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Two Prisoners Executed at Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz

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Adel Abad prison, Morad Iran Manesh, Rahim Khanli, Shiraz

HRANA – On Sunday, July 12, the death sentences of two prisoners who had previously been convicted on drug-related charges were carried out at Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA News Agency, two prisoners were executed on Sunday, July 12, at Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz.

HRANA has identified the two prisoners as Rahim Khanli and Morad Iran Manesh. According to information received by HRANA, both prisoners had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and were sentenced to death by the judicial authorities.

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

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Report on the Arrest of Kameen Korki in Mashhad

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Amin Korki, HRANA, Kameen Korki, Mashhad, Ruhollah Korki

HRANA – Kameen Korki, the brother of death row political prisoner Ruhollah Korki, was arrested by security forces in Mashhad on Friday, July 3. His whereabouts remain unknown.

According to HRANA, Kameen Korki has now been held in detention for eight days.

Based on information received by HRANA, Kameen Korki was arrested by security forces in Mashhad on Friday, July 3, and transferred to an undisclosed location. A source close to the Korki family confirmed the arrest and told HRANA that, today, a notification was issued through Iran’s Sana electronic judiciary system informing him that his case had been referred to Branch 257 of the Investigative Office of the Mashhad Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office.

According to the source, Kameen has had no contact with his family throughout his detention, further intensifying their concerns about his condition and whereabouts.

At the time of writing, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges brought against him.

Kameen Korki, aged approximately 34, is a married resident of Tehran. He is the brother of Ruhollah Korki, a political prisoner sentenced to death, and Amin Korki, who was arrested during the nationwide protests of December 2017. It is worth noting that Amin Korki died under unclear circumstances in April 2018 after being re-arrested.

Two Prisoners Executed in Semnan

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Farshad Pahlavani, Hossein Vahidpour, HRANA, Semnan prison

HRANA – The death sentences of two prisoners who had been convicted of murder in a joint case were carried out at Semnan Prison on June 16.

According to HRANA, citing the Iran Human Rights Organization, the executions were carried out in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Semnan Prison. The prisoners have been identified as Hossein Vahidpour, 24, and Farshad Pahlavani, 26, both residents of Semnan.

According to the report, Vahidpour and Pahlavani worked at a poultry farm owned by Farshad’s father. Four years and nine months ago, they were arrested on charges of murdering their friend, Alireza, at the same poultry farm. They were subsequently sentenced to death in a joint case.

The report quotes an informed source as saying that the killing was motivated by so-called “honor” concerns, based on the suspicion that the victim had been harassing Hossein’s sister. However, the two men later realized that Alireza had had no relationship with her and that they had been mistaken. The families of the two prisoners reportedly offered the victim’s family 35 billion tomans in an effort to obtain their forgiveness, but the victim’s relatives refused to pardon them and insisted on the implementation of the death sentences.

As of the time of writing, the executions have not been announced by Iranian state media or official sources.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Javad Behdad Arrested by Security Forces

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HRANA, Javad Behdad, Khorramabad, جواد بهداد

HRANA – On the evening of Tuesday, July 7, Javad Behdad, a resident of Khorramabad, was arrested by security forces in the city and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, Javad Behdad has been arrested by security forces. Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Behdad was arrested at his home on the evening of Tuesday, July 7, by security forces. The arrest was carried out without the presentation of a judicial warrant and was accompanied by violence.

As of the time of writing, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest or his whereabouts.

Faroud Veisi and Farhad Ghafourizadeh Arrested in Kermanshah

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Farhad Ghafourizadeh, Faroud Veisi, HRANA, Meysam Veisi, Mojtaba Veisi, Yarsan faith

HRANA – On the evening of Wednesday, July 8, Faroud Veisi and Farhad Ghafourizadeh, two residents of Kermanshah, were arrested by security forces in the city and taken to an undisclosed location. They are relatives of Meysam and Mojtaba Veisi, who were killed in connection with the 2026 nationwide protests.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, Faroud Veisi and Farhad Ghafourizadeh have been arrested.

According to the report, the two men were detained by security forces on a street in Kermanshah on the evening of Wednesday, July 8, and subsequently transferred to an undisclosed location. Faroud Veisi is the brother of Meysam and Mojtaba Veisi, while Farhad Ghafourizadeh is their cousin.

Their arrests reportedly coincided with the family’s preparations to hold memorial and 40th-day commemoration ceremonies for Meysam and Mojtaba Veisi.

As of the time of writing, no information has been made available regarding the charges against the two men.

Meysam and Mojtaba Veisi, followers of the Yarsan faith, had been pursued by security forces in connection with the 2026 nationwide protests. On the morning of Thursday, May 28, 2026, they were fatally shot by the IRGC intelligence agents in a village in Dalahoo County.

It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

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Fatemeh Jami Arrested in Gorgan, Held for 10 Days

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Fatemeh Jami, Gorgan, HRANA, فاطمه جامی

HRANA – Fatemeh Jami, a resident of Gorgan, has been detained by security forces for the past 10 days and has been formally charged at the prosecutor’s office in the city.

Based on information received by HRANA, Fatemeh Jami was arrested at her home on June 30 by officers of the Cyber Police (FATA). She was subsequently brought before the Gorgan Prosecutor’s Office, where she was formally charged with insulting the Supreme Leader and communicating with anti-government groups.

A source familiar with the case confirmed the report to HRANA, stating that the arrest was related to her online activities, particularly on Instagram.

Fatemeh Jami, the mother of a 16-year-old son, is a resident of Jami Township in Gorgan.

Political Prisoner Mehran Raouf Released from Evin Prison Under Electronic Ankle Monitoring

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Evin Prison, irgc, Mehran Raouf, مهران رئوف

HRANA – Mehran Raouf, a political prisoner, has been released from Evin Prison under electronic ankle monitor supervision.

According to HRANA News Agency, Mehran Raouf has been released. Based on information received by HRANA, Mehran Raouf was released yesterday from Evin Prison under electronic ankle monitor supervision.

Raouf was arrested in October 2020 by the intelligence unit of the IRGC Intelligence and transferred to the IRGC’s security detention ward, known as Ward 2-A of Evin Prison.

In April 2023, he wrote a letter from prison protesting the rights that had been denied to him due to his status as a dual national and a political prisoner.

In August 2021, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced him to 10 years and 8 months of discretionary imprisonment on charges of participating in the administration of an illegal group and propaganda against the regime. The sentence was ultimately reduced to 7 years and 6 months of imprisonment.

Prisoner Executed in Kashan Prison

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Esmail Ghadiri, HRANA, Kashan prison

HRANA – At dawn on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Kashan Prison.

According to HRANA, citing the Iran Human Rights Organization, a prisoner was executed in Kashan Prison. The prisoner has been identified as Esmail Ghadiri, a 32-year-old native of Kashan.

According to the report, Ghadiri was arrested three years ago on murder charges following a physical altercation and was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

At the time of writing, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or the relevant government institutions.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Report on the Arrest of Hossein Alizadeh in Eslamshahr

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Eslamshahr, Hossein Alizadeh, HRANA

HRANA – Hossein Alizadeh, a resident of Eslamshahr, was arrested by security forces in the city on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

According to HRANA, Hossein Alizadeh, a resident of Eslamshahr, has been in detention for six days.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Alizadeh was arrested by security forces in front of his home in Eslamshahr on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and transferred to an undisclosed location. Since his arrest, he has made only one phone call to his family, during which he did not disclose his place of detention.

At the time of writing, the reasons for his arrest and any charges brought against him remain unknown.

Hossein Alizadeh, a surveying engineer residing in Eslamshahr, has previously faced arrest and judicial proceedings in 2022 and 2025 on charges including spreading false information, assembly and collusion, and propaganda against the state.

January 2026 Protests: Five Detainees Held in Urmia Prison Sentenced

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Behzad Samadzadeh, Farshad Souri, Gholamreza Abdollahzadeh, HRANA, Karim Masoudi, Sardar Pourmirzaei, Urmia

HRANA – Karim Masoudi, Behzad Samadzadeh, Sardar Pourmirzaei, Gholamreza Abdollahzadeh, and Farshad Souri, all detained during the nationwide protests in January 2026 and currently held in Urmia Central Prison, have been sentenced to prison by the Revolutionary Court of Urmia.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, five citizens, arrested during the nationwide protests in January 2026, have been sentenced to imprisonment.

According to the ruling issued by Branch 3 of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia, Karim Masoudi and Sardar Pourmirzaei were each sentenced to two years of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “acting against national security.” Of these sentences, 18 months of Masoudi’s sentence and 17 months of Pourmirzaei’s sentence were suspended. Gholamreza Abdollahzadeh was also sentenced by the same branch to one year of discretionary imprisonment, which was reduced to nine months after he accepted the court’s ruling.

Separately, Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia, presided over by Judge Doosti, sentenced Behzad Samadzadeh to two years of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “acting against national security,” with 18 months of the sentence suspended. Farshad Souri was also sentenced by the same branch to one year in prison, which was later reduced to nine months after he accepted the verdict.

The five citizens were arrested by security forces in Urmia on January 8, 2026, during the nationwide protests. After completing the interrogation process, they were transferred to Urmia Central Prison, where they remain in custody.

It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.