Category: Executions

In Protest Against Executions: Report on the Fourth Day of Prisoners’ Strike in Ghezel Hesar Prison

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Hunger Strike

HRANA – Today, Thursday, October 16, the hunger strike by prisoners in Karaj’s Ghezel Hesar Prison entered its fourth consecutive day. Hundreds of inmates continue refusing their food rations in protest against the escalating wave of executions. Over the past few days, at least several prisoners have been executed in this prison.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, inmates in Ward 2 of Ghezel Hesar Prison, most of whom are detained on drug-related charges, began refusing their food rations on Monday as an act of protest.

A family member of one imprisoned individual told HRANA:

“It’s been four days since I last heard from my husband. The ward’s phones have been cut off, and we’ve only heard that several people were taken for execution. We are completely deprived of any contact or information and only learn from outside sources that several prisoners are executed each day.”

Alongside the ongoing strike, several families of prisoners sentenced to death have gathered in front of the prison in recent days, calling for a halt to the executions. These gatherings have faced restrictions and pressure from security forces.

The prisoners’ protest began when 16 inmates were transferred to solitary confinement for execution. In the early days of the protest, inmates in at least Wards 1 and 2 refused their food rations and held sit-ins in the ward halls.

Since the start of these protests, at least five prisoners have been executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison.

Between October 10, 2024, and October 8, 2025, HRANA’s Statistics and Publication Department has recorded 1,537 executions in Iran. According to this data, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj has accounted for the highest number of executions during this period.

The same report compares ten years of execution data in Iran, showing that 6,399 prisoners have been executed over the past decade. Execution rates in 2024 and 2025 have reached their peak, with at least 1,537 recorded cases—the highest figure in the past ten years. This represents an over 86% increase compared to the previous year (823 cases) and surpasses the ten-year annual average.

Three Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, Milad Jahani, Sajjad Shahriari Golmakani, Shiraz

Yesterday, Wednesday, October 15, the death sentences of three prisoners were carried out in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of two of those executed as Milad Jahani and Sajjad Shahriari Golmakani. Jahani had previously been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Shahriari was arrested about nine years ago on charges of killing his wife and was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

A source close to Shahriari’s family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating:
“The victim’s family had announced they were willing to grant forgiveness in exchange for diya (blood money). The requested amount was initially 3 billion tomans, which was later increased to 5, 8, and finally 12 billion tomans. Due to the family’s inability to raise the amount, his execution was ultimately carried out this morning.”

The third prisoner was also executed on drug-related charges, but HRANA is still investigating his identity.

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.

Five Prisoners Executed in Karaj’s Ghezel Hesar Prison

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Amir-Reza Ghobadi, Ghezel Hesar prison, Majid Hatami, Sajjad Hatami

HRANA – Today, October 15, the death sentences of at least five prisoners were carried out in Karaj’s Ghezel Hesar Prison.

Mizan, the Judiciary’s official media outlet, confirmed the execution of three of the prisoners, identified as Amir-Reza Ghobadi, Majid Hatami, and Sajjad Hatami. Mizan referred to them as “three main members of the gang of terror,” claiming they were involved in violent home invasions and robberies in Tehran and several other cities. According to the report, the Hatamis and Ghobadi carried out 19 armed robberies, allegedly threatening residents with firearms, assaulting them, and confining family members in rooms while stealing valuables and jewelry.

Mizan further stated that the three were arrested in the counties of Shahriar, Savojbolagh, and Khorramabad, alleging that they confessed to their crimes during interrogation and were identified by complainants.

According to the indictment, the main charges against them included “enmity against God (moharebeh) through brandishing weapons at the public,” armed group robbery at night involving threats and violence, intentional assault and battery, and detaining individuals inside homes. In the preliminary trial, the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced them to death for moharebeh through armed robbery.

Their appeal was later rejected by the Supreme Court, which upheld the sentences. Ultimately, the death sentences of Amirreza Ghobadi, Majid Hatami, and Sajjad Hatami were carried out at dawn today.

Further details, including the identities of the fourth and fifth executed prisoners, are still being investigated by HRANA. Earlier, HRANA had reported the transfer of 16 prisoners to solitary confinement in preparation for execution.

Recently, HRANA reported that 1,537 people had been executed in Iran over the past year, marking an increase of more than 86% compared to the previous year. During this period, 183 executions took place in Ghezel Hesar prison.

Protest Against the Wave of Executions; Prisoners at Ghezel Hesar Continue Sit-In and Hunger Protest

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executions, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA

HRANA – Since Monday, October 13, hundreds of prisoners in Karaj’s Ghezel Hesar Prison, at least in wards 1 and 2, have refused to accept their prison meals and begun a sit-in inside their ward halls to protest the sharp rise in executions.

Recently, HRANA reported that 1,537 people had been executed in Iran over the past year, marking an increase of more than 86% compared to the previous year. During this period, 183 executions took place in Ghezel Hesar prison.

Inmates in this prison have continued their sit-in and hunger protest for the second consecutive day. Based on information obtained by HRANA, prisoners in wards 1 and 2 began their protest two days ago by refusing prison food in response to the intensifying wave of executions. These wards mainly hold prisoners convicted of drug-related offenses.

The protest coincided with the transfer of 16 prisoners to solitary confinement in preparation for their execution. It is worth noting that Ghezel Hesar Prison has witnessed a significant surge in executions in recent weeks.

Two Prisoners Executed in Dezful Prison

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Dezful, Hamid Abdali, HRANA, Saadi Khalifeh

HRANA – At dawn on Sunday, October 12, two prisoners were executed in Dezful Prison.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of the prisoners as Hamid Abdali. Separately, Iran Human Rights has reported the identity of the other prisoner as Saadi Khalifeh, 36, a resident of Dezful.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Abdali had previously been arrested on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court. Khalifeh was also arrested in 2018 on a murder charge and subsequently sentenced to death by the same court.

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

According to HRANA reports, in 2024, only 6% of executions were announced by official bodies or domestic media outlets. Over the past five years, 77% of executions have gone unreported—commonly referred to as secret executions. In some of these cases, the lack of transparency is so severe that the death-row prisoners are denied even the chance for a final visit with their families.

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Drug-Related Crimes: Two Prisoners Executed in Yasuj Prison

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Allahkaram Ghasemi, Yasuj

HRANA – At dawn yesterday, October 14, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses were carried out in Yasuj Prison.

HRANA has been able to confirm their identity  as Allahkaram Ghasemi and Ebrahim Delaram. Based on information obtained by HRANA, the prisoners had been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these prisoners has not been announced by prison officials or state media.

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.

Execution of Five Prisoners, Including a Woman, in Dastgerd Prison of Isfahan

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Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan, Sobhan Safinejad, Zeynab Khodabandeh

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, October 13, 2025, the death sentences of five prisoners, including one woman, who had previously been convicted on drug-related charges, were carried out in Dastgerd Prison of Isfahan.

HRANA has identified two of the executed individuals as Ms. Zeynab Khodabandeh and Mr. Sobhan Safinejad, who were hanged at dawn yesterday.

According to information obtained by HRANA, the five prisoners had been previously arrested on charges related to drug offenses and were later sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts. Further details, including the identities of the remaining three prisoners, are under investigation by HRANA.

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

From October 10, 2025, to October 8 of the previous year, 124 people were executed in Dastgerd Prison of Isfahan.

Two Prisoners Executed in Bojnurd Prison

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Bojnurd, Ebrahim Azizi, HRANA, ابراهیم عزیزی

HRANA – At dawn on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the death sentences of two prisoners, previously convicted in a joint case on drug-related charges, were carried out in Bojnurd Prison.

The identity of one of the prisoners has been confirmed by HRANA as Ebrahim Azizi, while the other prisoner was a citizen of Afghanistan.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, the two individuals had been arrested in a joint case on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been announced by prison authorities or official media outlets.

According to HRANA’s statistics, 1,537 prisoners were executed in prisons across Iran over the past twelve months.

Death Sentence of Ehsan Faridi Upheld by Supreme Court

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Ehsan Faridi, HRANA, Tabriz, احسان فریدی

HRANA – The Supreme Court of Iran has upheld the death sentence of Ehsan Faridi, a political defendant and student at Tabriz Technical University.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Faridi’s death sentence, previously issued by Branch 3 of the Tabriz Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Hassan Fathpour, was confirmed by the Supreme Court. He had been convicted on the charge of “corruption on earth” (efsad fel-arz).

Three of Mr. Faridi’s trial sessions were held via video conference last year at the Tabriz Revolutionary Court.

In September 2025, a separate hearing related to another part of his case was held at Branch 2 of the Tabriz Criminal Court, where he was subsequently sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Mr. Faridi was arrested on June 18, 2024, after appearing at the Tabriz Prosecutor’s Office, and was transferred to Tabriz Prison.

Ehsan Faridi, 22, a student of Manufacturing Engineering at Tabriz Technical University, had previously been arrested on March 8, 2024, and transferred to Tabriz Prison. He was released ten days later, on March 18, after posting bail.

Death Sentence of Hossein Shahoozahi Upheld by the Supreme Court

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irgc, Razavi Khorasan Province, Vakilabad prison, Yousef Mohammad-Hosseini

HRANA – Hossein Shahoozahi, a detainee held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, has been sentenced to death by the Mashhad Revolutionary Court, a verdict that has recently been upheld by the Supreme Court.

Following his arrest by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Intelligence Organization, Shahoozahi has been accused of attempting to assassinate the Supreme Leader’s representative in Razavi Khorasan Province and of planning an attack on the governor’s office.

According to Haal Vsh, Mashhad Revolutionary Court had previously issued the initial death sentence against Shahoozahi, which has now been upheld by the country’s highest judicial authority.

Hossein Shahoozahi, 29, a native of Zahedan, is currently being held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

He was arrested by IRGC Intelligence forces at the Mashhad bus terminal. On December 9, 2022, the Public Relations Office of the IRGC in Razavi Khorasan Province confirmed the arrest of several individuals, including Shahouzehi, claiming that they were affiliated with an opposition group. The IRGC’s statement further alleged that “a significant quantity of weapons, ammunition, and explosives was discovered and confiscated from these individuals.”

Following his arrest, Shahoozahi faced multiple charges, including possession of weapons, attempting to assassinate Ahmad Alamolhoda -the Supreme Leader’s representative in Razavi Khorasan Province – and planning an attack on the governor’s office in Mashhad. The Revolutionary Court ultimately sentenced him to death. Throughout the judicial process, he was denied the right to access legal counsel.

According to local media reports, Shahouzehi was held for about six months in the IRGC Intelligence detention facility, where he was subjected to pressure and violent treatment by interrogators. During this period, he was also denied any contact or visits with his family.

Local sources further reported that Shahoozahi had been arrested simultaneously with another individual named Yousef Mohammad-Hosseini, 25, and a native of Mirjaveh. To date, there has been no information about Mohammad-Hosseini’s fate, which remains unknown.