following the Supreme Court’s acceptance of their lawyer’s retrial request.

According to information received by HRANA, Branch 39 of the Supreme Court has now denied their retrial. This decision was verbally communicated to Mehdi Hasani’s lawyer today.

On January 26, 2025, the two political prisoners were transferred from Evin Prison to Ghezel Hesar Prison under the pretext of medical treatment. Their executions had been temporarily suspended after their retrial request was officially submitted and accepted by the Supreme Court.

The two were sentenced to death in late September 2024 by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, on charges of “armed rebellion (baghi),” “enmity against God (moharebeh),” “spreading corruption on earth,” collecting classified information, and collusion against national security. Their alleged membership in the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) was cited as evidence against them.

On Monday, November 28, 2022, Mr. Ehsani was arrested at his home in Tehran and transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison. Mr. Hasani was also arrested on September 9, 2022, while attempting to leave the country in Zanjan and was transferred to Evin Prison. Both individuals spent months in a state of uncertainty and incommunicado detention.

Behrooz Ehsani is 64 years old. Mehdi Hasani, aged around 48, is married and the father of two children. Before his arrest, he was active in the real estate sector.

Miandoab: Seven Citizens Arrested by Security Forces

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Behzad Barjasteh, Keyvan Barjasteh, Khalegh Rahimi, Miandoab, Mobin Majidzadeh, Nima Ghorbanzadeh, Sediq Abbasnejad, Shahab Tavan

HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, seven residents of Miandoab—Sediq Abbasnejad, Behzad Barjasteh, Keyvan Barjasteh, Shahab Tavan, Nima Ghorbanzadeh, Mobin Majidzadeh and Khalegh Rahimi—were arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to Kurdpa, Sediq Abbasnejad is from the village of Qaleh Holakukhan, Behzad Barjasteh and Keyvan Barjasteh are from Miandoab, Shahab Tavan and Nima Ghorbanzadeh are from the village of Ebrahimabad, Mobin Majidzadeh and Khalegh Rahimi is originally from the village of Gavmish Goli but resides in the village of Shinabad.

According to the report, these individuals were arrested at dawn yesterday by security forces at their private residences without a judicial warrant.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for their arrest, their whereabouts, or the charges against them.