Category: Executions

Death Sentence of Naser Bakrzadeh Overturned for the Second Time by the Supreme Court

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HRANA, Naser Bekrzadeh, Urmia prison, Urmia Revolutionary Court, ناصر بکرزاده

HRANA – The death sentence of Naser Bakrzadeh, a political prisoner held in Urmia Prison, has once again been overturned by the Supreme Court. Bakrzadeh had recently been sentenced to death for the second time by Branch 2 of the Urmia Revolutionary Court.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Bakrzadeh’s death sentence was recently overturned by the Supreme Court, and the decision was officially communicated to him on Wednesday, October 29. The political prisoner, who is being held in Urmia Prison’s political ward, is now awaiting the scheduling of a new hearing and the designation of a new court branch to review his case.

In September 2025, Branch 2 of the Urmia Revolutionary Court had sentenced Bakrzadeh to death on charges of “espionage for Israel” for the second time.

In November 2024, he had initially been sentenced to death by Branch Three of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia on charges of “espionage for Israel and collaboration with Mossad intelligence services.” That ruling was overturned by the Supreme Court in April 2025, which referred the case to another branch for reconsideration.

Naser Bakrzadeh, about 26 years old, was arrested in January 2024. He was held for a period in the IRGC’s intelligence detention facility in Urmia, where he was subjected to interrogation. According to a source close to his family, this process involved violations of his basic rights, including being denied contact and visits with his family.

Report on the Execution of a Prisoner in Malayer Prison

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HRANA, Malayer, Mostafa Afshar

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, October 27, a prisoner previously sentenced to death on murder charges was executed in Malayer Prison.

The identity of the prisoner executed at dawn on Monday, October 27, has been verified by HRANA as Mostafa Afshar.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Afshar had been arrested on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and responsible institutions have not officially announced the execution.

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.

Three Prisoners, Including a Woman, Executed in Vakilabad Prison of Mashhad

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Mashhad, Vakilabad prison

HRANA – At dawn on Wednesday, October 29, three prisoners, including one woman, were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. These individuals had previously been sentenced to death by a criminal court on charges of murder.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of two of the executed prisoners as Saman Daliri and Katayoun Shamsi. According to information obtained by HRANA, they had been arrested earlier on murder charges and later sentenced to death by a criminal court.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these three prisoners have not been announced by prison officials or other relevant authorities.

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.

Six Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison

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Ghezel Hesar prison, Javad Naeimi, Zakaria Mohammad Khanlou

HRANA – On Wednesday, October 29, at least six prisoners were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison.

According to Hamshahri newspaper, four of the executed prisoners had been sentenced to death on murder charges.

In addition, according to reports obtained by HRANA, two other prisoners with similar charges were also executed in the same prison. HRANA has confirmed the identities of two of the executed prisoners as Zakaria Mohammad Khanlou and Javad Naeimi. These individuals had previously been tried in separate criminal cases and sentenced to death.

As of the time of this report, the executions of two of these prisoners have not been announced by prison officials or relevant authorities.

Further details, including the identities of the other four executed prisoners, are still being investigated by HRANA.

According to HRANA’s statistics, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj carried out the highest number of executions among all Iranian prisons, with 150 inmates hanged. This figure has nearly doubled compared to the previous year, a deeply alarming increase that underscores the escalating use of capital punishment in Iran.

Death Sentence of Labor Activist Sharifeh Mohammadi Commuted to 30 Years in Prison

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Amir Raisian, Baghi, Raisian, Sharifeh Mohammadi, شریفه محمدی

HRANA – Amir Raisian, the defense attorney for Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist imprisoned in Lakan Prison of Rasht, announced that her death sentence has been commuted to 30 years in prison following an order from the head of the Judiciary.

The attorney stated that his client’s sentence has been changed from the death penalty to a first-degree imprisonment term of 30 years. He explained that this decision was made with the approval of the head of the Judiciary, effectively halting the immediate risk of execution. Raisian also emphasized that legal efforts continue to pursue a retrial or the application of Article 477 of the Criminal Procedure Code, with the goal of ultimately overturning Mohammadi’s conviction and acquitting her of the charge of baghi (armed rebellion).

Article 477 of the Criminal Procedure Code is considered a special and exceptional legal provision that allows the head of the Judiciary to order a case to be referred to the Supreme Court for retrial if a final verdict is deemed to be “in clear contradiction with Islamic law.” In practice, this article serves as one of the last legal avenues for reviewing final verdicts, particularly in political, ideological, and death penalty cases.

Earlier, in August 2024, Raisian had reported that Branch 39 of the Supreme Court had upheld Mohammadi’s death sentence.

On July 4, 2024, Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Rasht sentenced Sharifeh Mohammadi to death on the charge of baghi (armed rebellion). The issuance of her death sentence sparked widespread reactions.

Her trial session was held on June 8, 2024, in the same court branch, where she faced charges of propaganda against the regime, acting against national security, and baghi through membership in an opposition group.

Previously, in Branch 4 of the Rasht Prosecutor’s Office, presided over by Judge Rajabi, Mohammadi had been formally charged with propaganda against the regime, acting against national security, and baghi through membership in an opposition group.

Sharifeh Mohammadi was arrested on December 5, 2023, at her home by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence. On December 30, 2023, she was transferred from Lakan Prison in Rasht to Sanandaj Prison, before eventually being returned to Lakan Prison after a period of time.

A source close to her family had earlier told HRANA: “Until 2013, Sharifeh was a member of the Association of Labor Unions, which has no connection whatsoever with the Komala Party, yet she was accused of baghi due to alleged membership in that group.”

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Number of Executed Prisoners in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz Rises to Five

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, Mohammadreza Nazari, Musa Mohammadi, Shiraz

HRANA – With the identification of two additional prisoners executed on Sunday, October 26, at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, the number of people executed in that prison on the mentioned date has risen to five.

HRANA had previously reported the execution of three prisoners in this prison on Sunday and had confirmed the identity of one of them by the surname Dehghani. Now, HRANA has confirmed the identities of these two as Mohammadreza Nazari, 31, from Shiraz, and Musa Mohammadi, 29, from Tabriz.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Nazari and Mr. Mohammadi had previously been arrested in separate cases on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by criminal courts.

Further details, including the identities of the other two executed prisoners, are still under investigation by HRANA.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been announced by prison officials or relevant authorities.

Three prisoners executed in Sari Prison

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Karim Nazemi, Sajad Norouzi, Sari Prison

HRANA – At dawn on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, the death sentences of three prisoners previously convicted of murder were carried out in Sari Prison.

HRANA has identified two of the executed prisoners as Karim Nazemi and Sajad Norouzi. According to information received by HRANA, these individuals had been arrested on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Courts.

Further details, including the identity of the third executed prisoner, are still being investigated by HRANA.

At the time of this report, the executions have not yet been announced by prison officials or judicial authorities.

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.

Prisoner Executed in Taybad Prison

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HRANA, Taybad Prison, Younes Zamani

HRANA – At dawn on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Taybad Prison.

HRANA has identified the prisoner executed this morning as Younes Zamani. According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Zamani had been arrested on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

At the time of this report, the execution has not been announced by prison officials or judicial authorities.

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.

Two prisoners executed in Sepidar Prison of Ahvaz

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ahvaz, Sepidar Prison

HRANA – Yesterday, October 28, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted of murder were carried out in Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz.

The two prisoners, who had been sentenced to death on charges of murder, were hanged. Further details, including the identities of those executed, are still being investigated by HRANA.

At the time of this report, the executions have not yet been announced by prison officials or judicial authorities.

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.

A Prisoner Executed in Gorgan Prison

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Citizen execution, Gorgan Prison, Saeed Hadadian, گرگان

HRANA – Today, October 28, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Gorgan Prison.

HRANA has identified the prisoner, who was hanged at dawn on Tuesday, October 28, as Saeed Hadadian. Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Hadadian had earlier been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

At the time of this report, the execution has not been announced by prison authorities or other official bodies.

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.