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Four Citizens Arrested in Separate Incidents Across Iran, Held in Uncertainty

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Hamed Raisi, Iranshahr, Javad Ebrahimi, Mahsa Shafiei Moghaddam, Nooshin Manshadi, Yasuj

HRANA – Nooshin Manshadi, a resident of Yazd, and Hamed Raisi, a resident of Iranshahr, were recently arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location. Meanwhile, Mahsa Shafiei Moghaddam, a resident of Yasuj, and Javad Ebrahimi, a resident of Chaboksar, were arrested in January and remain in a state of uncertainty. Mahsa Shafiei Moghaddam is currently being held in Yasuj Prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, 40-year-old Nooshin Manshadi was arrested on February 22 at her residence in Yazd County by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location. Hamed Raisi was also arrested by security forces on February 20 in Iranshahr and taken to an unknown location.

A source close to Mahsa Shafiei’s family confirmed to HRANA that she was arrested by security agents in Yasuj on January 8. She is currently being held in a state of uncertainty in Yasuj Prison.

Additionally, Hyrcani News reported that 18-year-old Javad Ebrahimi, a resident of Chaboksar, was arrested during the nationwide protests in January in the city. According to the report, there is still no information regarding his place of detention, and he has been subjected to pressure to obtain forced confessions.

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

Mahsa Shafiei Moghaddam has previously been arrested and faced judicial action due to her activities.

It should be noted that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025. After two days, the protests expanded beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these demonstrations became one of the most widespread protests in recent years. Following the suppression of the protests by law enforcement and security forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security institutions. For further information, refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “The Crimson Winter: A 50 Day Record of Iran’s 2025–2026 Nationwide Protests.”

A Report on the Execution of 24 Prisoners on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

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Iranshahr, Naeen, Sirjan

HRANA – The death sentences of 24 prisoners, including two women, who had previously been convicted on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were carried out in the prisons of Iranshahr, Naeen, and Sirjan.

These prisoners had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug-related crimes and murder and were executed between October 12 to January 20 in the prisons of Iranshahr, Naeen, and Sirjan. The identities of the prisoners, the charges against them, and the locations of the executions are as follows:

Hanif Lavardi – Location: Iranshahr Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: October 18

Azim Roshan – Location: Iranshahr Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: November 8

Nourkhoda Karambeigi – Location: Iranshahr Prison – Charge: Drug offenses – Execution date: November 15

Bahador Pishvazi – Location: Iranshahr Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: November 29

Bakhsh Ali, an Afghan national – Location: Iranshahr Prison – Charge: Drug offenses – Execution date: December 20

Mohammad Moshkini – Location: Iranshahr Prison – Charge: Drug offenses – Execution date: December 27

Ardeshir Borjian – Location: Iranshahr Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: January 10

Shiroodeh Gerayi – Location: Sirjan Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: October 21

Rouhoddin Shamohammadi – Location: Sirjan Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: November 4

Pejman Noorzadeh – Location: Sirjan Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: November 18

Hojat Samiei – Location: Sirjan Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: December 2

Pouria Valizadeh – Location: Sirjan Prison – Charge: Drug offenses – Execution date: December 16

Siavash Rashidpour – Location: Sirjan Prison – Charge: Drug offenses – Execution date: December 23

Khalil Jalilpour – Location: Sirjan Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: January 6

Navid Mousavi – Location: Sirjan Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: January 20

Fariborz Amani – Location: Nain Prison – Charge: Drug offenses – Execution date: October 19

Shahnaz Javadi – Location: Nain Prison – Charge: Drug offenses – Execution date: October 12

Elahyar Shokhi – Location: Nain Prison – Charge: Drug offenses – Execution date: October 26

Davoud Bagheri – Location: Nain Prison – Charge: Drug offenses – Execution date: November 9

Samir Ghorbani – Location: Nain Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: November 16

Ebrahim Jafari – Location: Nain Prison – Charge: Drug offenses – Execution date: November 30

Yahya Akbari – Location: Nain Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: December 14

Mojtaba Dehghani – Location: Nain Prison – Charge: Murder – Execution date: December 28

Reza Asadi – Location: Nain Prison – Charge: Drug offenses – Execution date: January 18

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

According to HRA’s annual report, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran in 2025. Based on this data, the number of executions increased by 119% compared to 2024. In many of these cases, due to secrecy, prisoners were even deprived of the right to a final visit with their families.

Sistan and Baluchestan: At Least 550 Detained Amid Ongoing Protests

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Chabahar, HRANA, Iranshahr, Sistan and Baluchestan, Zahedan

HRANA – During the ongoing nationwide protests, at least 350 citizens, including women, children, and students, were arrested by security forces in Zahedan, Chabahar, and Iranshahr. With these arrests, the total number of detainees in Sistan and Baluchestan Province has risen to at least 550.

The identities of 16 of those arrested in Chabahar County have been reported by Haal Vsh as: Roya Sedighi, approximately 26 years old; Parisa Raeisi, approximately 26; Maral Shirani; Fatemeh Shirani; Ayoub Jadgal, approximately 27; Abdolkhaleel Baluchi; Sajad Raisi; Nader Narouei; Azim Jadgal; Aref Ahourani; Majid Kadkhodaie; Halim Soleimani; Navab Baluchi; Mahmoud Shahouzahi; Hafez Gholami, approximately 19; and Samer Dorzadeh, approximately 30.

This news outlet has also identified 12 citizens arrested in Iranshahr as: Hamed Kalaki, approximately 28; Javad Rigi; Golmohammad Arbab; Nasser Narouei, approximately 35; Javid Zeynoddini; Ali Salahzehi; Yousef Askani; E’jaz Bamari; Jamal Bamari, approximately 21; Mohammad Ali Bijarzahi; Farhad Shiehaki; and Akbar Lashkarzehi.

Previously, the arrest of 200 citizens, along with the identification of 11 of those detained, had been reported by Hal Vash.

According to the report, of the total number of detainees, 320 were arrested in Zahedan and 230 in the cities of Chabahar and Iranshahr. Informed sources stated that these arrests were carried out en masse and violently, and that many individuals sustained physical injuries as a result of beatings with batons, punches, and kicks.

It should be noted that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began on Sunday, December 28, in Tehran. After two days, they spread beyond bazaars and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests have become one of the most widespread demonstrations in recent years. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the sixteenth day of the protests, published last night.

Juvenile Offender Executed in Iranshahr Prison

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Iranshahr, Mohammadreza Shehiki, Sistan and Baluchestan, محمدرضا شهیکی

HRANA – At dawn yesterday, the death sentence of a juvenile offender previously convicted of murder was carried out in Iranshahr Prison.

According to Haal Vsh, the prisoner has been identified as Mohammadreza Shehiki, 25, a resident of Masjed Abolfazl village in Iranshahr County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

According to the report, nine years ago, at the age of 16, Shehiki was arrested following a fatal altercation and later sentenced to death by a criminal court.

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

From the beginning of this year until the end of September, the Iranian regime has executed 1,028 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.

Three Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz

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Abdoljalil Ehsani, Adelabad Prison, Iranshahr, Mehdi Jahanpour, Shiraz, Yahya Zargari

At dawn today, September 16, three prisoners convicted of charges related to drug offenses and murder were executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, according to Haal Vsh.

The identities of these prisoners have been reported as: “Abdoljalil Ehsani, 33 years old, father of three, a native of Sarbaz and resident of Iranshahr; Yahya Zargari, 32 years old, resident of Iranshahr; and Mehdi Jahanpour, 21 years old, from Firouzabad, Fars Province.”

Mr. Ehsani and Mr. Zargari had previously been arrested in separate cases on charges related to drug offenses and were sentenced to death by the Shiraz court. Jahanpour was also arrested in 2022 on a murder charge and sentenced to death by the judiciary.

These prisoners were transferred to solitary confinement in this prison yesterday in preparation for the execution of their sentences.

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

According to data compiled by HRANA, Adelabad Prison carried out 49 executions in 2023, ranking five among prisons across Iran. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

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Elham Ostadi Sentenced to One Year in Prison

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Chabahar, Ebrahim Kouchakzai, Elham Ostadi, Iranshahr, Zahedan, Zahedan Revolutionary Court

The Revolutionary Court of Zahedan sentenced Elham Ostadi, a resident of Iranshahr, to one year in prison, according to Resanak.

Branch Two of the Zahedan Revolutionary Court issued the sentence, convicting her of “propaganda against the regime.”

The charges against Ostadi stem from her Instagram posts, where she protested the rape of a 15-year-old girl by the former police chief of Chabahar.

Elham Ostadi, a 30-year-old resident of Iranshahr, was arrested by security forces in August of 2023. She was released on bail on September 2, 2022, after posting a 200-million-toman bond (approximately 4000 dollars).

The report also mentioned that Ostadi had previously been fined for “disturbing public opinion” in a separate case.

Local sources had earlier reported that on September 1, 2022, Ebrahim Kouchakzai, the police chief of Chabahar, lured a 15-year-old girl to his private quarters under the pretext of interrogation and raped her. This incident sparked protests across Sistan and Baluchestan province.

In February of 2022, the judiciary announced that Kouchakzai had been convicted by the Military Court of Sistan and Baluchestan for the rape of the 15-year-old girl in the village of Sedighzahi. He was sentenced to imprisonment and dismissed from public service.

Two Civilians Fatally Shot by Military Forces in Sistan and Baluchestan Province

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Amir Safari, Hirmand, Iranshahr, Matin Narui, Sistan and Baluchestan

On November 16, two tragic incidents unfolded in the Sistan and Baluchestan Province, where military forces, without warning, fired upon civilians, resulting in fatal outcomes in Hirmand and Iranshahr counties, as reported by Haal Vsh.

In the vicinity of Iranshahr, military forces opened fire on a vehicle traveling on the road, claiming the life of 18-year-old Matin Narui (Narooie) with a gunshot to the head.

In a separate incident on the same day, 45-year-old Amir Safari (Sarani) was fatally shot in the chest in a village within Hirmand County. Responding to a gunshot, he and fellow villagers emerged from their homes, only to be met with gunfire from military forces positioned in a watchtower. Amir Safari, located just 100 meters from his residence, succumbed to the injuries sustained. The family’s inquiries into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident remain unanswered by local authorities.

Disturbingly, these incidents add to a concerning trend. According to data compiled by the Center of Statistics of Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), a total of 845 individuals were shot by military forces in 2022. Of these victims, at least 571 lost their lives, including 22 Kolbar, 9 fuel carriers, and 540 civilians. Additionally, 274 people suffered injuries from military forces’ gunfire, comprising 134 Kolbar, 128 civilians, and 12 fuel carriers. The need for transparent investigations and accountability in these matters is paramount to address the alarming frequency of such incidents.

Execution of Inmate in Bam Prison

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Bam prison, Citizen executed, Hossein Alizadeh, Iranshahr, Kerman

On Tuesday, October 10, Bam Prison in Kerman province bore witness to the execution of an inmate convicted of murder.

The inmate has been identified as Hossein Alizadeh, aged 30, originally from Iranshahr, according to Haal Vsh.

Alizadeh had been sentenced to death a decade ago. Two days prior to his execution, he was transferred to the quarantine section of the prison.

According to data compiled by the Center of Statistics of Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), between October 10, 2022, and October 8, 2023, a total of 659 individuals were executed by hanging in Iran, representing a 24% increase compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Seven of these executions were conducted publicly. Concerningly, many of the defendants were denied access to a fair trial and due process. For details and statistics, read HRANA’s report.

Legal Uncertainty Persists for Detained Amer Dadafarin and Mohammad Molazahi in Zahedan

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Amer Dadafarin, HRANA, Iranshahr, Mohammad Mola-Zahi, Zahedan

Amer Dadafarin, aged 18, and Mohammad Molazahi, aged 25, continue to be held in detention for over 39 days, in legal ambiguity.

Presently, they are incarcerated at the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Zahedan.
Sources close to their families, speaking to HRANA, disclosed that Dadafarin and Molazahi were apprehended by security forces in Iranshahr on June 18, 2023. Following two days of interrogation, they were transferred and confined in Zahedan’s detention facility.

Notably, on July 22, Molazahi was briefly allowed to visit his mother.

However, the reasons behind their arrest and the charges imposed on these residents of Iranshahr remain undisclosed.

Five Cross-Border Fuel Carrier (Sookhtbar) Killed by IRGC Forces

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Iranshahr, irgc, kolbars, Sistan and Baluchestan, Sookhtbar

On February 7, IRGC forces killed at least five cross-border fuel carriers (Sookhtbar) by shooting in Iranshahr, Sistan and Baluchestan Province.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting the Baloch Activist Campaign, at least five individuals carrying fuel across the border were killed by IRGC forces in Iranshahr.

The IRGC forces reportedly began shooting at their vehicle without any warning, setting the car ablaze, and five people died.
The victims’ identities are unknown at the time of writing.

According to HRANA’s annual report, in 2022, a total of 845 people were shot by military forces. At least 571 of the victims lost their life.

This includes 22 kolbars, 9 fuel carriers, and 540 civilians. 274 people were injured by military forces open fire, including 134 kolbars, 128 civilians, and 12 fuel carriers.