Category: Executions

Two Prisoners Executed in Mashhad for Drug-Related Offenses

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Mashhad, Vakilabad prison, Yashar Haghdoost

HRANA News Agency – The death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted of drug-related offenses were carried out at dawn on Saturday, June 7, in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

The identity of one of the executed individuals, Yashar Haghdoost, has been confirmed by HRANA. He was hanged at dawn on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The identity of the second individual, an Afghan national, is still being investigated.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, both individuals had been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

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 Three Prisoners in Karaj Central Prison

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Alborz province, Hamzeh Yari, HRANA, Karaj Central Prison, Karim Hemmati, Saman Khorrami

At dawn on Monday, June 9, officials at Karaj Central Prison executed three death row prisoners by hanging.

HRANA has identified the three individuals as Hamzeh (Yaghoub) Yari, Karim Hemmati, and Saman Khorrami. All three had been sentenced to death on drug-related charges.

One day prior, HRANA had reported that at least three prisoners had been transferred to solitary confinement in the prison in preparation for their executions.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions.
In 2024, a total of 191 inmates were executed in Alborz province alone — equivalent to 7 executions per 100,000 people in this small province.

Prisoner Executed in Arak Prison for Drug-Related Offenses

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Arak prison, Davood Alinejad, HRANA

HRANA News Agency – The death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of drug-related offenses was carried out at dawn yesterday, Sunday, June 8, in Arak Prison.

HRANA has identified the hanged prisoner as Davood Alinejad. According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Alinejad had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and was later 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 relevant institutions.

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.

Drug-Related Offenses: Prisoner Executed in Tabriz Prison

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Gholi Faramarzi, HRANA, Tabriz Prison

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Tabriz Prison.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights, the execution took place at dawn on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

ran Human Rights has identified the prisoner as Gholi Faramarzi, approximately 50 years old and a resident of Urmia.

According to the report, Mr. Faramarzi was arrested five years ago on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by a judicial authority.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and responsible institutions have not publicly 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.

Prisoner Executed in Malayer Prison

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Afshin Yari, HRANA, Malayer Prison

HRANA News Agency – The death sentence of a prisoner who had previously been convicted of murder was carried out at dawn on Monday, June 2, in Malayer Prison, Hamedan Province.

Hamadan province. HRANA has identified the prisoner hanged at dawn on Monday, June 2, 2025, as Afshin Yari.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Yari had been arrested on murder charges and was later sentenced to death by a criminal court.

As of the time of this report, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or responsible institutions.

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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Two Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan

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Birjand, Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Monday, June 2, two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death in a joint case on drug-related charges were executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

The identities of the prisoners have been reported by Iran Human Rights as Habib Almasi, approximately 35 years old and father of two children, and Jabrail Hashemzadeh, 30 years old, both residents of Birjand.

According to the report, the two prisoners, who were related (maternal and paternal cousins), were arrested four years ago in a joint case on drug-related charges and were subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these individuals has not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions.

According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, 61 inmates were hanged in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan — a 74% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise reflects a disturbing escalation in executions at this facility.

Prisoner Executed in Qom Prison

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HRANA, Qom prison, Shahriar Khalafi

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Sunday, June 1, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Qom Prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executed individual has been identified as Shahriar Khalafi.

Based on information received by HRANA, Khalafi was arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and official bodies have not publicly announced the execution.

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.

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence of Political Prisoner Azad Shojaei

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Azad Shojaei, Edris Ali, HRANA, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Rasoul Ahmad Mohammad

HRANA News Agency – The Supreme Court of Iran has upheld the death sentence of Azad Shojaei, a political prisoner currently held in Urmia Prison. Shojaei, a resident of Sardasht, was initially convicted by Branch 3 of the Urmia Revolutionary Court on charges of “spying for Israel” and “transferring equipment used in the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.”

According to information received by HRANA, the ruling was recently confirmed by Branch 39 of the Supreme Court.

The case dates back to early 2024, when Shojaei was arrested along with two others, Edris Ali and Rasoul Ahmad Mohammad, by security forces and transferred to Urmia Prison. In November of the previous year, a judiciary spokesperson announced that all three had been sentenced to death.

Judiciary official Asghar Jahangir claimed that the men had transported equipment used in Fakhrizadeh’s assassination “under the guise of alcohol smuggling” and also accused them of espionage.

Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, a senior figure in Iran’s nuclear program, was killed in November 2020 in an ambush involving a car explosion and gunfire between his security team and unknown assailants.

Nine Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj

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Ali Abbas-Moghaddam, Ghezel Hesar prison, Karaj, Sajad Nabizadeh, Yasin Aghaei

HRANA News Agency – With the identities of six additional individuals confirmed, the total number of prisoners executed at dawn on Monday in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj has risen to nine.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executions took place at dawn on Monday, June 2.

Based on information received by HRANA, three of the nine prisoners were convicted on drug-related charges, five were convicted of murder, and one was sentenced to death for rape and murder.

HRANA has identified two of the three executed on drug charges as Ali Karami Nasr and Alireza Shahbazi. The identity of the third individual remains under investigation.

Three of the five executed for murder have been identified as Ali Abbas-Moghaddam, Sajad Nabizadeh, and Yasin Aghaei.

HRANA also confirmed the identity of the individual executed for rape and murder: Nazir Mohammad, an Afghan national.

Javan newspaper published details of the cases involving three of the executed men, including the Afghan national. The paper referred to him as “Shokrollah” and reported that in September 2013, he raped and murdered a young girl while her mother and brother were away. He reportedly entered the home, raped the girl, and suffocated her. He was arrested a few days later while attempting to flee the country via the Taybad border. He confessed during his trial and was ultimately sentenced to death.

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 Urmia Prison for Drug Offenses

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HRANA, Naser Nabizadeh, Urmia prison, ناصر نبی زاده

HRANA News Agency – On Monday, June 2, the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges was carried out in Urmia Prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the prisoner has been identified as Naser Nabizadeh, a resident of Urmia.

Based on information received by HRANA, Nabizadeh was arrested five years ago 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 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.