Category: Executions

Three Prisoners Executed in Shiraz, Kerman, and Dezful

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Adelabad Prison, Dezful, Dezful prison, HRANA, Kerman prison, Mehdi Farhadi, Reza Abdoli, Sanjar Navabi

In recent days, three prisoners were executed in the prisons of Kerman, Dezful, and Shiraz on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

On Monday, authorities at Dezful Prison carried out the execution of a prisoner named Reza Abdoli. According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Abdoli had previously been arrested on murder charges and was later sentenced to death by the criminal court.

On the same day, a prisoner named Sanjar Navabi was executed in Kerman Prison on drug-related charges. His sentence had been issued by the Revolutionary Court.

Finally, yesterday, May 28, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz witnessed the execution of a prisoner named Mehdi Farhadi. According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Farhadi had previously been arrested on murder charges and sentenced to death by the criminal court.

As of the time of this report, none of these executions have been officially announced by prison officials or responsible 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.

Four Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison on Drug-Related Charges

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Abbas Lak, Afshin Ezzati, Ghezel Hesar prison, Hojjat Havasi, HRANA, Karaj, Majid Khalifeh

At dawn today, four prisoners previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

HRANA has identified the executed individuals as Abbas Lak, Hojjat Havasi, Majid Khalifeh, and Afshin Ezzati.

According to information received by HRANA, they had been arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts.

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

Two Prisoners Executed in Central Prison of Karaj

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Central Prison of Karaj, Harsin, HRANA, Lorestan province, Rahim Amiri

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Tuesday, May 27, two prisoners previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges were executed in  Central Prison of Karaj.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of the executed individuals as Rahim Amiri, a resident of Harsin. The second prisoner, whose identity has not yet been established, was reportedly from Nurabad in Lorestan Province.

On Sunday, May 25, both prisoners were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for the execution.

According to information received by HRANA, the two individuals had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and were subsequently sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts.

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

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant state bodies.

Pedram Madani Executed

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Evin Prison, Ghezel Hesar, Pedram Madani, پدرام مدنی

HRANA News Agency – On Wednesday, May 28, Mizan, Iranian Judiciary’s media center, announced the execution of Pedram Madani, a prisoner convicted of espionage. He had recently been transferred from Evin Prison to Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

The Judiciary’s media outlet claimed that “Mr. Madani was arrested and prosecuted in 2020 on charges of espionage for the Zionist regime, under the accusations of ‘enmity against God’ (Moharebeh) and ‘spreading corruption on Earth.’ Following the completion of legal proceedings and the Supreme Court’s confirmation of the verdict, the execution was carried out.”

This claim comes despite a video released yesterday by Madani’s mother, in which she stated that her son had been sentenced to death without a fair trial.

Earlier this week, Pedram Madani was transferred from Ward 4 of Evin Prison to a solitary confinement cell in Ghezel Hesar Prison.

Pedram Madani was 41 years old and the father of one child.

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 Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj

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Farman Koushki, Ghezel Hesar prison, Karaj, Yashar Jafari

HRANA News Agency – Two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death in separate murder cases were executed at dawn today in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj.

HRANA has identified the individuals as Farman Kooshki, from Kuhdasht, and Yashar Jafari, from Tehran.

According to information obtained by HRANA, the two had been arrested in separate cases on murder charges and later sentenced to death by criminal courts.

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

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Execution of Nine Prisoners, Including Three Women, in Birjand and Kahnuj Prisons

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Birjand, Hamid Shirzayi, Kahnuj, Mahmoud Shirvani

HRANA News Agency – Nine prisoners, including three women who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, were executed in Birjand and Kahnuj prisons.

According to HRANA, citing Haal Vsh, at dawn on Monday, May 26, 2025, at least eight prisoners — including three women — were executed in Birjand Prison, South Khorasan province.

One of the individuals has been identified as Hamid Shirzayi, also known as Amanollah, 39 years old, father of 10 children, originally from Zahedan and residing in Gorgan.

Mr. Shirzayi had reportedly informed his family in a phone call on Sunday, May 25, of his transfer to solitary confinement. He was arrested in 2019 on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Birjand Revolutionary Court.

Additionally, according to the Baloch Activists Campaign, on Sunday, May 25, a prisoner identified as Mahmoud Shirvani was hanged in Kahnuj Prison, Kerman province.

The identities and charges of the other executed prisoners have not been mentioned in the reports.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not officially announced the executions. According to HRANA reports, in 2024, only 6% of executions were announced by official bodies or domestic media outlets.

In 2024, Iranian prisons witnessed the execution of 930 inmates. According to HRANA’s data, the number of executions carried out by the Iranian regime’s judiciary has risen steadily over the past five years. The percentage of executions related to drug charges has also increased year after year.

Prisoner Executed in Nahavand Prison

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Hamadan province, HRANA, Nahavand, Tahmas Jahanian

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Saturday, May 24, a prisoner previously sentenced to death for murder was executed in Nahavand Prison, Hamadan province.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the identity of the executed individual has been confirmed as Tahmas (Tahmasb) Jahanian. Jahanian had been arrested on murder charges and was later sentenced to death by the criminal court.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant 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.

Drug-Related Offense: Prisoner Executed in Zanjan Prison

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Homayoun Amjad, HRANA, Zanjan Prison

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Saturday, May 24, a prisoner previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges was executed in Zanjan Prison.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the identity of the executed prisoner has been confirmed as Homayoun Amjad.

Authorities had arrested Mr. Amjad earlier on charges related to drug offenses, and he was subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities 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.

Five Prisoners Executed in Yazd Prison

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HRANA, Yazd, Yazd Prison, Zabol

HRANA News Agency – On Wednesday, May 21, the death sentences of five prisoners previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses and murder were carried out in Yazd Prison.

Their identities have been confirmed by HRANA as: Nourweis Achkizahi from Zabol, Javad Rezaei, Reza Beigi, Vali Shahrbabaki, and Mohammadreza Dehghan Dehnouri, 38 years old.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Achkizehi had been arrested six years ago and Mr. Beigi at an earlier date, both on drug-related charges, and were sentenced to death. Mr. Rezaei and Mr. Shahrbabaki had been detained five years ago, and Mr. Dehghan Dehnouri earlier, all on murder charges in separate cases, and were also sentenced to death.

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

Prisoner Executed in Ilam Prison

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Adnan Labakpour, HRANA, Ilam

HRANA News Agency – On Saturday, May 17, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Ilam Prison.

HRANA has identified the individual executed at dawn on Saturday, May 17, as Adnan Labakpour, a resident of Ilam.

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

As of the time of this report, the execution has not been officially confirmed by prison authorities or relevant 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.