HRANA – Today, Thursday, February 26, the death sentences of four prisoners previously convicted of murder in separate cases were carried out in the prisons of Behbahan, Taybad, Ferdows, and Sari.

The identities of three of the prisoners have been confirmed by HRANA as Reza Azarang from Yasuj; Ahmad Ali Jamshidi; and Naser Mazloom, from Sari. The identity of the fourth executed prisoner, an Afghan national, is currently under investigation.

According to information received by HRANA, Reza Azarang committed murder in 2020 during a dispute over financial matters in Behbahan and was subsequently arrested. He was sentenced to death by a criminal court, and his sentence was carried out today in Behbahan Prison.

Ahmad Ali Jamshidi had also previously been arrested and sentenced to death on murder charges. His execution was carried out in Ferdows Prison. Another prisoner, Naser Mazloom, committed murder in 2021. After his arrest and trial before a criminal court, he was sentenced to death, and his sentence was carried out in Sari Prison.

An Afghan national was also executed today in Taybad Prison. His identity, previously sentenced to death on murder charges, is currently being verified by HRANA.

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

According to HRA’s annual report, in 2025, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran. This represents a 119% increase in executions compared to the year 2024. In many of these cases, due to secrecy surrounding the executions, prisoners were even deprived of the right to a final visit with their families.