Category: Executions

Three Prisoners Executed in Isfahan Prison

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Citizen executed, Dastgerd Prison, Fariborz Jafari, Hamidreza Afsharipour, HRANA, Isfahan

HRANA – On June 15, authorities at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan executed three prisoners on charges of murder and drug-related offenses.

HRANA has identified one of the prisoners as Mohammadreza Gashoul. According to information received by HRANA, he had previously been arrested on a murder charge and was sentenced to death by a criminal court.

The Iran Human Rights Organization has identified the other two prisoners as Fariborz Jafari, 27, from Khomeyni Shahr, and Hamidreza Afsharipour, 51, from Fuman and the father of three children.

According to the report, Fariborz Jafari had previously been arrested on a murder charge and was sentenced to death by the judicial authorities. He was being held in Ward 4 of Dastgerd Prison and had previously been incarcerated in Najafabad Prison. Hamidreza Afsharipour had been arrested approximately two years ago on drug-related charges and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judicial authorities.

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

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.

Eight Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj

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Amirabbas Dekavand, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj, Seyed Akbar Banihashem

HRANA – On Saturday, June 13, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj witnessed the execution of eight prisoners. HRANA has confirmed the identities of two of those executed, both of whom had previously been sentenced to death on murder charges.

On Saturday, June 13, authorities at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj carried out the executions of eight prisoners. HRANA has identified two of them as Seyed Akbar Banihashem and Amirabbas Dekavand. Both prisoners had been sentenced to death on charges of murder. HRANA is continuing to investigate and verify the identities of the other six prisoners.

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

Six Prisoners Executed in Multiple Iranian Prisons

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Ahmadreza Torabi, Dastgerd Prison, Farhad Minaei, Hossein Salehpour, HRANA, Isfahan, Khorramabad Prison, Shirvan Prison

HRANA – The death sentences of four prisoners were carried out in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, Khorramabad Prison, and Shirvan Prison. In addition, following the identification of two other prisoners, the number of people executed on Tuesday in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan and Dizelabad Prison in Kermanshah has risen to four. These prisoners had previously been sentenced to death in separate cases on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

According to a report by the Iran Human Rights Organization, two prisoners were executed at dawn on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

They were identified as Farhad Minaei, 40, from Borujerd, and Hossein Salehpour, from Shiraz.

According to the report, Mr. Salehpour had been arrested approximately four years ago, and Mr. Minaei about two years ago, in separate cases involving drug-related charges. They were subsequently sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

The report also states that the death sentence of another prisoner was carried out on June 1, 2026, in Shirvan Prison.

The prisoner was identified as Keramat Mansouri, 53, a father of four from Baghan village in Shirvan County.

According to the report, he had been arrested about five years ago on murder charges and was later sentenced to death by a judicial authority.

Number of Executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, Rises to Two

According to Iran Human Rights, on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, a prisoner identified as Reza Ghanbarlou, 45, from Rasht and the father of two children, was executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

The report states that Mr. Ghanbarlou had been arrested approximately five years ago on drug-related charges and was subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

HRANA had previously reported the execution of another prisoner, Rashid Ghanbarzehi, in the same prison on the same date.

Number of Executions in Dizelabad Prison, Kermanshah, Reaches Two

According to another report from Iran Human Rights, Dariush Ghobadi was executed at dawn on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Dizelabad Prison in Kermanshah.

Ghobadi had been accused of murdering four members of his family and one of his friends on October 17, 2023. He was subsequently sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

The execution of Abbas Zarei in the same prison on the same date had previously been reported.

Execution of a Prisoner in Khorramabad

According to Iran Human Rights, a prisoner was executed in Khorramabad Prison on May 14, 2026.

The prisoner was identified as Ahmadreza Torabi, 32, from Khorramabad.

According to the report, Mr. Torabi had been arrested approximately five years ago on a murder charge stemming from a street altercation and was later sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

At the time of writing this report, the executions of these prisoners had not been officially announced by prison authorities or the relevant responsible institutions.

According to HRA’s annual report, in 2025, there were reports of delayed or unpaid wages amounting to at least 638 months across 182 industrial and service units, 2,458 cases of dismissals or layoffs and 3,761 workers left in uncertain employment conditions.

Prisoner Executed in Kermanshah Prison

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Abbas Zarei, Kermanshah

HRANA  – At dawn on Tuesday, June 9, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on a murder charge was executed in Kermanshah Prison.

According to a report by Kurdpa, a prisoner was executed in Kermanshah Prison. The identity of the prisoner, who was hanged at dawn on Tuesday, June 9, has been reported as Abbas Zarei, a 40-year-old married man, father of one child, and a resident of the village of Sarin in the Firouzabad District of Kermanshah County.

According to the report, Mr. Zarei had been charged with a murder that occurred eight years ago. He was arrested in 2024 and was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

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

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.

2026 Protests: Alireza Peighambari Sentenced to Death

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Alireza Peighambari, HRANA, علیرضا پیغمبری

HRANA  – Alireza Peighambari, a 26-year-old man detained during the nationwide protests of January 2026, has been sentenced to death by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on the charge of moharebeh (“enmity against God”). Peighambari, who is currently held in Greater Tehran Penitentiary, is awaiting the outcome of a review by Branch 9 of the Supreme Court.

According to HRANA, Alireza Peighambari, one of the individuals arrested during the January nationwide protests, has been sentenced to death.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Peighambari, 26, was sentenced to death by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on the charge of moharebeh. His case is currently being reviewed by Branch 9 of the Supreme Court.

Alireza Peighambari was arrested by security forces on January 9, 2026, during the nationwide protests. He was subsequently released on bail in March-April 2026.

The defendant was first tried before Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court in May 2026.

A second hearing on the charges against Mr. Peighambari was then held in early June 2026 before the same branch. Following the conclusion of the hearing, he was taken into custody and transferred to Greater Tehran Penitentiary.

A source familiar with the matter confirmed the news to HRANA and stated: “Alireza did not participate in the protest gatherings. In fact, after leaving his workplace, he arrived in the area during the commotion caused by the protests and unintentionally found himself caught in the crowd.”

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Report on the Execution of Six Prisoners in Various Prisons

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Farrokh Amjadi, Khorramabad, Masjed-Soleyman, Mohammad-Ghasem Abdevand, Noormorad Fallahnejad, Rahim Ghanbari

HRANA – The death sentences of six prisoners previously convicted on drug-related offenses and murder charges have been carried out in the prisons of Khorramabad, Lakan (Rasht), and Dastgerd (Isfahan).

According to HRANA, citing the Iran Human Rights, a prisoner was executed at dawn on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in Lakan Prison in Rasht. The prisoner has been identified as Siavash Afrashteh, a 27-year-old resident of Rasht.

According to the report, Mr. Afrashteh was arrested approximately three years ago on drug-related charges and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

In a separate report, four prisoners were executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

The prisoners have been identified as Mohammad-Ghasem Abdevand, 33; Rahim Ghanbari, 38, both from Masjed Soleyman; Farrokh Amjadi, 46, from Khomeinishahr and the father of two children; and Reza Pedram Asivand, 31, from Junaqan County.

According to the report, dated June 3, 2026, the executions of Abdevand, Ghanbari, and Amjadi were carried out. Abdevand and Ghanbari had been arrested approximately two years earlier in a joint case, while Amjadi had been arrested about four years ago, all on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by judicial authorities. On May 5, 2026, Reza Pedram Asivand was also executed in the same prison after previously being arrested and sentenced to death on similar charges.

In another report, at dawn on Saturday, June 6, 2026, a prisoner identified as Noormorad Fallahnejad, a father of three from Khorramabad, was executed in the city’s prison.

The report states that Mr. Fallahnejad had been arrested approximately four years and eight months ago on a murder charge and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

As of the time of publication, the executions of these prisoners had not been officially announced by prison authorities or the relevant state institutions.

Inmate Executed in Sepidar Prison, Ahvaz

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ahvaz, HRANA, Mohammad Abiyat, Sepidar Prison

HRANA – At dawn on Saturday, June 6, 2026, the death sentence of an inmate previously convicted of murder was carried out in Sepidar Prison, Ahvaz.

According to HRANA, at dawn on Saturday, June 6, 2026, an inmate was executed in Sepidar Prison, Ahvaz. The identity of the prisoner has been confirmed as Mohammad Abiyat, 27 years old.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Abiyat was arrested approximately three years ago following a dispute and altercation that resulted in a fatality. He was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court, and the sentence was later upheld by the Supreme Court.

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

Report on the Execution of Two Prisoners, Including a Young Woman, in Tabriz and Gorgan Prisons

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Afsaneh Zandabadi, Gorgan, HRANA, Saber Akrami, Tabriz

HRANA – Two prisoners, including a young woman, were executed in the prisons of Gorgan and Tabriz. One had been sentenced to death on a murder charge, while the other had been convicted on drug-related offenses.

According to the Iran Human Rights Organization, two prisoners, including a woman, were executed in Gorgan and Tabriz prisons. The prisoners have been identified as Saber Akrami, 54, a father of four from Gorgan, and Afsaneh Zandabadi, 22.

According to the report, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Saber Akrami was hanged in Gorgan Prison. He had been arrested three years ago on a murder charge reportedly motivated by so-called “honor” reasons and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

Afsaneh Zandabadi was executed on May 18, 2026, in Tabriz Prison. She had been arrested three years earlier, at the age of 19, on drug-related charges and was later sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court.

At the time of writing, prison authorities and relevant institutions had not officially announced the executions.

January 2026 Protests: Ali Kamali Sentenced to Death

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Ali Kamali, Malaysia, Tehran

HRANA – Ali Kamali, arrested during the nationwide protests of January 2026 and currently held in Greater Tehran Prison, has been sentenced to death by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on the charge of moharebeh (“enmity against God”). Mr. Kamali, who resides in Malaysia, was arrested after returning to Iran and has now been sentenced to death.

In mid-May of this year, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced him to death on the charge of moharebeh. The verdict is currently under review by the Supreme Court.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Kamali was arrested on January 12, 2026, during the nationwide protests in Tehran. He holds residency in Malaysia, and his arrest took place several days after he had traveled to Iran. He is currently being held in Greater Tehran Prison.

At the time of publication, no further information was available regarding the details of his case or the judicial proceedings against him.

After Death Sentence Overturned by the Supreme Court, Yaghoub Derakhshan Sentenced to Death Again

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Baghi, Yaghoub Derakhshan, یعقوب درخشان

HRANA – Yaghoub Derakhshan, a political prisoner held in Lakan Prison in Rasht, has once again been sentenced to death by the Rasht Revolutionary Court after his previous death sentence was overturned by the Supreme Court and his case was referred to a parallel court branch for retrial.

Based on information received by HRANA, following a new review of Mr. Derakhshan’s case, Branch 2 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court again sentenced him to death on the charge of “baghi” (armed rebellion against the regime). The ruling was issued last week and was recently communicated to him in prison.

Mr. Derakhshan’s previous death sentence had earlier been overturned by the Supreme Court, and his case was referred to Branch 2 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court for reconsideration.

The initial charge against Yaghoub Derakhshan during his first arrest, which took place in July 2024, was “propaganda against the regime.” After several weeks, he was released on bail. However, following his second arrest, he was charged with the more serious offense of “baghi” and was ultimately sentenced to death in the summer of last year by Branch 1 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Ahmad Darvish-Goftar.

Sources previously told HRANA that during interrogations, Mr. Derakhshan was subjected to severe psychological and physical pressure and was compelled to make self-incriminating confessions. These confessions were later used as the primary evidence supporting the death sentence.

Due to the judiciary’s lack of transparency regarding the case, details concerning the specific allegations against Mr. Derakhshan remain unknown.

Yaghoub Derakhshan is 50 years old and a resident of Bandar Anzali.