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Prisoner Accused of “Espionage” Executed in Qom Prison

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HRANA, Qom prison

HRANA – The head of the Judiciary in Qom Province announced the execution of a prisoner convicted of “espionage” for Israel. The prisoner was executed at dawn on Saturday, October 18, in Qom Prison, after previously being sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh (enmity against God) and corruption on earth (efsad fel-arz).

According to Mizan, the head of the Judiciary and the Judicial Council of Qom Province, without disclosing the prisoner’s identity, stated that the execution was carried out after the sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court and the prisoner’s request for clemency was denied.

Seyed Kazem Mousavi claimed that the individual had begun cooperating with Israeli intelligence services “for personal and occupational reasons” in October 2023, and was arrested in February 2024.

The Judiciary’s Media Center, without providing details about the trial process, announced that after obtaining the suspect’s “confessions,” the case was referred to court, which eventually issued a death sentence on charges of Moharebeh and efsad fel-arz.

Jahangir Rostami Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison

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Ehsan Rostami, Evin Prison, Harsin, HRANA, Kermanshah

HRANA – Jahangir Rostami, a member of the Harsin Teachers’ Trade Association, was arrested by security forces at his home on Friday, October 17, and transferred to Evin Prison.

A source close to Rostami confirmed the violent nature of his arrest and told HRANA:
“On Friday, October 17, security agents arrested Jahangir Rostami at his home in Harsin. His family later went to the Kermanshah Prosecutor’s Office, where they were informed that he had been transferred to Evin Prison.”

As of now, no information has been made available regarding the charges brought against him.

Jahangir Rostami, a 63-year-old retired teacher, is the father of Ehsan Rostami, a cultural activist from Harsin who was arrested by security forces in Tehran on August 20. Since his arrest, Ehsan Rostami has been denied family visits by order of Naser Jalayer Sartaghi, the investigator of Branch 5 of Evin Prosecutor’s Office. On Wednesday, October 2, he began a hunger strike to protest the uncertainty surrounding his case and the pressure exerted by interrogators.

Beating of Political Prisoner Omid Fathi in Vakilabad Prison

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Omid Fathi, Vakilabad prison, امید فتحی

HRANA – Political prisoner Omid Fathi, held in Vakilabad Prison of Mashhad, sustained an eye injury last night after being beaten by prison security officers. His pre-existing spinal disc condition has reportedly worsened, and he is currently denied phone calls and family visits.

A source close to Fathi’s family told HRANA:
“On the evening of Friday, October 17, several security officers at Vakilabad Prison attacked Omid Fathi after he left the prisoners’ phone area. As a result of the beating, one of his eyes was injured and became swollen and bloodshot. Given his history of a herniated disc, his physical condition is concerning.”

The source added:
“On Saturday, Omid Fathi’s family went to Vakilabad Prison to inquire about his condition but received no clear answers. Some officials claimed he was in the prison infirmary, while others said he remained in Ward 103. The family says they have been denied any contact or visitation, and repeated attempts to reach relevant authorities have yielded no results.”

Reports received by HRANA indicate that following the release of several audio recordings from inside the prison, a new security case has been opened against Fathi. According to informed sources, he was recently taken to court, where the content of the recordings was read to him, but his family has received no details regarding the legal proceedings or outcomes.

Omid Fathi, who suffers from back problems including a herniated disc, had previously been transferred to Ward 103 of Vakilabad Prison by order of the prison’s internal management and security department. On September 4, he went on hunger strike to protest poor prison conditions and the authorities’ failure to separate prisoners based on the nature of their charges.

In June 2025, Branch 1 of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court sentenced Fathi to a fine of 50 million tomans in lieu of six months in prison. He was transferred to Vakilabad Prison after being unable to pay the fine. Another case against him, including charges of ‘insulting the Supreme Leader’, was to be heard in a separate court session, which was postponed due to the Israeli attack on Iran.

Omid Fathi, a resident of Mashhad, has previously faced multiple instances of security harassment and prosecution in connection with his activities.

Arrest of Four Followers of the “Yamani” Movement

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and Abbas Fathiyeh, Hadi Gharadaghi, Mahdism, Mohammad-Reza Atoof, Seyed Hamed Miri, Yamani

HRANA – Seyed Hamed Miri, Hadi Gharadaghi, Mohammad-Reza Atoof, and Abbas Fathiyeh, followers of the “Yamani” movement, have been arrested by security forces and transferred to prison.

According to a report by Entekhab News, these individuals were serving prison sentences but had been released on furlough and failed to return to prison after their leave ended.

As of this report’s publication, no information has been obtained regarding their exact place of detention or the duration of their sentences.

Seyed Hamed Miri, Hadi Gharadaghi, and Abbas Fathiyeh have previously faced arrest and conviction in connection with their activities.

In Iran, individuals are frequently detained for claiming spiritual or religious connections to the Hidden Imam, a central figure in Shi’a Islam. The “Yamani” movement, led by Ahmad al-Hasan Yamani, promotes beliefs centered on Mahdism, a messianic doctrine within Shi’a Islam.

Iran’s security apparatus – particularly the Ministry of Intelligence – maintains specialized units tasked with suppressing religious, spiritual, and ideological groups that operate outside the state-sanctioned framework.

Two Prisoners Executed in Kerman Prison

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Execution, HRANA, Jaber Nadi, Kerman prison

HRANA – At dawn on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Kerman Prison.

HRANA has identified one of the executed prisoners as Jaber Nadi. The identity of the other prisoner is still being verified.
Based on information obtained by HRANA, the prisoners 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 responsible institutions have not yet officially announced the 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.

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Prisoner Executed in Taybad Prison

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HRANA, Maziar Fathi, Taybad

HRANA – On Wednesday morning, October 15, 2025, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Taybad Prison.

HRANA has identified the individual as Maziar Fathi. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Fathi had previously been arrested on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and responsible institutions have not yet 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.

Atash Shakarami Summoned for Execution of Flogging Sentence

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Atash Shakarami, Nika Shakarami, نیکا شاکرمی

HRANA – Atash (Zahra) Shakarami has been summoned to the Second Branch of the Criminal Enforcement Office in Khorramabad to receive 38 lashes, following a notice issued for the execution of her sentence.

According to the summons, issued on October 16, Ms. Shakarami has been ordered to appear within ten days to carry out the sentence. She was previously convicted by Branch 106 of the Khorramabad Criminal Court (Category 2) on charges of “spreading falsehoods,” for which she received 38 lashes, and defamation, for which she was fined 51 million tomans. The verdict was later upheld in its entirety by the Court of Appeals. The case originated from a complaint filed by a private plaintiff.

Atash (Zahra) Shakarami, who has a prior record of arrest, is the aunt of Nika Shakarami, one of the victims killed during the nationwide protests of 2022.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) strictly prohibits cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishments such as flogging. Nonetheless, in 2024, HRANA documented at least three cases in which flogging sentences were carried out, totaling 106 lashes. In the same year, the Iranian judiciary sentenced at least 131 individuals to a combined total of 9,957 lashes.

Three Prisoners Executed in Yazd Prison

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HRANA, Karim Aslani, Yazd Prison, کریم اصلانی

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, October 13, 2025, the death sentences of three prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Yazd Prison.

HRANA has identified one of the executed prisoners as Karim Aslani.
Based on information obtained by HRANA, the prisoners had been arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

According to HRANA’s report, in 2024, 25 prisoners were executed in Yazd Prison. Also, over 52 percent of executed prisoners across Iran 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.

A Female Prisoner Executed in Nahavand Prison

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Nahavand, Nahid Hemmati

HRANA – At dawn on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the death sentence of a female prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Nahavand Prison.

HRANA has identified her as Nahid Hemmati. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Ms. Hemmati had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

In 2024, the Iranian regime sent 27 women to the gallows, the highest number recorded in the past decade.

In Protest Against Executions: Report on the Fourth Day of Prisoners’ Strike in Ghezel Hesar Prison

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Hunger Strike

HRANA – Today, Thursday, October 16, the hunger strike by prisoners in Karaj’s Ghezel Hesar Prison entered its fourth consecutive day. Hundreds of inmates continue refusing their food rations in protest against the escalating wave of executions. Over the past few days, at least several prisoners have been executed in this prison.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, inmates in Ward 2 of Ghezel Hesar Prison, most of whom are detained on drug-related charges, began refusing their food rations on Monday as an act of protest.

A family member of one imprisoned individual told HRANA:

“It’s been four days since I last heard from my husband. The ward’s phones have been cut off, and we’ve only heard that several people were taken for execution. We are completely deprived of any contact or information and only learn from outside sources that several prisoners are executed each day.”

Alongside the ongoing strike, several families of prisoners sentenced to death have gathered in front of the prison in recent days, calling for a halt to the executions. These gatherings have faced restrictions and pressure from security forces.

The prisoners’ protest began when 16 inmates were transferred to solitary confinement for execution. In the early days of the protest, inmates in at least Wards 1 and 2 refused their food rations and held sit-ins in the ward halls.

Since the start of these protests, at least five prisoners have been executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison.

Between October 10, 2024, and October 8, 2025, HRANA’s Statistics and Publication Department has recorded 1,537 executions in Iran. According to this data, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj has accounted for the highest number of executions during this period.

The same report compares ten years of execution data in Iran, showing that 6,399 prisoners have been executed over the past decade. Execution rates in 2024 and 2025 have reached their peak, with at least 1,537 recorded cases—the highest figure in the past ten years. This represents an over 86% increase compared to the previous year (823 cases) and surpasses the ten-year annual average.