HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, May 20, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges was executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.
The identity of the prisoner has been confirmed by HRANA as Alireza Zarei.
According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Zarei had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and was later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.
As of the time of this report, the execution has not been announced by prison officials or relevant authorities.
According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz witnessed the execution of 92 inmates — an 88% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise places Adelabad as the second deadliest prison in Iran after Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.
