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Execution of Two Prisoners in Mahabad and Rasht

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Abdolghader Rasouli, Amirabbas Shokri, HRANA, Lakan prison, Mahabad, Rasht

HRANA – The death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses and murder were carried out in the prisons of Mahabad and Lakan Prison in Rasht.

According to citing Kurdpa, at dawn on Monday, May 25, 2026, a prisoner was executed in Mahabad Prison. The identity of the prisoner has been reported as Abdolghader Rasouli, a married man and father of two from Mahabad.

According to the report, Mr. Rasouli had previously been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and was later sentenced to death by the judiciary.

His execution was carried out after he was granted a final visit with his family.

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

Additionally, the Iran Human Rights Organization reported the execution of a prisoner in Lakan Prison in Rasht on the same day. His identity has been reported as Amirabbas Shokri, a 29-year-old man from Rasht.

According to the report, Mr. Shokri had been arrested approximately three years ago on charges of committing murder during a fight and was later sentenced to death by the judiciary. He had previously worked at an auto repair shop.

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

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.

Arrest of Three Citizens in Mahabad

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Ahad Kheyri, HRANA, Mahabad, Mansour Abbasi, Vahed Kheyri

HRANA – On Monday, May 25, security forces arrested three citizens from Mahabad, Mansour Abbasi, Ahad Kheyri, and Vahed Kheyri, and transferred them to an undisclosed location.

According to a report by Kurdpa, in the early hours of Monday, May 25, 2026, three young men from the village of Bafran, located in the Shamat district of Mahabad County in West Azerbaijan Province, identified as Mansour Abbasi, Ahad Kheyri, and Vahed Kheyri, were arrested by security forces at their homes and taken to an unknown location. It should be noted that Ahad and Vahed Kheyri are brothers.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for their arrest or their place of detention.

Seyed Mohammadreza Razavi Fard, Attorney at Law, Tried in Court

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HRANA, Iranian Attorney, Mohammadreza Razavi Fard, Qom Province

HRANA – Today, Tuesday, May 26, a court session was held at Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Qom County to address the charges against Seyed Mohammadreza Razavi Fard, an attorney at law.

According to HRANA, Seyed Mohammadreza Razavi Fard, an attorney at law, was tried in court. Mr. Razavi Fard appeared today, Tuesday, May 26, before Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Qom to defend himself against the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

According to information received by HRANA, the case has been filed based on Article 4 of the “Law on Intensifying Punishments”; a provision that criminalizes certain political, cultural, media, and propaganda-related activities, including the production or publication of content deemed by the court to be against national security. The article also considers the sending of videos, images, or information to foreign or opposition media outlets and social media pages punishable if such actions are determined to be contrary to national security.

Seyed Mohammadreza Razavi Fard is a licensed attorney in Qom Province. He is currently temporarily released on bail.

Symbolic Military Event Involving Children Held in Hamedan Despite International Prohibitions

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children in military, HRANA, khorramshahr

HRANA – Despite Iran’s international commitments under the Convention on the Rights of the Child and obligations regarding the prohibition of involving children in military activities, a symbolic event titled “Deployment to the Front” was held in Hamedan. The program involved dressing children in military uniforms, placing weapons in their hands, reenacting scenes of children being sent to war fronts, and using other military-related symbols in the presence of children.

According to HRANA, citing IRIB News, a number of children in Hamedan were made to participate in a symbolic military program.

The event included dressing children in military clothing, placing weapons in their hands, recreating scenes of children being deployed to war fronts, the presence of military personnel, and the use of other military symbols around children. It appears that the event was organized by governmental and state-affiliated institutions.

The report referred to the event as the “Second Symbolic Vehicle Convoy and Deployment to the Front.” The program took place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Imam Square in Hamedan and, according to the report, was organized to mark the anniversary of the liberation of Khorramshahr during the Iran-Iraq war.

Images from the event published by IRIB News follow in the original report:

Under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, individuals under the age of 18 are considered children, and involving them in military activities is prohibited. Iran, which joined the convention in 1994, has violated its obligations in areas including child labor, judicial punishments, marriage, and military-related education.

In this regard, some human rights organizations believe that sending students to the “Rahian-e Noor” camps — which include visits to war zones, exposure to violent content, and ideological instruction — constitutes a form of instrumental use of children in pursuit of militaristic objectives. These camps have also raised safety concerns, including the risk of accidents such as bus rollovers.

Heshmatollah Tabarzadi Receives 3-Year Sentence Over Case Filed During Imprisonment

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Heshmatollah Tabarzadi, HRANA, Isfahan Revolutionary Court, طبرزدی

HRANA – Heshmatollah Tabarzadi, a political prisoner held in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, has been sentenced to three years in prison by Branch 5 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court in connection with a case opened against him during his imprisonment.

According to HRANA, Heshmatollah Tabarzadi has been sentenced to imprisonment. Based on a ruling issued by Branch 5 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Shahini, and officially communicated to Mr. Tabarzadi on Saturday, May 23, he was sentenced to a total of three years in prison on charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “insulting the Supreme Leader.” The court acquitted him of the charge of incitement and provocation to violence and murder.

The hearing regarding the charges in this case, which was opened against Mr. Tabarzadi during his imprisonment, was held on May 9 of this year.

Heshmatollah Tabarzadi was arrested by security and law enforcement forces in Golpayegan in September 2022 and was later transferred to Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. His case was reviewed on charges including cooperation with hostile states, propaganda against the regime, assembly and collusion against natinal security, and insulting the Supreme Leader, ultimately resulting in a sentence of 11 years and six months in prison.

Heshmatollah Tabarzadi has previously faced arrest and imprisonment due to his activities as well.

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Gholamreza Khani Shekarab Executed on Charges of “Espionage”

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Gholamreza Khani Shekarab, HRANA, غلامرضا خانی شکراب

HRANA – The Judiciary Media Center announced the execution of Gholamreza Khani Shekarab, a prisoner accused of espionage and intelligence activities in favor of Israel. The sentence was carried out after being upheld by the Supreme Court.

According to a report by Mizan, Gholamreza Khani Shekarab was executed. The Judiciary Media Center claimed that Gholamreza Khani Shekarab, described as “one of Mossad’s operational ringleaders abroad,” had recruited individuals inside Iran and employed them to carry out “anti-security actions” in line with the objectives of the Israeli intelligence service. According to the report, he was identified and arrested after engaging in intelligence and operational activities.

It was also alleged that due to his involvement in a sports field and his numerous trips to neighboring countries, he became connected with Mossad abroad and was subsequently recruited by the service. According to these claims, after his recruitment, he was tasked as a ringleader with recruiting other individuals inside the country and, following approval by Mossad officers, assigning them to carry out various missions.

Yesterday, Fars News Agency, a media outlet close to security institutions, reported that a death sentence had been issued for Gholamreza Khani Shekarab, claiming that the ruling was issued after court proceedings and the presentation of evidence and the defendant’s defense statements.

The report did not specify the location where Mr. Gholamreza Khani Shekarab’s execution was carried out.

According to data collected by HRANA, alongside the onset of military conflict, the issuance and implementation of death sentences in political and security-related cases have increased, and so far, 37 prisoners facing such charges have been executed during this period.

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.

Hojat Al-Mohammadi Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison

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ahvaz, Hojat Al-Mohammadi, HRANA, Mohammad Tahmasebi, Sheiban Prison

HRANA – Hojat Al-Mohammadi, a political prisoner held in Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz, has been sentenced to 21 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Ahvaz.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Al-Mohammadi was sentenced to 21 years in prison by Branch 3 of the Ahvaz Revolutionary Court. The verdict was formally communicated to him in prison last week.

His trial session was held in this branch in December of 2025. During the hearing, Mr. Al-Mohammadi and Mohammad Tahmasebi, who were tried jointly in this case, defended themselves against charges including “propaganda against the regime,” “disrupting public order,” and “cooperation with anti-regime groups.”

Mr. Al-Mohammadi was arrested at his home in Izeh on September 16, 2024, by several security agents. After the completion of interrogations, he was transferred from The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Ahvaz to Ward 5 of Sheiban Prison.

Hojat Al-Mohammadi, 40 years old, is the father of a young child and a resident of Izeh County. He has previously faced arrest and conviction due to his activities.

January 2026 Protests; Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi Executed

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Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi, HRANA, moharebeh

HRANA – The Judiciary’s media center has announced the execution of Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi, one of those arrested during the 2026 protests who had been charged with offenses including “enmity against God” (moharebeh).

According to Mizan Online, Abbas Akbari was executed at dawn today, May 25, 2026.

The report states that following his arrest, Abbas Akbari was tried and sentenced to death on charges including “enmity against God” (moharebeh), “intentional destruction of public property with the intent to oppose the regime,” “disrupting public order and security,” and “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against the country’s internal security.”

Mizan reported that his death sentence had recently been upheld by the Supreme Court.

The judiciary claims that during the 2026 protests, Mr. Akbari was involved in armed actions against government centers and buildings, including the governor’s office in Naein, Isfahan Province. The report also alleges that this executed prisoner opened fire on security forces.

According to data collected by HRANA, alongside the onset of military conflict, the trend of issuing and carrying out death sentences in political and security-related cases has intensified, with at least 36 prisoners executed on such charges during this period.

HRA’s Annual Report reveals that 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.

2026 Protests; Ilya Ben-Rashid Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging

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HRANA, Ilya Ben-Rashid, Isfahan, moharebeh, Shahin-Shahr

HRANA – Ilya Ben-Rashid, one of the detainees arrested during the January 2026 protests in Shahin Shahr, has been sentenced by a criminal court to six months in prison and 20 lashes. Another part of his case, involving the charge of “enmity against God” (moharebeh), is currently under review by the Revolutionary Court, and no verdict has yet been issued for that part of the case.

According to HRANA, Ilya Ben-Rashid, who is currently imprisoned in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, has been sentenced to imprisonment and flogging.

Based on the ruling issued by Branch 102 of the Shahin Shahr and Meymeh Criminal Court Two, Mr. Ben-Rashid was sentenced to six months of discretionary imprisonment and 20 lashes on the charge of “direct involvement in the theft of a computer case belonging to the Shahin Shahr Health and Treatment Network.” The court acquitted him of the charge of disrupting public order and peace through participation in protests.

According to information received by HRANA, another part of his case is still being reviewed by the Isfahan Revolutionary Court, and no ruling has yet been issued in that regard.

In April of this year, a hearing was held at Branch 5 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court to address the charges against this citizen. In this part of the case, he faces charges including “enmity against God (moharebeh) through participation in the destruction of public property, assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security, and anti-state propaganda activity.”

Mr. Ben-Rashid was arrested on January 22, 2026, in connection with the nationwide protests in Shahin Shahr, Isfahan, and was subsequently transferred to Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

He was later formally charged on February 20, 2026, at Branch 2 of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Shahin Shahr regarding the aforementioned accusations.

Ilya Ben-Rashid is 22 years old and a resident of Shahin Shahr, Isfahan.

It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

Bijan Kazemi Sentenced to More Than 37 Years in Prison

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Abolghasem Salavati, Bijan Kazemi, HRANA

HRANA – Bijan Kazemi, a political prisoner currently held in Evin Prison, has been sentenced by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court to a total of 37 years and six months in prison.

Based on a ruling issued by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, and recently communicated to him, he was sentenced to a total of 37 years and six months in prison on the charges brought against him in his case.

Bijan Kazemi, who had remained in pretrial detention until now, was tried in February of 2026 before Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges including “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security, and membership in groups opposing the state.”

An informed source told HRANA: “In this case, he also faced an accusation related to ‘procuring a weapon for the assailant of Judges Razini and Moghiseh,’ an allegation that had previously been rejected by security interrogators and about which judicial authorities in Kuhdasht had remained silent.”

In mid-August 2025, Bijan Kazemi’s interrogation session was held at Branch 5 of the Prosecutor’s Office of District 33 in Tehran without the presence of a lawyer. At the end of the session, bail was set at four billion tomans, but the case officer opposed his release. Mr. Kazemi was later transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Qom and returned to Evin Prison on September 25, 2025.

Bijan Kazemi has previously faced judicial harassment due to his activities.