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Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence of Political Prisoner Reza Abdali

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ahvaz, moharebeh, Reza Abdali, Sheiban Prison

HRANA – The death sentence and prison term of Reza Abdali, a political prisoner held in Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz, have been upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court, the country’s highest judicial authority.

Abdali had previously been sentenced to death and 15 years in prison by the Ahvaz Revolutionary Court on the charge of “enmity against God” (moharebeh).

According to information obtained by HRANA, the Supreme Court recently confirmed and notified Abdali’s verdict. He had been convicted in June-July 2025 by one of the branches of the Ahvaz Revolutionary Court on charges of moharebeh, with “connection with the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK)” cited as an instance of the accusation.

Reza Abdali, aged 35 and a resident of Ahvaz, is currently held in Ward 8 of Sheiban Prison.

He was arrested in February 2025 (Bahman 1403) by security forces, and after interrogation, was transferred to Sheiban Prison. During his detention, he has been denied access to a lawyer of his choice.

Drug-Related Crimes; One Prisoner Executed in Urmia Prison

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HRANA, Shams al-Din Abbasi Kay, Urmia prison

HRANA – At dawn on Friday, November 7, 2025 , the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges was carried out in Urmia Prison.

According to reports received by HRANA, the identity of the executed prisoner has been confirmed as Shams al-Din Abbasi Kay, a resident of Urmia. He had earlier been arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or other relevant institutions.

From the beginning of this year until the end of October, the Iranian regime has executed 1,286 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.

Jewish Iranian-American Dual National Kamran Hekmati Imprisoned in Evin Prison Over Past Trip to Israel

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Kamran Hekmati, Navid Reuven, Shahab Yousef, Tehran

HRANA – Kamran Hekmati, a 70-year-old Iranian-American dual national and Jewish citizen, is currently serving his prison sentence in Evin Prison. He had been sentenced by the Revolutionary Court to four years in prison for traveling to Israel, a sentence that was later reduced to one year.

According to The New York Times, Mr. Hekmati was sentenced in late August by the Tehran Revolutionary Court to four years in prison over a trip he made to Israel 13 years ago. After a reduction in the penalty for travel to Israel from four years to two, the final sentence was ultimately reduced to one year of imprisonment.

His family told the newspaper that Mr. Hekmati’s lawyer has filed an appeal, but no court date has yet been scheduled. They expressed hope that he would be released on humanitarian grounds, noting that he was not involved in political activities, that his visit to Israel was personal, and that he is currently battling aggressive bladder cancer.

In August this year, HRANA reported that four Jewish citizens were arrested in Tehran and Shiraz by the Ministry of Intelligence following security tensions related to the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict. HRANA identified them as Navid Reuven, Shahab Yousef, Kamran Hekmati, and Michael (last name unknown). HRANA further reported that Hekmati, approximately 70 years old, was arrested by security forces upon entering Iran to visit relatives due to his previous trip to Israel, and was transferred to one of The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facilities in Tehran.

Despite official government claims of protecting the rights of religious minorities, including Jews, human rights experts have warned that the recent security pressures on this minority community may constitute religious and ethnic discrimination, violating Iran’s international human rights obligations.

Ongoing Detention and Uncertainty for Three Citizens in Yasuj Prison

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HRANA, Mohammad-Ali Mohammad-Hosseini, Nima Hasanpour, Sirus Akram-Kish, Yasuj

HRANA – Mohammad-Ali Mohammad-Hosseini, Nima Hasanpour, and Sirus Akram-Kish, three residents of Yasuj, remain in detention at the city’s prison more than two weeks after their arrest, without clarity on their legal status.

According to information received by HRANA, the three were arrested in the mid-October by agents of the Yasuj office of the Ministry of Intelligence. Since then, they have been held without charge or trial and, by order of the investigating judge of Yasuj Branch 3, have been denied access to legal counsel and family visits.

HRANA has learned that Mohammad-Hosseini suffers from autoimmune disease and diabetes, and the lack of information about his condition has heightened his family’s concerns.

The charge of “acting against national security” has been brought against these citizens.

Mohammadhosseini, aged 45, along with Hasanpour and Akram-Kish, both around 40 years old, are residents of Yasuj County.

Execution of Three Prisoners in Borujerd, Qazvin, and Dorud

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Borujerd, Citizen executed, Dorud, HRANA, Qazvin

HRANA – In recent days, HRANA reported the execution of three prisoners on charges related to drug offenses and murder in the prisons of Borujerd, Qazvin, and Dorud.

At dawn on Monday, a prisoner named Arman Solgi was hanged in Borujerd Prison, Lorestan province. According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Selegi had previously been arrested on a murder charge and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

On Tuesday, another prisoner identified as (first name unknown) Kamangar, a native of Lorestan Province, was executed in Qazvin Prison for drug-related offenses.

On Wednesday, Dorud Prison, also located in Lorestan Province, witnessed the execution of another prisoner convicted of murder. Further details, including the identity of the executed individual, are still being investigated by HRANA.

As of the time of this report, none of these executions have been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant government institutions.

From the beginning of this year until the end of October, the Iranian regime has executed 1,286 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.

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Two Prisoners Executed in Tabriz Prison

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Saeed Moghanlou, Tabriz Prison

HRANA – At dawn on Sunday, November 2, 2025, the death sentences of two prisoners who had previously been convicted of murder were carried out in Tabriz Prison.

HRANA has been able to confirm the identity of one of the executed prisoners as Saeed Moghanlou.

According to information obtained by HRANA, the two prisoners had been arrested earlier on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by criminal courts.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these prisoners has not been officially announced by prison authorities or judicial officials.

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons, marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.

Teachers’ Union Activist Mohammad Hassan Davoudi Sentenced to Imprisonment

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Miandoab, Mohammad Hassan Davoudi

HRANA – Mohammad Hassan Davoudi, a teachers’ union activist, has been sentenced by a branch of the Miandoab Revolutionary Court to three years, four months, and two days in prison.

Based on the verdict issued on November 1, 2025, and officially communicated to Mr. Davoudi, he was sentenced to seven months and sixteen days in prison for the charge of propaganda against the regime and to thirty-two months and sixteen days in prison for the charge of membership in anti-regime groups.

The verdict was issued by Rasoul Hojabri, the judge of the Miandoab Revolutionary Court, which operates under Branch 103 of the county’s Criminal Court Two.

If upheld at the appeals stage, under Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the severest punishment, thirty-two months and sixteen days of imprisonment, will be enforceable for this teachers’ union activist.

Mr. Davoudi was arrested by security forces in Miandoab in October-November 2022 and was released after two months of detention upon posting bail.

Mohammad Hassan Davoudi, a teachers’ union activist residing in Miandoab, has previously been subjected to arrest and judicial proceedings due to his professional and union activities.

Mohammadollah Rezaei Sentenced to Prison on Political Charges

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Dehgolan, Mohammadollah Rezaei, Sanandaj

HRANA – Mohammadollah Rezaei, a resident of Dehgolan, has been sentenced by Branch 102 of the Dehgolan Criminal Court to one year in prison.

According to Kurdpa, the court sentenced Mr. Rezaei to one year in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

Mr. Rezaei was arrested on July 2, 2025, by security forces in Dehgolan. After 55 days in The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, he was released on bail of 800 million tomans.

He is a resident of Dehgolan and originally from Sanandaj.

Amin Khaledi Hassanabadi Sentenced to Five Years in Prison on Political Charges

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Amin Khaledi Hassanabadi, Naqadeh

HRANA  – Amin Khaledi Hassanabadi, a citizen currently held in Naqadeh Prison, has been sentenced by Branch 2 of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia to five years in prison.

According to Kolbar News, Branch 2 of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia, presided over by Judge Shahini, sentenced Mr. Khaledi Hassanabadi to five years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.” The verdict was issued in October 2025 and was later formally communicated to him in Naqadeh Prison.

According to the report, Khaledi Hassanabadi was arrested earlier this year by security forces in Oshnavieh County and transferred to one of Urmia’s security detention centers. After completing the interrogation process, he was moved to Naqadeh Prison. Throughout his detention, this citizen has been denied access to legal counsel.

Drug-Related Offenses: Two Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Faez Abousheh, Habib Zare’, HRANA, Shiraz

HRANA – On Wednesday, November 5, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz.

According to HRANA, the two executed prisoners have been identified as Habib Zare’ and Faez Abousheh.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, the prisoners had earlier been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and were later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these two individuals have not been officially announced by prison authorities or related institutions.

According to HRANA’s report, in 2024, over 52 percent of executed prisoners had been convicted on drug-related charges. Over the past ten years, individuals convicted of drug trafficking have accounted for 40 percent of all executions. Unfortunately, HRANA’s statistics show no progress in reducing executions for drug-related offenses.