HRANA – The death sentence of a prisoner who had previously been convicted on drug-related charges was carried out at dawn today, Wednesday, July 1, in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA News Agency, a prisoner was executed in Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz. HRANA has identified the prisoner, who was hanged at dawn today, Wednesday, July 1, as Rasoul Rasouli.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Rasouli had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judicial authorities.

At the time of writing, prison officials and the relevant authorities have not officially announced the execution.

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.