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Report on the Execution of a Prisoner in Sepidar Prison, Ahvaz

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ahvaz, Ramshir, Sadegh Mousavi, Sepidar Prison

HRANA – A prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on murder charges was executed by hanging at Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz on August 24, 2026.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, a prisoner’s death sentence was carried out at Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of the prisoner as Seyed Sadegh Mousavi, 43, married, father of one child, and a resident of Ramshir County. His execution was carried out on August 24, 2026.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Mousavi was arrested approximately four years ago on murder charges and subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

At the time of this report, his execution has not been 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.

Report on the Execution of Four Prisoners at Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz

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ahvaz, Hossein Ghazlavi, HRANA, Jalil Salamat, Karim Mojdam, Nemat Maghami, Sepidar Prison

HRANA – In recent days, the death sentences of four prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on murder charges were carried out at Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz.

According to HRANA, at least four prisoners were executed at Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz.

On September 16, Nemat Maghami, a resident of Maragheh, and Hossein Ghazlavi, a resident of Ahvaz, both of whom had been sentenced to death on murder charges, were executed at this prison.

According to information received by HRANA, Karim Mojdam was also executed at this prison on Monday, September 21, and Jalil Salamat, a resident of Ahvaz, was executed there on Tuesday, September 22.

Mr. Salamat was arrested six years ago in connection with a murder case at a marketplace in Ahvaz’s Hasirabad neighborhood and was ultimately sentenced to death. Mr. Mojdam was also arrested approximately four years ago on a murder charge and sentenced to death.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these prisoners have not been 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.

Ahmad Heydari Arrested in Ahvaz

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Ahmad Heydari, ahvaz, HRANA, احمد حیدری

HRANA – On Saturday, September 19, Ahmad Heydari, a resident of Ahvaz, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, Ahmad Heydari was arrested in Ahvaz.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Heydari was arrested on Saturday, September 19, by Ministry of Intelligence agents at his father’s home in Ahvaz.

An informed source told HRANA that Mr. Heydari had moved to Iraq for work about two years ago, where he married, found employment, and settled. He had returned to Ahvaz to visit his mother when he was arrested.

Ahmad Heydari, 37, is married and has one child.

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

Report on the Latest Status of Detained Sunni Citizens in Ahvaz

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ahvaz, Hamzeh Sayahi, HRANA, Mohammad Savari, Sheiban Prison

HRANA – At least 10 Sunni citizens residing in Ahvaz, have been in detention for 12 days. Several of these individuals have been transferred to the quarantine ward of Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz, while others are being held at the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in the city.

According to HRANA, 10 Sunni citizens in Ahvaz, including Majid Sharifi (Savari), Arkan Sharifi (Savari), 17, Razi Heydari, Hossein Heydari, Abdolhadi Asakereh, Lafteh Heydari, Hamzeh Sayahi, and Mohammad Savari, remain in detention.

According to information received by HRANA, Majid Sharifi (Savari), 44, remains held at the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Ahvaz. The other seven identified detainees have been transferred to the quarantine ward of Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz. Majid Sharifi suffers from kidney failure, and reports received by HRANA indicate that he is in poor physical condition. Given his underlying medical condition, his continued detention at the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility has raised concerns among his relatives about his health.

These citizens were arrested on September 4, 2026, by Ministry of Intelligence agents at Majid Sharifi’s home in the Kuy-e Mashali neighborhood of Ahvaz. The arrests were carried out without the presentation of a judicial warrant and were accompanied by physical violence.

According to information received by HRANA, the citizens had gathered at the home of one of their friends for a meeting when intelligence forces surrounded the location, entered the residence, and arrested at least 10 people who were present. Some of the citizens were beaten during the arrests. The attendees’ mobile phones were also confiscated, and Mr. Sharifi’s personal vehicle remains impounded.

In addition to the identification of Hamzeh Sayahi, 34, and Mohammad Savari, HRANA had previously confirmed the identities of Abdolmajid (Majid) Sharifi, 44, and his teenage son, Arkan Sharifi, 17; Lafteh Heydari, 36; Razi Heydari, 50; Hossein Heydari, 29; and Abdolhadi Asakereh, 30.

These citizens are residents of the Kuy-e Mashali and Akhar Asfalt areas of Ahvaz.

As of the time of this report, the identities of the other detainees have not been confirmed, and no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against these citizens.

At Least 10 Sunni Citizens Arrested in Ahvaz

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ahvaz, Ali Cheldavi, Ebrahim Hamdani, Hadi Beit Sheikh Ahmad, irgc, Jafar Cheldavi, Kamal Batrani, Khaled Gharbavi, Loghman Batrani, Mostafa Cheldavi, Reza Savari, Sunni Citizens

HRANA – On Thursday, September 10, at least 10 Sunni citizens were arrested by IRGC Intelligence forces in the village of Aboudeh in Ahvaz.

According to HRANA, on Thursday, September 10, at least 10 Arab Sunni citizens were arrested in Ahvaz.

According to information received by HRANA, these Sunni citizens had gathered at the home of one of their friends in the aforementioned village for a meeting and were arrested while performing congregational prayers. The arrests were accompanied by gunfire, violence, and beatings by security forces.

The identities of nine of those arrested have been confirmed as Mostafa Cheldavi, Ali Cheldavi, Jafar Cheldavi, Ebrahim Hamdani, Hadi Beit Sheikh Ahmad, Reza Savari, Khaled Gharbavi, Loghman Batrani, and Kamal Batrani. The identity of the tenth detainee is still being investigated.

These citizens are between 45 and 50 years old and reside in the Pardis and Shahrak areas of Ahvaz.

Among them, Jafar Cheldavi and Hadi Beit Sheikh Ahmad had previously been arrested and faced judicial proceedings in connection with their activities.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against them.

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January 2026 Protests: Narges Heydari, a Resident of Izeh, Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

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ahvaz, Izeh, January 2026 Protests, Narges Heydari, Sepidar Prison, ایذه, نرگس حیدری

HRANA – The Ahvaz Revolutionary Court sentenced Narges Heydari, a resident of Izeh who was arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests and is currently held in Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz, to five years in prison and additional punishment.

According to HRANA, Narges Heydari has been sentenced to imprisonment.

Under a ruling issued by the Ahvaz Revolutionary Court and communicated to Heydari, she was sentenced to five years in prison on the charge of “acting against national security.” As an additional punishment, the court also ordered her to perform “enjoining good” for one year.

On January 19, 2026, Narges Heydari was arrested in Izeh by agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Intelligence Organization in connection with nationwide protests.

Heydari, 38, is currently held in Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz.

Identities of Two More Sunni Citizens Arrested in Ahvaz Confirmed

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Abdolmajid Sharifi, ahvaz, Arkan Sharifi, Sunni Citizens

HRANA – Two more Sunni citizens arrested in Ahvaz have been identified as Abdolmajid Sharifi and his teenage son, Arkan Sharifi. Razi Heydari, Hossein Heydari, and Abdolhadi Asakereh had previously been identified. They are among at least 10 citizens arrested by intelligence agents in Ahvaz on Friday, September 4, 2026.

According to HRANA, two more Sunni citizens arrested in Ahvaz have been identified as Abdolmajid Sharifi, 44, and his 17-year-old son, Arkan Sharifi.

The two citizens, along with at least eight others, were arrested on Friday, September 4, 2026, after intelligence agents entered a private residence in the Kuy-e Mashali neighborhood of Ahvaz.

According to information received by HRANA, the citizens had gathered at a friend’s home for a meeting when intelligence agents surrounded the residence, entered the home, and arrested at least 10 of those present.

Reports received by HRANA also indicate that some of the citizens were beaten during their arrests and subsequently transferred to an undisclosed location.

HRANA had previously identified three other detainees: Razi Heydari, 50; Hossein Heydari, 29; and Abdolhadi Asakereh, 30. With the identification of Abdolmajid Sharifi and Arkan Sharifi, the identities of five of the detainees have now been confirmed.

These citizens are residents of the Kuy-e Mashali and Akhar-e Asfalt neighborhoods of Ahvaz.

In recent days, their families have visited judicial authorities seeking information about the condition and whereabouts of their relatives. However, their inquiries have so far yielded no results.

As of the time of this report, the identities of the remaining detainees have not been confirmed, and no information has been obtained regarding their whereabouts or the charges brought against them.

At Least 10 Sunni Citizens Arrested in Ahvaz

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Abdolhadi Asakereh, ahvaz, Hossein Heydari, HRANA, Razi Heydari, Sunni Citizens

HRANA – On Friday, September 4, at least 10 Sunni citizens were arrested after intelligence forces raided a gathering in Ahvaz. Following their arrest, they were transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, ton Friday, September 4, 2026, intelligence forces entered a private residence in the Kuy-e Mashali neighborhood of Ahvaz and arrested at least 10 Sunni Arab citizens.

According to information received by HRANA, the citizens had gathered at the home of a friend for a meeting when intelligence forces surrounded the residence and entered the premises. During the raid, the forces beat several of those present and arrested them. The detainees were subsequently transferred to an undisclosed location.

HRANA has so far confirmed the identities of three of the detainees: Razi Heydari, 50; Hossein Heydari, 29; and Abdolhadi Asakereh, 30. The identities of the other detainees are still being investigated.

These citizens are residents of the Kuy-e Mashali and Akhar Asfalt neighborhoods of Ahvaz.

At the time of this report, despite several days having passed since their arrest, no information has been obtained regarding the detainees’ whereabouts or the charges brought against them.

Najmeh Sadat Bonyan Arrested and Transferred to Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz

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ahvaz, Dezful, HRANA, Najmeh Sadat Bonyan, Sepidar Prison

HRANA – Najmeh Sadat Bonyan, a resident of Dezful who is active in the field of diving, was arrested today by security forces and transferred to Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz.

According to HRANA, on Saturday, August 29, 2026, Najmeh Sadat Bonyan, a resident of Dezful, was arrested and transferred to Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz.

An informed source confirmed the matter to HRANA, stating that Sadat Bonyan informed her relatives during a phone call that she had been transferred to Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz. She also stated that the charge brought against her is “insulting the sacred.”

Sadat Bonyan identified the judge handling her case as “Zadali.”

As of the time of this report, no precise information has been obtained regarding the judicial branch handling her case, the agency responsible for her arrest, the specific conduct underlying the charge, or the bail or other security measure ordered in her case.

Ms. Bonyan is active in the field of diving in Dezful.

Ahmad Key-Shams Held in Legal Limbo for Over Nine Months

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Ahmad Key-Shams, ahvaz, Izeh, Sheiban Prison

HRANA – Ahmad Key-Shams, a resident of Izeh, remains in legal limbo at Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz more than nine months after his arrest. Despite suffering from kidney disease and developing vision problems, he has been denied adequate medical care.

According to HRANA, Ahmad Key-Shams remains in detention at Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz.

According to information received by HRANA, despite more than nine months having passed since his arrest, Mr. Key-Shams remains in a state of legal uncertainty, and no court hearing has yet been held to address the charges against him.

An informed source told HRANA that he suffers from kidney pain, eye problems, and blurred vision. Despite Mr. Key-Shams’s repeated requests for medical treatment, the relevant authorities have refused to provide him with adequate medical care or transfer him to medical facilities.

On November 11, 2025, Mr. Key-Shams was arrested by security forces at his private residence in Izeh, with violence used during the arrest. He was subsequently transferred to the IRGC Intelligence detention facility in Ahvaz and, some time later, to Sheiban Prison.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against him.

Ahmad Key-Shams, aged approximately 37, is a resident of Izeh, has previously been arrested and convicted in connection with his activities.