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Report on the Execution of Three Prisoners, Including a Woman, in Mahabad Prison

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Dima Faramarzi, HRANA, Kaviar Khediripour, Mahabad, Mehran Hagh-Panah

HRANA – The death sentences of three prisoners, including one woman, who had previously been convicted on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were carried out in Mahabad Prison between September 21 and October 15.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of these prisoners as Mehran Hagh-Panah, Dima Faramarzi, and Kaviar Khediripour.

Based on information received by HRANA, the execution of Mehran Hagh-Panah, a resident of Tabriz, was carried out on October 15. He had been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.
The execution of Ms. Faramarzi, who had previously been sentenced to death for the murder of her husband’s father, was carried out on Tuesday, September 30. Kaviar Khediripour, who had also been sentenced to death for murder, was executed on September 21.

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

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons, marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.

Two Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Mahabad

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Keyvan Seyed-Ahmadi, Mahabad, Sirvan Shaveleh, مهاباد

HRANA – Keyvan Seyed-Ahmadi and Sirvan Shaveleh, residents of Mahabad, were arrested by security forces in this city and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to Krudpa, Mr. Seyed-Ahmadi was arrested on Tuesday, October 28, and Ms. Shaveleh in the early hours of Wednesday, October 29, both at their homes by security agents.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for their arrests, the charges against them, or their current whereabouts.

It is worth noting that Jalal Sadafi, Ms. Shaveleh’s husband, was arrested by security forces on December 15, 2024, and remains in Mahabad Prison under temporary detention without a verdict.

Heavy Prison Sentences Issued for Six Residents of West Azerbaijan Province

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Bukan, Hassan Mamil Azar, Heyman Mam Ghaderi, Mahabad, Mansour Karbalaie, Miandoab, Salar Bayazidi Azar, Yousef Mam Ghaderi

HRANA – Six citizens from the cities of Mahabad, Bukan, and Miandoab, Yousef Mam Ghaderi, Heyman Mam Ghaderi, Salar Bayazidi Azar, Mansour Karbalaie, Hassan Mamil Azar, and Salar Seyed Rahimi, were each sentenced to ten years in prison by Branch 1 of the Mahabad Revolutionary Court.

According to Kurdpa, on Saturday, October 25, the preliminary verdicts for these six residents of West Azerbaijan Province were issued. Presided over by Judge Ahad Siyami, Branch 1 of the Mahabad Revolutionary Court sentenced each of them to ten years and one day in prison on charges including acting against national security and membership in one of the opposition parties to the Iranian government.

According to the same report, in connection with this case, a death sentence in absentia was issued for another defendant, Kavis Abdollahzadeh Aghdam, on the charge of “baghi” (armed rebellion). He reportedly left Iran after being temporarily released, and no further details are available about his legal proceedings.

Yousef Mam Ghaderi and Heyman Mam Ghaderi, both residents of Bukan, Salar Bayazidi Azar from Mahabad, and Mansour Karbalaie, Hassan Mamil Azar, and Salar Seyed Rahimi, all from Miandoab, were arrested by security forces between June 25 and June 30, 2022.

After their arrests, they were transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Urmia for interrogation, and later moved to Bukan Prison. They were eventually released on bail after the investigation phase was completed.

Naseh Lahijani Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

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Kurdpa, Mahabad, Naseh Lahijani, Piranshahr, Sardasht, ناصح لاهیجانی

HRANA – Naseh Lahijani, a resident of Piranshahr, has been sentenced to 10 years and one day in prison by the Mahabad Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, quoting Kurdpa, the sentence was recently issued by Branch 1 of the Mahabad Revolutionary Court and communicated to Mr. Lahijani. Based on the ruling, he was convicted on the charge of membership and collaboration with an opposition party and sentenced to 10 years and one day in prison.

About five months ago, after returning to Iran, Lahijani was arrested in the city of Sardasht by security forces. Following interrogation, he was transferred to Mahabad Prison.

During his detention, this citizen was denied access to a lawyer. He is now serving his sentence in Mahabad Prison.

Naseh Lahijani is from the village of “Hamzeh Abad” in Piranshahr County.

HRANA’s report shows that in 2024, Iranian regime courts—both primary and appeals courts—issued a total of 33,574 months of prison sentences (equivalent to 2,797 years) against Iranian citizens for their political and civil activities. This total represents more than a 1.5-fold increase compared to the previous five-year period.

Mahabad: Soroush Yousefzadeh Sentenced to Six Months in Prison

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HRANA, Mahabad, Soroush Yousefzadeh

HRANA – Soroush Yousefzadeh, a resident of Mahabad, has been sentenced to six months in prison by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of this city.

According to Kurdpa, the verdict was issued by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Mahabad, presided over by Judge Siami, and officially communicated to Mr. Yousefzadeh on September 16. Based on the ruling, he was sentenced to six months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

On June 19 of this year, Yousefzadeh was arrested by security forces at his home. During the arrest, agents confiscated some of his personal belongings as well as the mobile phones of his father and brother.

He was ultimately released on July 13 after posting bail set at one billion tomans.

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Amir Seyedi Arrested by Security Forces in Mahabad

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Amir Seyedi, HRANA, Mahabad

HRANA – On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Amir Seyedi, a resident of Mahabad, was arrested by security forces in the city and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to Kolbar News, Seyedi was detained at his workplace without a judicial warrant. As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest, his place of detention, or the charges against him.

In August 2023, Seyedi was previously arrested in Mahabad and released after about six months on bail. Following his release, he was sentenced by the judiciary to three years in prison.

Mansour Rahimi Arrested by Security Forces in Mahabad

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Mahabad, Mansour Rahimi, منصور رحیمی

HRANA – On Friday, July 11, Mansour Rahimi, a resident of Mahabad, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location.

The report by Kolbar News states that Mr. Rahimi was detained at his parents’ home by security agents, who also confiscated his electronic devices.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for his arrest, his whereabouts, or the charges against him.

It is worth noting that on May 9, Mansour Rahimi had been summoned to the Ministry of Intelligence’s office in Mahabad after sharing information on social media about a protest gathering held by farmers and seasonal workers in Mahabad.

Jafar Sadeghi Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison

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Jafar Sadeghi, Mahabad, Oshnavieh, جعفر صادقی

HRANA– Jafar Sadeghi, a resident of Oshnavieh, has been sentenced to 10 months of discretionary imprisonment by Branch 101 of the Criminal Court in Oshnavieh.

According to Kurdpa, Jafar Sadeghi has been sentenced to 10 months in prison by Branch 101 of the Oshnavieh Criminal Court on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

It is worth noting that the charge of “propaganda against the regime” falls under the jurisdiction of the Revolutionary Court. However, due to the absence of a Revolutionary Court in Oshnavieh, security-related cases are typically referred to the Revolutionary Court in Mahabad. After review and the issuance of a ruling there, the case is sent back to the Criminal Court in Oshnavieh for execution.

Jafar Sadeghi was previously arrested by security forces and later released on bail.

He is a mountaineering and rock climbing instructor and a member of the Baran Mountaineering Group in Oshnavieh.

Widespread Arrests: 13 Citizens Detained Across Four Cities in Iran

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and Rudsar, Astara, Bakhtiar Azizi, irgc, Jalaleddin Javanmardi, Mahabad, Rudsar, Urmia

HRANA News Agency – In recent days, security and law enforcement forces have arrested 13 citizens in the cities of Astara, Urmia, Mahabad, and Rudsar, with some transferred to undisclosed locations.

According to Mehr News Agency, Jalaleddin Javanmardi, the police chief of Rudsar, announced today the arrest of five individuals in the city. He stated that the arrests were made over allegations of “collaborating with Israel on social media,” “insulting religious sanctities,” and “disturbing public opinion.”

Javanmardi, detailing the case, said that the police acted in response to online posts insulting religious sanctities and deceased IRGC commanders, sharing pro-Israel clips, and publishing offensive content against Iranian officials.

He added that the detainees include a 52-year-old woman and four men aged 31, 39, 40, and 41, who were arrested in Rahimabad, Kelachay, and the central district of Rudsar County. All were transferred to a police station and referred to the judiciary after case files were opened.

ILNA also reported the arrest of four citizens in Astara, quoting the city’s police chief, Morteza Ahadi. Ahadi said the arrests took place on Friday, June 27, on charges such as “espionage” and “propaganda against the regime.”

He added that the detainees, two men and two women from western provinces, were arrested along with digital evidence. Their phones allegedly contained photos and videos from Astara and other cities, which were reportedly sent to opposition networks. They had also applied for asylum in European countries.

On June 25, 2025, security forces arrested a citizen in Urmia. Kurdpa identified the individual as Alireza Khaledi, 22, a resident of Hasanabad village in the Sumay Baradost region. Security agents reportedly detained Mr. Khaledi without presenting a judicial warrant and transferred him to an undisclosed location.

Reports also indicate that on June 24, another citizen was arrested in Urmia by security forces. Kolbar News identified him as Bakhtiar Azizi, a resident of the Dizaj area. According to the report, security agents also arrested him without a court order. On the same day, two more individuals—Afshin Azizi and Kako Azizi—were also detained in Urmia.

Kolbar News further reported the arrests of two additional citizens about ten days ago. Authorities transferred both to an undisclosed location. They were identified as Hazhar Asadpour, 27, an employee of the Red Crescent, and Keyvan Ashtab, 29, an emergency medical technician at Mahabad Hospital.

As of now, there is no information regarding the whereabouts or charges against these individuals.

Family Concern Grows Over Incommunicado Detention of Farhad Kadkhoda-Ghaderi

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Farhad Kadkhoda, HRANA, irgc, Kadkhoda-Ghaderi, Mahabad, فرهاد کدخدا قادری

HRANA News Agency – Farhad Kadkhoda-Ghaderi, a resident of Mahabad, was arrested on Saturday, May 31, by intelligence agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and taken to an undisclosed location. His continued incommunicado detention has raised serious concerns among his family and loved ones.

The arrest was carried out violently and without a judicial warrant. Despite five days passing since his detention, his family’s efforts to obtain information about his condition and whereabouts have been unsuccessful, heightening their concerns.

As of the time of this report, the reasons for Kadkhoda-Ghaderi’s arrest and any charges against him remain unknown.

Farhad Kadkhoda-Ghadri is a resident of Sarchenar village, located in the Mahabad region.

Arbitrary arrests, transferring detainees to undisclosed locations, and leaving families in the dark about the fate of their loved ones are routine practices of the Iranian regime’s security agencies, such as the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC Intelligence Unit. This pattern of behavior stands in clear violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, known as the Nelson Mandela Rules.