Category: Executions

Prisoner Executed in Sari Prison on Drug-Related Charges

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Ali Khalili, HRANA, Sari Prison

HRANA News Agency – On Thursday, February 27, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges was executed in Sari Prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executed prisoner has been identified as Ali Khalili, a resident of Mashhad.

HRANA has learned that Khalili was arrested in 2020 on drug-related charges 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 his execution.

According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

Five Prisoners Executed in Kermanshah Prison

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Behrooz Safari, Kermanshah prison, Milad Moradi, Mohammad Fereydouni

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Wednesday, February 26, at least five prisoners were executed in Kermanshah Prison. HRANA had previously reported the execution of one of these individuals.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of three of the executed prisoners, who had been sentenced to death on murder charges: Behrooz Safari, Milad Moradi, and Mohammad Fereydouni.

Further details, including the identities of the two other prisoners, who were sentenced to death in separate cases on murder and drug-related charges, are still under investigation by HRANA.

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

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

Number of Executions in Ghezel Hesar Prison Rises to Nine

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Alireza Basati-Nia, Bahman Hooshmand, Evin News, moharebeh, Mosayeb Azizi, Sajad Eghbali

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on February 26, 2025, at least nine prisoners were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. Among them, five were convicted of murder in separate cases, one was sentenced to death for “enmity against God” (moharebeh) due to his role in an armed robbery, and three were executed on rape charges.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of four of the executed individuals: Mosayeb Azizi, Sajad Eghbali, Bahman Hooshmand (from Hamedan), and Alireza Basati-Nia (from Ilam). All had previously been arrested on murder charges in separate cases and were later sentenced to death.

The fifth executed prisoner, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, had been sentenced to death for moharebeh due to his involvement in armed robbery.

Additionally, the official news outlet Ivna News reported the execution of four other prisoners.

According to the report, one of the executed individuals had killed his neighbor during an altercation in 2022 and was later sentenced to death by the judiciary. He was hanged at dawn on February 26.

The report does not provide further details regarding the three prisoners executed on rape charges.

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2024. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Two Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, on Drug-Related Charges

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Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan, Javad Mohammad Khani, Morteza Jafari

HRANA News Agency – At dawn today, February 27, two prisoners previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges were executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan.

HRANA has identified the executed prisoners as Morteza Jafari and Javad Mohammad Khani.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, both individuals 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 relevant institutions have not officially announced these executions.

According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

Prisoner Executed in Kermanshah Prison

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Behrooz Safari, HRANA, Kermanshah prison

HRANA News Agency – At dawn today, February 26, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Kermanshah Prison.

HRANA has identified the prisoner as Behrooz Safari.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Safari had been previously arrested on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by the judiciary.

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

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

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At Least Three Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison

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Arak, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Kuhdasht, moharebeh, Mosayeb Azizi, Sajad Eghbali

HRANA News Agency –Today, February 26, 2025, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the execution of at least three prisoners. Among them, two were sentenced to death in separate murder cases, while the third was executed on charges of moharebeh (enmity against God) through direct involvement in an armed robbery.

HRANA has identified two of the executed individuals as Mosayeb Azizi from Arak and Sajad Eghbali from Kuhdasht, Lorestan province. Both had previously been arrested in separate murder cases and sentenced to death by the judiciary.

The identity of the third executed prisoner has not yet been confirmed. However, he had been sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh through direct involvement in an armed robbery. The Judiciary’s media center has released details of his case.

According to Mizan News, in September 2022, police officers patrolling the area grew suspicious of two motorcyclists. When the suspects attempted to flee, officers opened fire, eventually stopping and arresting them. Weapons were discovered in their possession, and they later confessed to carrying out a series of “violent robberies.” One of the suspects was sentenced to death, and after the Supreme Court upheld the verdict, the execution was carried out this morning.

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

Sajad Eghbali
Sajad Eghbali

According to data gathered by the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the highest number of executions in 2024. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Prisoner Executed in Birjand Prison for Drug-Related Offenses

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Abdollah Safarzehi, Birjand Prison, HRANA

HRANA News Agency – At dawn today, February 26, 2025, a prisoner sentenced to death on drug-related charges was executed in Birjand Prison.

HRANA has identified this prisoner as Abdollah Safarzehi, a father of one. He was arrested five years ago on charges of drug trafficking and possession of firearms and was later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

Prisoner Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, Khorramabad, Shiraz, Yousef Rostami, یوسف رستمی

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Monday, February 24, 2025, a prisoner who had been sentenced to death on murder charges was executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the identity of the executed prisoner has been confirmed as Yousef Rostami, a resident of Khorramabad. He had previously been sentenced to death by judicial authorities on murder charges.

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

According to HRANA’s data, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz carried out 85 executions in 2024, marking a 73% increase compared to the previous year. This places it as the second most active prison for executions in Iran. For a detailed analysis and full statistics on executions across the country, refer to HRANA’s report.

Three Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

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Ahmad Hanafi, Asghar Dehghani, Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Saturday, February 22, authorities in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, executed three prisoners who had been sentenced to death on charges of murder and drug-related offenses.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executed individuals have been identified as Ahmad Hanafi, a resident of Taybad village in Razavi Khorasan Province, Asghar Dehghani, a resident of Isfahan, and Vahid Mohebi.

Hanafi and Dehghani had been convicted on drug-related charges, while Mohebi was sentenced to death for murder.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced the executions.
In 2024, HRA reported 53 executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, making it the fourth-highest among prisons in terms of execution numbers.
According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

Prisoner Executed in Qorveh Prison

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Naeem Abdi, Qorveh, Qorveh Prison, قروه

HRANA News Agency – On Saturday, February 24, a prisoner sentenced to death on murder charges was executed in Qorveh Prison, Kurdistan Province.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executed prisoner has been identified as Naeem Abdi, a 21-year-old resident of Malujeh village in Qorveh County.

HRANA has learned that approximately two years ago, Abdi, along with his father, was involved in the murder of a taxi driver. He was subsequently arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

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

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.