HRANA – The death sentences of four prisoners, who had previously been sentenced to death in separate cases on charges of murder and drug-related offenses, were carried out in Tabriz Prison on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, four prisoners were executed in Tabriz Central Prison on the morning of Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
The prisoners have been identified as Milad Safari, 39, a father of two; Ebrahim Khazali; Ahmadreza Zivari, 47; and Sadegh Hatami, 41.
According to the report, Milad Safari and Ebrahim Khazali had been sentenced to death in separate murder cases. Mr. Safari, a father of two, had been in detention for five years, while Mr. Khazali had been held for eight years.
Additionally, Ahmadreza Zivari and Sadegh Hatami had been sentenced to death in separate cases involving drug-related offenses. Before his arrest approximately two years ago, Mr. Zivari worked as a passenger driver. Mr. Hatami worked as a school transport driver for children before his arrest and had been imprisoned for approximately four years.
As of the time of this report, the executions have not been officially announced by prison officials or the relevant authorities.
Between October 10, 2025, and October 8, 2026, HRANA documented at least 2,003 executions across Iran, based on 1,857 reports, representing an increase of approximately 29% compared to the previous reporting period. During the same period, HRANA also documented 230 death sentences. For more detailed statistics and analysis of executions in Iran, read HRANA’s latest comprehensive report.
