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10 Prisoners Executed in Various Prisons

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Borujerd, HRANA, Isfahan, Karaj, Mashhad, Semnan

HRANA – The death sentences of 10 prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on murder and drug-related charges were carried out in prisons in Borujerd, Mashhad, Karaj, Semnan, and Isfahan.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, eight prisoners were executed in Borujerd Prison, Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, Karaj Central Penitentiary, Semnan Central Prison, and Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. Haalvsh also reported the executions of two additional prisoners in Isfahan Prison.

The prisoners have been identified as Sajjad Shirzadi, 34, married and from Kermanshah; Farshad Safari, approximately 40, married, father of one, and from Hashtgerd; Mahmoud Talebi, 44, from Torbat-e Heydarieh and father of one; Seyed Hossein Hesari, 35, from Mashhad; Lotfollah Ahmadvand, 38, from Aligudarz; Faramarz Baghbani, 46, father of two and from Borujerd; Hamed Emami, 39; and Mohammad Ali Kaffashi, 42.

According to the report, at dawn on Tuesday, August 25, Sajjad Shirzadi was executed at Karaj Central Penitentiary. He had been arrested approximately four years earlier on a murder charge and was subsequently sentenced to death by a judicial authority.

At dawn on Wednesday, August 19, Farshad Safari was also executed at Karaj Central Penitentiary. Safari had been arrested five years earlier on a murder charge and subsequently sentenced to death.

At dawn on Sunday, August 23, two prisoners, Mahmoud Talebi and Seyed Hossein Hesari, were executed at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

Talebi had been arrested four years earlier and Hesari five years earlier, in separate cases involving murder charges. Both were subsequently sentenced to death by judicial authorities. On Saturday, August 22, the two prisoners were transferred to solitary confinement at Vakilabad Prison in preparation for their executions.

Elsewhere, at dawn on Sunday, August 23, Hamed Emami and Mohammad Ali Kaffashi were executed at Semnan Central Prison. Emami and Kaffashi had been sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court two years earlier in a joint case involving drug-related charges.

Their executions were carried out without their families being notified and without allowing them a final family visit.

At dawn on Tuesday, August 18, Faramarz Baghbani was executed at Borujerd Prison. He had been arrested three years earlier on drug-related charges, including possession of nine kilograms of heroin, and was subsequently sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court.

At dawn on Wednesday, August 19, Lotfollah Ahmadvand was executed at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. He had been sentenced to death three years earlier on drug-related charges.

Including Ahmadvand, the number of prisoners executed at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan on Wednesday, August 19, reached five. On the same day, four other prisoners, Mohsen Darabi, Abdolbaset Barahouei, Omidreza Ghanbarian, and Amir Farhadi, were also executed at the prison.

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

Two Prisoners Executed in Isfahan

According to Haal Vsh, at dawn on Monday, August 24, two prisoners were executed at a prison in Isfahan.

The prisoners have been identified as Saleh Zeidabadi, approximately 42, and his nephew, Merat Zeidabadi, 31, both from and residing in Fahraj County, Kerman Province.

The two prisoners were arrested in Isfahan in 2021 on drug-related charges and were subsequently sentenced to death. In the days leading up to their executions, they were transferred to the prison’s quarantine section without prior notice to their families. They were executed at dawn on Monday without being allowed a final family visit.

Female Prisoner Executed at Lakan Prison in Rasht

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HRANA, Rasht, Zahra Azizpour

HRANA – The death sentence of a female prisoner who had previously been convicted of murder was carried out at dawn yesterday, Tuesday, August 25, at Lakan Prison in Rasht.

According to HRANA, a female prisoner was executed at Lakan Prison in Rasht.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of the prisoner as Zahra Azizpour, approximately 43 years old, a mother of one, originally from Ardabil and residing in Rasht.

According to information received by HRANA, Azizpour was arrested six years ago on a charge of murdering her husband and was subsequently sentenced to death by a Criminal Court.

As of the time of this report, the execution of this prisoner 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.

January 2026 Protests: Flogging Sentences of Two Women Carried Out

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HRANA, January 2026 Protests, Neda Dadehjani, Qorveh, Setayesh Sarabi, ستایش سرابی, ندا دده جانی

HRANA – The sentences of 31 lashes imposed on Neda Dadehjani and Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi, two residents of Qorveh who were arrested during the January 2026 protests, were carried out on August 22, following their summons and appearance at the Qorveh Criminal Court. After the flogging sentences were carried out, the two women were taken into custody to serve their prison terms and transferred to Sanandaj Prison.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, the flogging sentences of Neda Dadehjani and Setayesh Sarabi have been carried out.

According to the report, on Saturday, August 22, the sentences of 31 lashes imposed on Dadehjani and Sarabi were carried out after they were summoned to and appeared before the Qorveh Criminal Court. Following the flogging, the two women were taken into custody to serve their three-year prison sentences and transferred to Sanandaj Prison.

Neda Dadehjani and Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi had previously faced a two-part legal case. In the first part, Branch 102 of the Qorveh Criminal Court sentenced each of them to one year in prison, 31 lashes, and two years of exile to Nikshahr County on the charge of “disrupting public order and tranquility.”

In the second part of the case, Branch 1 of the Qorveh Revolutionary Court sentenced each of them to two years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.” Of their combined prison sentences, two years are enforceable.

The two women were arrested by security forces in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026.

Neda Dadehjani, who is active in theater, had previously received an award at a regional theater festival for persons with disabilities. Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi is also a resident of Qorveh.

Three Arrested by Security Forces in Asmanabad, Ilam Province

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Amin Naseri, Asmanabad, HRANA, Ilam province, Ruhollah Gholami, Yaser Havasi, Younes Bakri, روح‌الله غلامی, یاسر هواسی, یونس بکری

HRANA – Younes Bakri, Yaser Havasi, and Ruhollah Gholami, residents of Asmanabad, a district of Chardavol County in , were arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location. With these arrests, the number of people detained in the area has risen to four.

According to HRANA, three residents of Asmanabad were arrested by security forces.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of the three individuals as Younes Bakri, Yaser Havasi, and Ruhollah Gholami. Younes Bakri was arrested by security forces yesterday, Monday, August 24. Yaser Havasi and Rouhollah Gholami were also arrested by security forces in the area in recent days.

A source close to the family of one of the detainees told HRANA: “Recently, following the arrest of Amin Naseri, another resident of Asmanabad, a confrontation broke out between a number of residents and security forces. Mr. Bakri, Mr. Havasi, and Mr. Gholami were also arrested in connection with this confrontation.”

As of the time of this report, no precise information is available regarding their place of detention, their current condition, or the charges brought against them.

HRANA previously reported that Amin Naseri, a resident of the area, was arrested by the IRGC Intelligence agents and transferred to an undisclosed location. According to information received by HRANA, Naseri was shot and wounded during a confrontation with the agents at the time of his arrest.

January 2026 Protests: Amir-Mohammad Mojallal Chubari Sentenced to Death

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Amir-Mohammad Mojallal Chubari, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, January 2026 Protests, مجلل چوبری

HRANA – Amir Mohammad Mojallal Chubari, arrested during the nationwide protests of 2026 and currently held in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, has been sentenced to death by the judiciary.

According to HRANA, Amir Mohammad Mojallal Chubari is currently being held in Ghezel Hesar Prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Mojallal Chubari has been sentenced to death by the judiciary. He had previously been charged at Branch 33 of the Tehran Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office, known as the Shahid Moghaddas Prosecutor’s Office (Tehran Security Prosecutor’s Office), with “assembly and collusion with the intent to commit a crime against national security,” “disrupting public order and tranquility through participation in riots,” “attempted intentional murder by attempting to run over security officers,” and “resisting officers.”

Mr. Mojallal Chubari was arrested in Tehran on January 2, 2026, during the nationwide protests and subsequently transferred to Ghezel Hesar Prison.

Amir Mohammad Mojallal Chubari, 22, had no prior history of arrest or criminal conviction.

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Shahin Azari Arrested by Security Forces in Naqadeh

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HRANA, Naqadeh, Salam Azari, Shahin Azari

HRANA – Salam (Shahin) Azari, a resident of Naqadeh, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, Salam (Shahin) Azari was arrested in Naqadeh.

According to the report, Mr. Azari was arrested at his workplace on Sunday, August 23, without the presentation of a judicial warrant. His arrest was reportedly accompanied by violence by security forces.

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.

In January 2025, Salam Azari was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Mahabad Revolutionary Court to one year and six months in prison. He had previously been arrested by security forces in Naqadeh in November 2023 and was ultimately released on bail in February 2024.

Salam (Shahin) Azari, 43, is from Naqadeh County, West Azerbaijan province.

12 Baha’i Citizens Sentenced in Sari

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Anahita Koushakbaghi, Baha'i citizens, Banafsheh Asadian Arabi, Emilia Fanaian, Fouad Leghaei, Hossein Fanaian, HRANA, Keyumars Akbari, Melody Samimi, Nasim Samimi, Qaem Shahr, Raquel Ataian, Sari, Soheil Haghdoost, Sohrab Leghaei, Zahra Golabian

HRANA – Twelve Baha’i citizens have been sentenced by the Sari Revolutionary Court to a combined 26 years and 165 days in prison and 76 years of deprivation of social rights.

According to HRANA, 12 Baha’i citizens in Sari have been sentenced to prison.

According to a verdict issued on August 20, 2026, Baha’i citizens Raquel Ataian, Keyumars Akbari, Sohrab Leghaei, Zahra Golabian, Banafsheh Asadian Arabi, Fouad Leghaei, Anahita Koushakbaghi, Nasim Samimi, Hossein Fanaian, Emilia Fanaian, Melody Samimi, and Soheil Haghdoost were convicted by Branch 1 of the Sari Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Ammar Ramezani. Under the ruling, Ataian was sentenced to four years in prison and 10 years of deprivation of social rights. Each of the other defendants was sentenced to two years and 15 days in prison and six years of deprivation of social rights.

The verdict states that the charge against these citizens was “engaging in educational and promotional activities contrary and detrimental to the sacred Islamic Sharia, with the aim of promoting and encouraging the Baha’i sect.” Court hearings on the charges against these citizens were held on August 1, 2, and 3, 2026, before the same branch.

A source close to one of the Baha’i citizens confirmed the news to HRANA and, describing the proceedings in the case, said: “The first hearing on the charges against these citizens was held in May 2024 before Branch 1 of the Sari Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Shoja Zoghi. Due to deficiencies in the investigation, the court returned the case to the investigative branch three times. However, because the deficiencies were not addressed, the case was removed from the branch’s docket. It was subsequently referred to Branch 104 of the Qaem Shahr Criminal Court, presided over by Judge Reza Majazi, where hearings were held on July 12 and 13, 2025.”

The source added: “During these proceedings, Soheil Haghdoost and his wife, Raquel Ataian, were arrested and were unable to attend the hearings. Following their temporary release, the two were tried separately from the other defendants. The Criminal Court subsequently issued a ruling declaring that it lacked jurisdiction and referred the case back to Branch 1 of the Sari Revolutionary Court. After holding three hearings, the branch ultimately issued its verdict.”

The source further stated: “During her detention last year, Raquel Ataian faced a new judicial case. By decision of Branch 104 of the Qaem Shahr Criminal Court, the proceedings in that case were consolidated with this case. Ultimately, both cases resulted in a verdict issued by Branch 1 of the Sari Revolutionary Court.”

Previously, final defense sessions for these 12 Baha’i citizens were held separately in March 2024 before Branch 6 of the Investigative Office of the Qaem Shahr Prosecutor’s Office, presided over by Reza Majazi. Prior to that, security forces had searched their homes, and each of them had received a separate text message informing them that a judicial case had been opened against them at the Qaem Shahr Prosecutor’s Office.

Prisoner Executed in Maku Prison

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Ardalan Sabzi Balkhkanlou, HRANA, Maku

HRANA  – At dawn yesterday, the death sentence of a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on a murder charge was carried out in Maku Prison.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, on August 23, 2026, a prisoner was executed in Maku Prison, West Azerbaijan province.

His identity has been reported as Ardalan Sabzi Balkhkanlou, 38, who was married and the father of a young child.

According to the report, Ardalan Sabzi was arrested approximately four years ago on a charge of murder and subsequently sentenced to death.

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.

Amin Naseri Arrested by Security Forces

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Amin Naseri, Asemanabad, HRANA, Ilam province, irgc, IRGC Intelligence, امین ناصری

HRANA – Amin Naseri, a resident of Asemanabad who had been wanted by security forces in connection with the January 2026 protests, was arrested yesterday by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location. During his arrest, Naseri was shot and wounded following an altercation with the agents.

According to HRANA, Amin Naseri was arrested in the city of Asemanabad.

A source close to Naseri’s family, who is familiar with the matter, confirmed the news to HRANA and said: “On Sunday, August 23, 2026, a number of IRGC Intelligence agents entered Asemanabad, located in Ilam Province, to arrest Amin Naseri. During the arrest, an altercation occurred, and Mr. Naseri was shot and wounded. He was subsequently arrested and transferred to an undisclosed location.”

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding Naseri’s whereabouts or current condition.

Amin Naseri is a resident of Asemanabad, a city in Chardavol County, Ilam Province.

Five Baha’i Citizens Arrested in Sari

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Baha'i citizens, Fakhereh Zahedi, HRANA, Maral Roshani, Negar Badiei, Sari, Shima Sanaei

HRANA – On Saturday, August 22, four Baha’i citizens, identified as Maral Roshani, Negar Badiei, Shima Sanaei, and Fakhereh Zahedi, were arrested in Sari. Yesterday, HRANA reported the arrest of Soraya Manouchehrzadeh, another Baha’i citizen residing in the city. Including her, the number of Baha’i citizens arrested in Sari has reached five.

According to HRANA, on Saturday, August 22, 2026, four additional Baha’i citizens were arrested in Sari.

HRANA has verified the identities of these citizens as Maral Roshani, Negar Badiei, Shima Sanaei, and Fakhereh Zahedi. According to information received by HRANA, Maral Roshani and Negar Badiei were arrested by Security Police officers and, after several hours of interrogation, were released at approximately 7:00 p.m. the same day. The two women were instructed to report to the relevant authorities next Saturday for further questioning.

Shima Sanaei and Fakhereh Zahedi were also arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents. In a phone call with their families, they stated that they are being held at the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Sari, known as the “Keshouei” detention facility.

Yesterday, HRANA reported the arrest of Soraya Manouchehrzadeh, a Baha’i citizen residing in Sari. Ms. Manouchehrzadeh was also arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents and transferred to the Sari detention facility.

A source close to the family of one of these citizens confirmed the news to HRANA and said: “The judicial orders presented by the agents when they arrived were solely search warrants and did not include orders for the arrest of these citizens. Nevertheless, the agents proceeded to arrest them. During the interrogations of Maral Roshani and Negar Badiei, most of the questions focused on their professional activities and allegations that they had used their occupations to ‘promote the Baha’i faith.’ When agents went to the homes of these two citizens, four officers were present, including one female officer.”

The source further added: “The arrests of Soraya Manouchehrzadeh, Shima Sanaei, and Fakhereh Zahedi involved a larger number of security personnel. Approximately 14 agents, five private vehicles, and a representative of the prosecutor’s office were present during these arrests.”

Maral Roshani is a health and personal care products retailer; Negar Badiei is an English-language instructor; Soraya Manouchehrzadeh is a Montessori instructor; Shima Sanaei is a health and personal care products retailer; and Fakhereh Zahedi is a homemaker.