HRANA – On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, two prisoners were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad on drug-related charges.

According to HRANA, citing Haal Vsh, two prisoners were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

The prisoners have been identified as Abdollah Narouei (Hashem Shavabzehi), approximately 43 years old, a father of five, originally from Zahedan and residing in Mashhad, and Issa Narouei (Lakzehi), 30 years old, son of Osman, unmarried, originally from Zahedan and residing in Mashhad.

According to the report, Abdollah Narouei was arrested by security forces at his home in Mashhad on November 3, 2023. He was subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad in December 2025–January 2026 on drug-related charges. His execution was carried out without allowing him a final visit with his family.

Issa Narouei was also arrested by security forces at his home in Mashhad in 2025–2026. He was subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad on drug-related charges.

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

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.