Category: Executions

2022 Protests: Aref Khoshkar Executed at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj

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Aref Khoshkar, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj, moharebeh

HRANA – The death sentence of Aref Khoshkar, one of those arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests, was carried out at dawn today, July 15, 2026, at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

According to HRANA, the execution of Aref Khoshkar, a detainee from the 2022 nationwide protests, was carried out at dawn on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

A source close to the family of the political prisoner told HRANA that Khoshkar’s family was informed of his execution at approximately 8:00 a.m. today. Prison authorities refused to hand over his body to the family and transferred it to the Behesht Zahra morgue in Tehran at around 11:00 a.m. The family was also instructed to go to Behesht Zahra at approximately 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2026, to identify and receive his body.

The source added that Aref Khoshkar had been transferred to Suite 35 of Ghezel Hesar Prison on Saturday, July 11, 2026, and his family had their final visit with him on Sunday, July 12, 2026. His family had sought a one-month postponement of the execution and requested a meeting aimed at obtaining the consent of the victim’s family in an effort to halt the sentence. However, these efforts were unsuccessful. Despite assurances that such a meeting would be held, the relevant authorities ultimately took no action to arrange it.

Aref Khoshkar had been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court on the charge of moharebeh (enmity against God) through carrying and using a weapon, as well as the killing of a Basij member. His lawyer had previously pointed to significant ambiguities in the case, stating that the location of the killing cited by the court was not covered by surveillance cameras and that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the charges.

Aref Khoshkar was arrested on November 11, 2022, during the nationwide protests in Tehran’s Fallah neighborhood. His indictment, which included charges of moharebeh through carrying and using a weapon, assembly and collusion against national security, and the killing of a Basij member, was referred to the Revolutionary Court.

January 2026 Protests: Mohammad Amini Dehaqani Executed in Isfahan

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Dehaqan, Isfahan, January 2026 Protests, Mohammad Amini Dehaqani, محمد امین دهاقانی

HRANA – The death sentence of Mohammad Amini Dehaqani, one of those arrested during the nationwide protests of January 2026, was carried out this morning, July 15, 2026, in Isfahan. The Judiciary’s Media Center claimed that he had been sentenced to death in connection with a case involving the arson of the Dehaqan Governor’s Office and the destruction of public property in Imam Hossein Square and the city’s police station.

According to HRANA, citing Mizan News Agency, Mohammad Amini Dehaqani, one of the detainees arrested during the nationwide protests of January 2026, was executed in Isfahan.

The Judiciary’s Media Center announced that the execution was carried out at dawn today after judicial proceedings had been completed and the final verdict had been upheld by the Supreme Court.

According to the Judiciary’s claims, the protester was arrested during the demonstrations on January 9, 2026, and was tried and sentenced to death on charges of “setting fire to the Dehaqan Governor’s Office and police station by throwing Molotov cocktails, and destroying public property in Imam Hossein Square in the city.”

The report does not specify the prison where the execution was carried out.

It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

Two Prisoners Executed on Charge of “Armed Rebellion”

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armed rebellion, Hossein Palani, irgc, Mohi al-Din Abdollahi

HRANA – Iran’s judiciary media announced that the death sentences of Mohi al-Din Abdollahi and Hossein Palani have been carried out. The two prisoners had previously been sentenced to death on the charge of “armed rebellion against the regime (baghi).”

According to HRANA, citing Mizan Online, the judiciary’s official news outlet, Mohi al-Din Abdollahi and Hossein Palani have been executed.

According to the judiciary’s report, the two men were members of a group allegedly affiliated with ISIS. The report claims they had established themselves in border areas between Iran and Iraq and were planning to carry out armed operations inside Iran. It further states that security and military forces identified their location and surrounded the area, resulting in the deaths of several individuals and the arrest of others during the operation.

The report also claims that weapons, ammunition, equipment, and documents allegedly linked to the group’s activities were seized. Additionally, the judiciary media alleged that three members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) were killed during the confrontation.

According to the report, after the remaining suspects in the case were arrested and the investigation was completed, an indictment was issued and the case was referred to court. Following trial proceedings, Mohi al-Din Abdollahi and Hossein Palani were sentenced to death on the charge of “armed rebellion against the Islamic Republic of Iran (baghi).”

After the sentences were upheld by the Supreme Court, they were carried out on the morning of Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

The judiciary’s report did not specify the prison where the executions took place.

HRANA had previously published separate reports on the cases of Hossein Palani and Mohi al-Din Abdollahi during their imprisonment in Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj.

Two Prisoners Executed in Tabriz Prison

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Abdolreza Heydari, Citizen executed, HRANA, Mehdi Latifi, Tabriz Prison

HRANA – The death sentences of two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death in separate cases on charges related to drug offenses and murder were carried out at dawn today in Tabriz Prison.

According to HRANA, citing the Iran Human Rights Organization, yesterday, July 13, 2026, two prisoners were executed in Tabriz Prison.

The individuals have been identified as Abdolreza Heydari, 59, from Bandar Abbas and the father of two children, aged 18 and 24, and Mehdi Latifi, 27, from Tabriz.

According to the report, Mr. Heydari was arrested two years ago near the city of Tabriz on charges of transporting 14 kilograms of narcotics and was subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court. Mehdi Latifi had also been arrested five years ago on a murder charge stemming from a physical altercation and was later sentenced to death by the judicial authorities.

At the time of writing, the executions had not been officially announced by prison officials or the relevant authorities.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Ghezel Hesar Inmates Protest Transfer of Six Death Row Prisoners for Execution

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj

HRANA – Today, July 13, 2026, prisoners held in Unit 2 of Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj refused to accept their food rations in protest against the transfer of six death row prisoners to solitary confinement for the implementation of their death sentences.

According to HRANA, prisoners in Unit 2 of Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj have gone on strike.

Based on information received by HRANA, prisoners in Unit 2 of Ghezel Hesar Prison began their protest today, Monday, July 13, 2026, after six prisoners sentenced to death were transferred to solitary confinement ahead of their executions. As part of the protest, the inmates refused to receive the prison’s food rations and launched a strike.

Earlier today, the six prisoners, who had been sentenced to death on charges related to drug offenses, were moved to solitary confinement in preparation for the implementation of their death sentences.

It is worth noting that last year, HRANA also reported on strikes by a number of prisoners at Ghezel Hesar Prison protesting the implementation of execution sentences.

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Two Prisoners Executed at Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz

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Adel Abad prison, Morad Iran Manesh, Rahim Khanli, Shiraz

HRANA – On Sunday, July 12, the death sentences of two prisoners who had previously been convicted on drug-related charges were carried out at Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA News Agency, two prisoners were executed on Sunday, July 12, at Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz.

HRANA has identified the two prisoners as Rahim Khanli and Morad Iran Manesh. According to information received by HRANA, both prisoners had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and were sentenced to death by the judicial authorities.

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

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Two Prisoners Executed in Semnan

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Farshad Pahlavani, Hossein Vahidpour, HRANA, Semnan prison

HRANA – The death sentences of two prisoners who had been convicted of murder in a joint case were carried out at Semnan Prison on June 16.

According to HRANA, citing the Iran Human Rights Organization, the executions were carried out in the early hours of Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Semnan Prison. The prisoners have been identified as Hossein Vahidpour, 24, and Farshad Pahlavani, 26, both residents of Semnan.

According to the report, Vahidpour and Pahlavani worked at a poultry farm owned by Farshad’s father. Four years and nine months ago, they were arrested on charges of murdering their friend, Alireza, at the same poultry farm. They were subsequently sentenced to death in a joint case.

The report quotes an informed source as saying that the killing was motivated by so-called “honor” concerns, based on the suspicion that the victim had been harassing Hossein’s sister. However, the two men later realized that Alireza had had no relationship with her and that they had been mistaken. The families of the two prisoners reportedly offered the victim’s family 35 billion tomans in an effort to obtain their forgiveness, but the victim’s relatives refused to pardon them and insisted on the implementation of the death sentences.

As of the time of writing, the executions have not been announced by Iranian state media or official sources.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Prisoner Executed in Kashan Prison

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Esmail Ghadiri, HRANA, Kashan prison

HRANA – At dawn on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Kashan Prison.

According to HRANA, citing the Iran Human Rights Organization, a prisoner was executed in Kashan Prison. The prisoner has been identified as Esmail Ghadiri, a 32-year-old native of Kashan.

According to the report, Ghadiri was arrested three years ago on murder charges following a physical altercation and was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

At the time of writing, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or the relevant government institutions.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

January 2026 Protests: Kamal Khan-Babayi Sentenced to Death

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HRANA, Kamal Khan-Babayi, moharebeh, Qazvin

HRANA – Kamal Khan-Babayi, one of those arrested during the nationwide protests in January 2026, has been sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Qazvin Revolutionary Court on the charge of “enmity against God” (moharebeh).

According to HRANA, Kamal Khan-Babayi, arrested during the January 2026 protests, has been sentenced to death.

According to information received by HRANA, Branch 1 of the Qazvin Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Asadi, sentenced Kamal Khan-Babayi to death on the charge of moharebeh through alleged participation in the destruction of public property. Following an appeal against the ruling, his case has been referred to the Supreme Court for review.

A source familiar with the case and close to the family confirmed the news in an interview with HRANA, stating: “One of the alleged acts cited against Mr. Khan-Babayi is the breaking of two surveillance cameras.” The source added that this has raised concerns regarding the handling of his judicial proceedings.

Kamal Khan-Babayi was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents on January 15, 2027. He was held for approximately 10 days at The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, where he was interrogated and beaten in an effort to extract forced confessions. He was subsequently transferred to Choobindar Prison in Qazvin.

Kamal Khan-Babayi, aged approximately 32, is married, has one child, and is from Qazvin County.

January 2026 Protests: Vahid Khan Sanami Sentenced to Death

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Abolghasem Salavati, HRANA, moharebeh, Vahid Khan Sanami, وحید خان صنمی

HRANA – Vahid Khan Sanami, arrested during the nationwide protests of January 2026 and currently imprisoned in Greater Tehran Prison, has been sentenced to death by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on the charge of moharebeh (enmity against God).

According to HRANA, Vahid Khan Sanami, who was arrested during the January 2026 nationwide protests, has been sentenced to death.

Based on information received by HRANA, Vahid Khan Sanami was sentenced to death by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, on the charge of moharebeh.

A source familiar with the case and close to Sanami’s family confirmed the news in an interview with HRANA, stating that his trial was held in May of this year.

Vahid Khan Sanami was arrested in March of last year in connection with the January 2026 nationwide protests and is currently being held in Greater Tehran Prison.