HRANA – The death sentences of two prisoners convicted of murder in a joint case were carried out at Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, the death sentences of two prisoners were carried out at Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz on the morning of Sunday, October 18, 2026.

The prisoners have been identified as Heydarali Kord, 53, and Ali Pirzadeh, 46, both members of the Bakhtiari tribe and residents of Qaleh Tol. Both were married and had children.

According to the report, approximately 14 years ago, the two prisoners were involved in a mass altercation stemming from disputes over agricultural land, during which they committed murder. They were subsequently tried by judicial authorities and sentenced to death on murder charges in a joint case.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these two prisoners have not been announced by domestic media outlets or official sources in Iran.

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.