Retired Teacher Ali Ahmadi Beaten at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz

HRANA – Ali Ahmadi, a retired teacher residing in Nurabad Mamasani and currently held in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, sustained physical injuries yesterday after being beaten by a prison official.

According to HRANA, on Sunday, November 1, 2026, Ali Ahmadi, a retired teacher from Nurabad Mamasani, was beaten by an official at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

A source close to Ahmadi’s family confirmed the incident to HRANA, stating: “On Sunday, November 1, Mr. Ahmadi was beaten by a prison official for unknown reasons while following up on medical treatment for his eye condition, despite having authorization to see a doctor. As a result, he sustained injuries to his head, face, nose, and back.”

The source further added: “In addition to his eye problems and a history of two surgical procedures involving his eye and prostate, Mr. Ahmadi also suffers from heart and kidney diseases. Nevertheless, prison authorities continue to prevent his transfer to medical facilities outside the prison.”

Previously, the Fars Teachers’ Trade Association reported that Ahmadi suffers from heart and kidney diseases. Furthermore, on September 1, 2026, despite a physician’s determination that he required medical care at facilities outside the prison, prison authorities, fully aware of his medical condition, prevented his transfer to a medical center.

Ahmadi faces several charges, including “corruption on earth,” “propaganda against national security,” “cooperation with hostile networks,” “incitement,” and “interference with public property.” His case is currently under review at Branch 10 of the Shiraz Prosecutor’s Office.

Ali Ahmadi, a 77-year-old retired teacher residing in Nurabad Mamasani, was arrested by IRGC Intelligence agents in Shiraz on March 7, 2026, and transferred to Adelabad Prison in the city.

One Prisoner Executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz

HRANA – At dawn on Sunday, November 1, 2026, a prisoner previously sentenced to death on a murder charge was executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA, a prisoner was executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz. HRANA has identified the prisoner, who was hanged at dawn on Sunday, November 1, as Iman Ashraf.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Ashraf had previously been arrested on a murder charge and subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

As of the time of this report, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or other relevant institutions.

Between October 10, 2025, and October 8, 2026, HRANA documented at least 2,003 executions across Iran, based on 1,857 reports, representing an increase of approximately 29% compared to the previous reporting period. During the same period, HRANA also documented 230 death sentences. For more detailed statistics and analysis of executions in Iran, read HRANA’s latest comprehensive report.

Teacher Union Activist Mahnaz Ebrahimi Arrested in Shiraz

HRANA – Mahnaz Ebrahimi, a teachers’ union activist in Shiraz, was arrested by security forces and transferred to Adelabad Prison in the city.

According to HRANA, on the morning of Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Mahnaz Ebrahimi, a mathematics teacher and a teachers’ union activist, was arrested by security forces.

The Fars Teachers’ Trade Association, which reported the arrest, stated that security forces entered Ebrahimi’s home, arrested her, and subsequently transferred her to Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

As of the time of this report, no information has been released regarding the reasons for her arrest, the charges against her, or the status of her legal case.

Prisoner Executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz

HRANA – Yesterday, October 8, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of non-political offenses was carried out at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA, a prisoner was executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of the prisoner, who was hanged at dawn yesterday, Thursday, October 8, as Mehdi Alizadeh.

According to the report, Mr. Alizadeh had previously been arrested on non-political charges and subsequently sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

As of the time of this report, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or other relevant institutions.

Alizadeh’s Obituary Notice

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.

Sheida Saberi Arrested in Shiraz

HRANA – Sheida Saberi, a resident of Shiraz, was arrested by Security Police officers on Sunday, September 20, and transferred to Adelabad Prison in the city.

According to HRANA, Sheida Saberi has been arrested in Shiraz.

According to information received by HRANA, Ms. Saberi was arrested by Security Police officers in Shiraz on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and subsequently transferred to Adelabad Prison in the city.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for her arrest or the charges brought against her.

Saberi has previously been arrested and faced judicial proceedings in connection with her activities. On October 8, 2022, during the nationwide protests, she was arrested by security forces in Yasuj and was released from the city’s prison on October 11 of the same year.

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Sima Sabto and Nahid Falahati Remain in Detention Without Due Process After 73 Days

HRANA – Sima Sabto and Nahid Falahati, Baha’i citizens residing in Shiraz, remain in detention without resolution of their legal status at Adelabad Prison more than 70 days after their arrests. They have been denied phone calls and visits with their families.

According to HRANA, Sima Sabto and Nahid Falahati remain detained in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz amid continued legal uncertainty.

According to information received by HRANA, 73 days have passed since their arrests, and they continue to be held at Adelabad Prison without resolution of their legal status. The two Baha’i citizens remain deprived of phone calls and visits with their families.

Previously, an informed source told HRANA that the authorities had provided no explanation for imposing these restrictions or denying the two citizens phone contact and visits with their families.

Sima Sabto, who is married and has two daughters, ages 19 and 24, was arrested by security forces at her home in Shiraz on June 23, 2026. Since her arrest, this Baha’i citizen has been interrogated on several occasions and has been charged with “propaganda against the regime.”

Nahid Falahati was also arrested by IRGC Intelligence forces in Shiraz on June 23, 2026, and transferred to Adelabad Prison. To date, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against this Baha’i citizen.

Over the past decade, Iran’s Baha’i community has faced more security and judicial actions than any other religious minority. A review of HRA’s annual reports shows that, over the past three years, an average of 72% of reports concerning religious minorities have involved violations of the rights of Baha’i citizens.

Prisoner Executed in Shiraz’s Adelabad Prison

HRANA – At dawn today, Wednesday, September 2, the death sentence of a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on a murder charge was carried out in Shiraz’s Adelabad Prison.

According to HRANA, a prisoner was executed in Shiraz’s Adelabad Prison.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of the prisoner, who was hanged at dawn today, Wednesday, September 2, as Aziz Roshanayi.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Roshanayi had previously been arrested on a murder charge and was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

As of the time of this report, the prisoner’s execution has not been officially announced by prison officials or the relevant authorities.

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.

Prisoner Executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz

HRANA – Yesterday, Monday, August 24, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on non-political charges was executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA, a prisoner was executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of the prisoner, who was hanged on Monday, August 24, as Bahram (Ghahreman) Keshavarzi, a resident of Beyza County.

According to information received by HRANA, the prisoner had previously been arrested in a non-political case on charges related to drug offenses and was subsequently sentenced to death by a judicial authority.

As of the time of this report, the prisoner’s execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or other 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.

Teachers’ Union Activist Mehdi Fathi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Additional Punishments

HRANA – The conviction of Mehdi Fathi, a retired teacher and board member of the Fars Teachers’ Trade Association, was upheld in full by the Fars Province Court of Appeals. He had previously been sentenced by the Shiraz Revolutionary Court to 15 months in prison and additional punishments.

According to HRANA, Mehdi Fathi has been sentenced to imprisonment and additional punishments.

On July 3, the Fars Province Court of Appeals sentenced Mr. Fathi to 15 months in prison, a travel ban, revocation of his passport, and a two-year ban on online activities.

The initial ruling in this case, dated May 11, had been issued by the Shiraz Revolutionary Court on charges including “propaganda against the regime.”

In January 2024, Mehdi Fathi was released from Adelabad Prison in Shiraz under electronic ankle monitoring. He has since been serving the remainder of the sentence from his previous case outside prison, subject to restrictions on his movement.

In March 2022, Mr. Fathi was sentenced to 12 years in prison, exile, a travel ban, and passport revocation on charges including “assembly and collusion with the intent to disrupt national security,” “propaganda against the regime,” and “insulting the Supreme Leader and the founder of the Islamic Republic.”

His sentence was subsequently reduced on appeal to eight years in prison, passport revocation, and a ban on leaving the country. Pursuant to Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the most severe sentence, five years in prison, was deemed enforceable.

This teachers’ union activist was arrested by security forces at his home in June 2022 and subsequently transferred to Ward 14 of Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

Mehdi Fathi is a retired teacher and board member of the Fars Teachers’ Trade Association. He is from the village of Kordshul, in Pasargad County, Fars Province.

Two Prisoners Executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz

HRANA – The death sentences of two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on charges of murder and non-political offenses were carried out yesterday, August 16, 2026, at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA, two prisoners were executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of the prisoners, who were hanged at dawn today, Sunday, August 16, 2026, as Mohammad Ali Pazireh and Hassan Kordi.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mohammad Ali Pazireh had previously been arrested on a murder charge and was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court. Mr. Kordi had also previously been arrested on charges related to non-political offenses, and his death sentence was issued by a judicial authority.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these two prisoners have not been announced by prison officials or other relevant authorities.

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.