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.