Protester Arrested in 2022 Uprising, Mehran Bahramian, Executed

HRANA – At dawn today, Saturday, September 6, the death sentence of Mehran Bahramian, one of those arrested during the nationwide protests of 2022 in Semirom, Isfahan Province, was carried out. He had previously been sentenced to death on the charge of moharebeh (enmity against God) for the alleged killing of a Special Forces officer.

Mizan, the Judiciary’s Media Center, reported that on the morning of September 6, 2025, Bahramian was executed by hanging on charges of moharebeh through the killing of Mohsen Rezaei, a Special Forces officer.

According to the Judiciary, Bahramian was arrested on January 16, 2023, along with several others in the same case. He was initially sentenced to death by a branch of the Revolutionary Court in Isfahan. The Supreme Court later overturned the ruling and referred the case to a parallel court for retrial. Following a new trial, the death sentence was reissued and ultimately upheld by the country’s highest judicial authority.

The Judiciary alleges that on January 10, 2023, Bahramian, together with others, carried out an armed attack on a police vehicle, during which officer Mohsen Rezaei was fatally shot in the head.

The report did not specify the prison where Bahramian’s execution took place.

Execution of Three Prisoners in Yazd Prison

On Thursday, September 4, three prisoners were executed in Yazd Prison.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of the executed prisoners as Mohammad Salehi. Haal Vsh outlet has identified another as Ebrahim Safari (Mingel), 22, a resident of Zahedan. He had been arrested four years ago on charges of murder and sentenced to death by a criminal court in Yazd.

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

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

Prisoner Executed in Kermanshah

HRANA – At dawn on Tuesday, September 2, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Kermanshah Prison.

HRANA has identified him as Jalal Moradi. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Moradi had been arrested on murder charges and subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

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

Four Prisoners Executed on Drug-Related Charges in Qom Prison

HRANA– Yesterday, September 3, the death sentences of four prisoners, including three Afghan nationals, previously convicted on drug-related charges, were carried out in Qom Prison.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of the executed prisoners as Mehrdad Iravani. The other three individuals were Afghan nationals.

Based on information received by HRANA, these prisoners had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts.

Further details, including the identities of the three Afghan nationals, are still under investigation by HRANA.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant institutions have not publicly announced these 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 Borazjan Prison

HRANA – On Sunday, August 31, 2025, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Borazjan Prison, Bushehr province.

HRANA has identified the individual executed at dawn on Sunday as Emad Ghaedi.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Ghaedi had previously been arrested on a charge of murder and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

As of the time of this report, the execution has not been announced by prison officials or other responsible 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.

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Execution of a Prisoner in Gachsaran Prison

HRANA – Yesterday, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Gachsaran Prison.

The inmate was hanged at dawn on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. HRANA has identified him as Valiollah Avazpour, a father and resident of Gachsaran.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Avazpour was arrested about 13 years ago on a charge of murder and subsequently sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

As of the time of this report, the execution has 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.

Two Prisoners Executed in Aligudarz Prison

HRANA – On September 2, two prisoners were executed in Aligudarz Prison. They had previously been sentenced to death on charges of murder.

HRANA has identified them as Mahan Rashidi and Yaghoub Derikvand.

Based on information received by HRANA, they had previously been arrested on murder charges and sentenced to death by criminal courts.

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

Three Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison

HRANA – At dawn today, September 3, the death sentences of three prisoners were carried out in Ghezel Hesar Prison. These prisoners had previously been sentenced to death in separate cases on charges related to drug offenses.

HRANA has identified one of the executed prisoners as 42-year-old Sajad Sadeghi from Kuhdasht.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, these prisoners had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court. Yesterday, HRANA also reported that four death-row prisoners were executed in this facility.

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

Execution of Four Prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj

HRANA – Today, September 2, four prisoners were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison.

HRANA has identified one of the executed prisoners as Hooman Geravand from Kuhdasht. He had previously been arrested on drug-related charges, sentenced to death, and spent 18 years in prison.

The identities of the three other prisoners are still under investigation. One of them had earlier been sentenced to death by the court on charges of membership in the “ISIS” group.

The two remaining prisoners were executed despite no details of their cases being released, and judicial authorities have yet to officially confirm their executions.

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.

Execution of a Prisoner in Zanjan Prison

HRANA – At dawn today, Tuesday, September 2, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on a murder charge was executed in Zanjan Prison.

The prisoner hanged has been identified by HRANA as Bijan Hosseinpanah (Hossein-Panah).

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Hosseinpanah had earlier been arrested on charges of murder and subsequently sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

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