Amputation Sentences for Two Theft Defendants Carried Out in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – The head of the Judiciary in Isfahan Province has confirmed that the amputation sentences for two individuals convicted of theft were carried out in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan.

According to HRANA, citing ISNA, the punishments were enforced following the completion of all judicial procedures. The individuals were sentenced after their cases were reviewed by the prosecutor’s office, the preliminary court, and the provincial appeals court, with the verdicts ultimately upheld by the Supreme Court.

Asadollah Jafari, the head of the provincial judiciary, did not disclose the identities of the individuals but stated that they had been convicted of participating in both hudud (theft offenses defined under Islamic law) and ta’zir (discretionary punishments under civil law) thefts, as well as related offenses including property destruction and intentional bodily harm.

The implementation of amputation as a criminal punishment has been widely condemned by human rights organizations, as it violates the inherent principle of human dignity. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights explicitly prohibits cruel, inhuman, or degrading punishments.

Two Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Monday, June 2, two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death in a joint case on drug-related charges were executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

The identities of the prisoners have been reported by Iran Human Rights as Habib Almasi, approximately 35 years old and father of two children, and Jabrail Hashemzadeh, 30 years old, both residents of Birjand.

According to the report, the two prisoners, who were related (maternal and paternal cousins), were arrested four years ago in a joint case on drug-related charges and were subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

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

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.

Two Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Wednesday, May 28, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted of murder in separate cases were carried out in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

Their identities have been reported by Iran Human Rights as Shahram Abbaszadeh, 23, from Khomeinishahr, and Alireza Ahmadi, 35, from Aligudarz.

According to the report, Abbaszadeh had been arrested four years ago, and Ahmadi about six years ago, both in separate cases on charges of murder, and later sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been officially announced by prison officials or relevant institutions.

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons—marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.

Four Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – At dawn today, Monday, April 28, the death sentences of four prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

The identities of three of the executed prisoners have been confirmed by Haal Vsh as Mohammad Totazahi (Hanif), 26, from the suburbs of Zahedan; Abdolrashid Barahouei (Anshini), 41, a resident of Zahedan; and Ruhollah Palangi, 36, a resident of Rigan.
HRANA has confirmed the identity of the fourth executed individual, who was a woman, as Marjan Sabzi. Ms. Sabzi had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and was later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court on the same charges.

According to this report, Mr. Palangi had been arrested five years ago in Isfahan on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary. Mr. Totazahi and Mr. Barahouei were arrested in October 2019 (Mehr 1398) in Ardestan County on drug-related charges in a joint case and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report’s publication, the executions have not yet been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions.

A Woman and a Man Executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – On Saturday, March 29, the death sentences of two inmates — including a woman — who had previously been convicted in separate cases on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were carried out in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

Iran Human Rights has identified them as 24-year-old Mahnaz Kakaei and approximately 40-year-old Ali Sufian, a resident of Shiraz.

According to the report, Mr. Sufian had been arrested three years ago on charges related to drug offenses and was sentenced to death by the judiciary. Ms. Kakaei had been arrested four years and seven months ago for allegedly killing her fiancé and was also sentenced to death.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been officially announced by prison authorities or other responsible institutions.

In 2024, HRA reported 61 executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, making it the third-highest among prisons in terms of execution numbers.

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Two Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, on Drug-Related Charges

HRANA News Agency – At dawn today, February 27, two prisoners previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges were executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan.

HRANA has identified the executed prisoners as Morteza Jafari and Javad Mohammad Khani.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, both individuals had 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 officially announced these executions.

According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

Three Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Saturday, February 22, authorities in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, executed three prisoners who had been sentenced to death on charges of murder and drug-related offenses.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executed individuals have been identified as Ahmad Hanafi, a resident of Taybad village in Razavi Khorasan Province, Asghar Dehghani, a resident of Isfahan, and Vahid Mohebi.

Hanafi and Dehghani had been convicted on drug-related charges, while Mohebi was sentenced to death for murder.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced the executions.
In 2024, HRA reported 53 executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, making it the fourth-highest among prisons in terms of execution numbers.
According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

Update: Number of Executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, Rises to Six

HRANA News Agency – With the identification of two additional prisoners executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, the total number of executions carried out yesterday in this facility has risen to six.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, at dawn on Monday, February 17, six prisoners were executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan.

In addition to the executions of Ezzat Hosseini Duraki, Ali Eshaghi, Mohammad Shamseddin, and another prisoner whose identity is still under investigation by HRANA, the sentences of Borhan Wasim-Zahi, an Afghan national, and Heydar Babaei were also carried out. Both had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

It is worth noting that Duraki, Eshaghi, and Shamseddin had also been sentenced to death on drug-related charges.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant institutions have not officially announced these executions.

In 2024, HRA reported 53 executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, making it the fourth-highest among prisons in terms of execution numbers.
According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

Updated Report: Number of Executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, Rises to Four

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Monday, February 17, 2025, the execution of three more prisoners in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, brought the total number of executions carried out in the prison today to four.

In addition to the execution of Ezzat Hosseini Duraki, who had been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, three other prisoners were also executed. HRANA has confirmed the identities of two of them as Ali Eshaghi and Mohammad Shamseddin. Both had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the judiciary.

HRANA is still investigating further details, including the identity of the fourth executed prisoner.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant institutions have not publicly announced these executions.

In 2024, HRA reported 53 executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, making it the fourth-highest among prisons in terms of execution numbers.
According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

A Prisoner Executed in Dastgerd Prison on Drug-Related Charges

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Monday, February 17, 2025, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges was executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the identity of the prisoner has been confirmed as Ezzat Hosseini Duraki.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Hosseini Duraki had been arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary. He had spent more than ten years in prison before his execution.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant institutions have not publicly announced the execution.

In 2024, HRA reported 53 executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, making it the fourth-highest among prisons in terms of execution numbers.
According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.