Category: Executions

Two Prisoners Executed in Yazd Prison

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Azim Dastavar, HRANA, Yazd Prison

HRANA – At dawn on Tuesday, October 21, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted of murder were carried out in Yazd Prison.

HRANA has identified one of the executed individuals as Azim Dastavar. Based on information received by HRANA, the prisoners had been arrested earlier on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

Further details, including the identity of the second executed prisoner, are under investigation by HRANA.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been officially announced by prison authorities or other responsible institutions.

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.

Drug-Related Charges: Two Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Alireza Keshavarz, HRANA, Nader Abdi, Shiraz

HRANA – At dawn today, Wednesday, October 22, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

HRANA has identified the executed prisoners as Nader Abdi and Alireza Keshavarz, who were hanged early this morning.

According to information received by HRANA, the two men had been arrested earlier on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz witnessed the execution of 92 inmates — an 88% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise places Adelabad as the second deadliest prison in Iran after Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

Drug-Related Crimes: Three Afghan Nationals Executed in Taybad Prison

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HRANA, Taybad Prison

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, October 20, the death sentences of three Afghan nationals previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Taybad Prison.

All three individuals, who were Afghan nationals, were hanged at dawn on Monday. They had previously been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court on charges related to drug offenses.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, two of the prisoners were convicted in a joint case, and one of them was known inside the prison by the alias “Khaled.”

Further details, including the identities of the executed individuals, are still being investigated by HRANA.

As of the time of this report, prison and judicial authorities have not officially announced the executions.

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.

Execution of Two Prisoners in Shahr-e Kord

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Moslem Soleimani Dehkordi, Samad Azizi, Shahr-e Kord

At dawn on Sunday, October 19, two prisoners were executed in Shahr-e Kord Prison.

HRANA has identified one of the executed prisoners as Samad Azizi, while Iran Human Rights has identified the second as Moslem Soleimani Dehkordi, aged 40 and a resident of Shahr-e Kord.

Both prisoners had been sentenced to death on murder charges.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been officially announced by prison 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 Nahavand Prison

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Nahavand Prison, Noor-Mohammad Asgari

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, October 20, a prisoner previously sentenced to death on a murder charge was executed in Nahavand Prison.

According to HRANA, the identity of the executed prisoner has been confirmed as Noor-Mohammad Asgari.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Asgari had been arrested on a murder charge and later sentenced to death by a criminal court.

As of the time of this report, prison and judicial authorities have not officially announced or commented on 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.

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Prisoner Accused of “Espionage” Executed in Qom Prison

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HRANA, Qom prison

HRANA – The head of the Judiciary in Qom Province announced the execution of a prisoner convicted of “espionage” for Israel. The prisoner was executed at dawn on Saturday, October 18, in Qom Prison, after previously being sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh (enmity against God) and corruption on earth (efsad fel-arz).

According to Mizan, the head of the Judiciary and the Judicial Council of Qom Province, without disclosing the prisoner’s identity, stated that the execution was carried out after the sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court and the prisoner’s request for clemency was denied.

Seyed Kazem Mousavi claimed that the individual had begun cooperating with Israeli intelligence services “for personal and occupational reasons” in October 2023, and was arrested in February 2024.

The Judiciary’s Media Center, without providing details about the trial process, announced that after obtaining the suspect’s “confessions,” the case was referred to court, which eventually issued a death sentence on charges of Moharebeh and efsad fel-arz.

Two Prisoners Executed in Kerman Prison

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Execution, HRANA, Jaber Nadi, Kerman prison

HRANA – At dawn on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Kerman Prison.

HRANA has identified one of the executed prisoners as Jaber Nadi. The identity of the other prisoner is still being verified.
Based on information obtained by HRANA, the prisoners had been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

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.

Prisoner Executed in Taybad Prison

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HRANA, Maziar Fathi, Taybad

HRANA – On Wednesday morning, October 15, 2025, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Taybad Prison.

HRANA has identified the individual as Maziar Fathi. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Fathi had previously been arrested on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and responsible institutions have not yet 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 Executed in Yazd Prison

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HRANA, Karim Aslani, Yazd Prison, کریم اصلانی

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, October 13, 2025, the death sentences of three prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Yazd Prison.

HRANA has identified one of the executed prisoners as Karim Aslani.
Based on information obtained by HRANA, the prisoners had been arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant institutions have not yet officially announced these executions.

According to HRANA’s report, in 2024, 25 prisoners were executed in Yazd Prison. Also, over 52 percent of executed prisoners across Iran 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.

A Female Prisoner Executed in Nahavand Prison

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Nahavand, Nahid Hemmati

HRANA – At dawn on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the death sentence of a female prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Nahavand Prison.

HRANA has identified her as Nahid Hemmati. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Ms. Hemmati had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

In 2024, the Iranian regime sent 27 women to the gallows, the highest number recorded in the past decade.