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Seventeen Prisoners Executed in Various Prisons

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Arak, Arak prison, Dorud, Gorgan Prison, Kermanshah, Kermanshah prison, Kiumars Gholami, Nahavand, Taybad

HRANA – In the continuing surge of executions across Iran, dozens of prisoners have been executed in various prisons in recent days.

According to HRANA, on Wednesday, November 5, a prisoner named Kiumars Gholami was executed in Gorgan Prison. Mr. Gholami had previously been arrested on murder charges and sentenced to death by a criminal court.

On Saturday, November 8, eight prisoners were executed in several prisons across the country:

• In Khorramabad Prison, Yazdan Chegini was executed on murder charges.

• Two prisoners were hanged in Kermanshah Prison on murder charges; HRANA has identified one of them as Yaroli Hajizadeh.

• In Yasuj Prison, Peyman Ghasemi was executed for murder.

• Tabriz Prison saw the execution of three prisoners, Omid Feyzi, Zahra Mirghafari (female), and Ehsan Amini, on drug-related charges.

• In Nahavand Prison, Vali Karam-Dastar was executed for murder.

On Sunday, November 9, the wave of executions continued with more prisoners executed in different prisons across Iran:

• Hamid Naderi in Andimeshk Prison for murder;

• Mehran Hosseinpanah and Ahmad Sajjadi in Arak Prison on drug-related charges;

• Abdollah Tajik and an Afghan national in Taybad Prison, both on drug-related charges;

• Habib Namazi in Karaj Central Penitentiary for murder;

• Two prisoners in Qom Prison on drug-related charges, one of whom HRANA identified only by the surname Beiranvand.

And lastly, today, November 10, Abbas Souri in Dorud Prison was executed on murder charges.

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

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.

Hamid Farhadi Arrested by Security Forces

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Hamid Farhadi, Tehran, حمید فرهادی

HRANA – On November 9, Hamid Farhadi, a resident of Tehran, was arrested by security forces in the city and taken to an undisclosed location. Simultaneously, his home was searched by agents.

According to a report by HRANA, a source close to Mr. Farhadi’s family confirmed the arrest and told HRANA: “On Sunday evening, November 9, security agents entered Mr. Farhadi’s private residence without presenting a judicial warrant and arrested him. They also searched his home.”

As of the time of this report, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for his arrest, the location of his detention, or the charges against him.

Hamid Farhadi has previously been detained and faced judicial proceedings in connection with his activities.

Three Citizens Arrested for Writing About the Self-Immolation of an Ahvazi Vendor

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Ahmad Baldi, ahvaz, Hassan Salamat, HRANA, Javad Saedi, Seyed Sadegh Alboshoukeh

HRANA – Following the self-immolation of Ahmad Baldi, a 20-year-old student and street vendor from Ahvaz who set himself on fire in protest against the demolition of his family’s kiosk by municipal agents, three citizens have been arrested for writing about his situation on social media.

According to a report by HRANA, at least three individuals have been detained in Ahvaz. HRANA has identified them as Hassan Salamat, Javad Saedi, and Seyed Sadegh Alboshoukeh. The reason for their arrest has been cited as posting and sharing information about Ahmad Baldi and his family’s condition online.

According to a source familiar with the matter, “A heavy security presence surrounds Ayatollah Taleghani Hospital in Ahvaz, and security agents are preventing journalists and citizens from contacting the Baladi family. Public gatherings near the hospital and online discussions about the incident have led to more arrests.”

On the morning of Sunday, November 2, municipal officers demolished the Baldi family’s kiosk in Zeytoon Park. Ahmad and his mother remained inside the kiosk to stop the demolition, but officers forcibly removed them. After the violent confrontation, Ahmad Baldi set himself on fire. His health condition remains critical.

The Ahvaz Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office issued an official statement warning that any reporting on this incident constitutes “exploiting a tragic event to sow division among ethnic groups” and announced that it would take action against those who “agitate public sentiment.”

On the evening of Thursday, November 6, following Baldi’s self-immolation, a group of citizens gathered in protest outside the hospital where he is being treated.

Local sources have reported a higher number of arrests, which HRANA is currently investigating.

Three Prisoners Executed in Urmia Prison

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Mehdi Jafarzadeh, Mohammadreza Badavi, Reza Molaei, Urmia prison

HRANA – At dawn on Sunday, November 9, the death sentences of three prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Urmia Prison.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of the executed prisoners as Reza Molaei, Mohammadreza Badavi, and Mehdi Jafarzadeh.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, these individuals had been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court. They were transferred to solitary confinement on Saturday evening, November 8, in preparation for the execution.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and official institutions have not announced the execution of these prisoners.

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.

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.

Leila Adalati, Baha’i Citizen, Arrested

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HRANA, irgc, Leila Adalati, Leila Edalati, Shiraz

HRANA – On Saturday, November 8, Leila Adalati (Bangaleh), a Baha’i citizen residing in Shiraz, was arrested by intelligence agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and taken to an undisclosed location. At the same time, her home was searched by security agents.

Based on the information obtained by HRANA, Ms. Adalati was arrested at her private residence on Saturday, November 8, by IRGC intelligence agents. Her home was searched for more than four hours, during which a number of her personal belongings were confiscated.

So far, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for her arrest, the location of her detention, or the charges brought against her.

Leila Adalati (Bangaleh) is a Baha’i citizen residing in Shiraz.

Over the past decade, the Iranian Bahá’í community has been disproportionately targeted by Iran’s security forces and judiciary, more than any other minority group. In the past three years, an average of 72 percent of the reports on religious rights violations collected by HRANA have documented the Iranian regime’s repression of the Bahá’í community.

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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.