HRANA– At dawn on Monday, August 11, 2025, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan.

HRANA has identified the prisoner executed at dawn on Monday, August 11, as Hossein Rezaei. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Rezaei had previously 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 relevant institutions have not announced the execution.

According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, 61 inmates were hanged in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan — a 74% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise reflects a disturbing escalation in executions at this facility.