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Ali Alipour, Father of Executed Political Prisoner, Arrested

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Ali Alipour, Babak Alipour, HRANA, Rasht, Rouzbeh Alipour

HRANA – On October 20, security forces arrested Ali Alipour, the father of executed political prisoner Babak Alipour, in Rasht and transferred him to the city’s detention facility known as “Shohadaye Gomnam” (Unknown Martyrs). Security agents also confiscated several electronic devices belonging to Alipour and his family.

According to HRANA, Ali Alipour was arrested in Rasht. A source close to the family confirmed the arrest to HRANA, stating: “At 8:00 AM on Tuesday, October 20, security forces arrested Mr. Alipour at his residence and transferred him to the Shohadaye Gomnam detention facility in Rasht.”

The source added that, during the arrest, agents also confiscated several electronic devices belonging to Alipour and his family members.

At the time of this report, no information had been obtained regarding the reasons for Alipour’s arrest or the charges brought against him.

Ali Alipour is the father of Babak Alipour, a political prisoner who was executed on March 31 of this year at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

It is worth noting that Rouzbeh Alipour, another son of Ali Alipour, was also arrested in February of last year and remains in a state of legal uncertainty at the Greater Tehran Prison.

Supreme Court Upholds Manouchehr Fallah’s Death Sentence Again

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HRANA, Lakan prison, Manouchehr Fallah, moharebeh, Rasht, منوچهر فلاح

HRANA – The death sentence of Manouchehr Fallah, a political prisoner held in Lakan Prison in Rasht, has once again been upheld by the Supreme Court. Following the ruling, his case has been forwarded to the Criminal Sentence Enforcement Unit in Rasht.

According to HRANA, citing Emtedad, the Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence issued against Manouchehr Fallah.

Fallah’s death sentence, which was reissued in June 2026 by Branch 1 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Ahmad Darvish Goftar, has been upheld by the Supreme Court. According to the report, the political prisoner’s case has been referred to the Criminal Sentence Enforcement Unit in Rasht for implementation of the sentence.

In February 2025, Manouchehr Fallah was sentenced to death by Branch 2 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court on the charge of moharebeh (enmity against God). The sentence was reportedly upheld by the Supreme Court in November of the same year. However, following the acceptance of a request for retrial, the Supreme Court overturned the ruling and referred the case to Branch 1 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court for reconsideration.

Previously, Milad Panahipour, Fallah’s defense attorney, stated that his client had been accused of detonating a small sound bomb outside the Gilan Province Judiciary building on June 1, 2023. According to the lawyer, an expert assessment determined that the incident caused only 15 million tomans in property damage and resulted in no injuries or casualties. Nevertheless, the court issued the death sentence under Article 687 of the Islamic Penal Code, characterizing the alleged act as “destruction of property with the intent to disrupt public order and confront the government.” Fallah’s attorney argued that this legal interpretation lacked a lawful basis.

Fallah was arrested by security forces at Rasht Airport in July 2023 and transferred to Lakan Prison in the city.

In December 2023, in his first case, Branch 3 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court sentenced him to one year, three months, and one day in prison on the charge of “insulting the Supreme Leader” and an additional seven months and 16 days on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.” Following his acceptance of the verdict, his sentence was reduced by one-quarter. He completed his prison term in connection with this case in May 2024.

Manouchehr Fallah, a tattoo artist, resided in Kish before his arrest.

Iraqi National Executed on Espionage Charges at Lakan Prison in Rasht

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Ayoub Mohammad Nabil, HRANA, Lakan prison, Rasht

HRANA – Ayoub Mohammad Nabil, an Iraqi national who had previously been sentenced to death on charges of “espionage,” was executed at Lakan Prison in Rasht on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, the death sentence of Ayoub Mohammad Nabil was carried out at Lakan Prison in Rasht on the morning of Sunday, October 11, 2026.

According to the report, he had previously been sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court on charges of spying for Saudi Arabia.

The report states that Ayoub Mohammad Nabil, 28, a native of Haditha, Iraq, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in Fuman County on August 26, 2025. Before his arrest, he had been working as a caretaker at a private villa and had entered Iran legally with a passport.

According to the report, following his arrest, he was held for approximately five months at the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Rasht, where he was subjected to severe psychological torture. He denied all allegations of having ties to or cooperating with Saudi Arabia or groups affiliated with it, maintaining that the accusations stemmed from his religious beliefs and activities.

As of the time of this report, the execution had not been officially announced by prison authorities or other relevant government bodies.

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.

Younes Azadbar Arrested in Rasht

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HRANA, IRGC Intelligence, Rasht, Younes Azadbar, یونس آزادبر

HRANA– Yesterday, Younes Azadbar, a resident of Rasht, was arrested and transferred to one of the detention facilities in the city.

According to HRANA, Younes Azadbar has been arrested.

Mr. Azadbar was arrested this morning, Sunday, August 16, following a protest gathering by retirees in Rasht. The arrest was carried out by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization. Following his arrest, he was transferred to Detention Facility No. 2 in the city.

Mehrad Azadbar, Younes Azadbar’s son, stated that the case investigator has set bail at 1.5 billion tomans for his father’s release. He also said that Mr. Azadbar, who suffers from epilepsy and heart problems, has been denied access to his medications while in detention.

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

Younes Azadbar, 62, is a resident of Sangar, a city in Rasht County. He has previously faced arrest and judicial convictions in connection with his activities.

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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.

Post-War Unemployment: 2,000 Workers Laid Off in Rasht, 135,000 Jobs Lost Nationwide

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Gilan, HRANA, post-war Unemployment, Rasht

HRANA – Iran’s labor market, due to the consequences of war, has faced a significant rise in unemployment and workforce reductions. In Rasht alone, at least 2,000 workers have lost their jobs over the past one to two months. Nationwide, the loss of approximately 135,000 jobs, the exit of nearly one million people from the labor market, and the registration of at least 191,000 unemployment insurance claims all point to a deepening employment crisis and increasing pressure on workers’ livelihoods.

According to ILNA, at least 2,000 workers in Rasht have become unemployed. Based on this report, labor sources in Rasht County have reported an increasing trend of layoffs in production, industrial, and service units in the region. According to these sources, over the past one to two months, at least 2,000 workers have lost their jobs. Among these cases are approximately 490 workers at the “Pink” company, 500 at “Paya Modern,” 190 at “Gilara,” and 55 at a poultry unit.

Additionally, layoffs, albeit on a smaller scale, have also been reported in other units, including “Darougar Rasht” and “.” According to labor sources, shortages of raw materials and reduced financial resources due to declining sales are among the main reasons cited for these layoffs. Many workers have reportedly referred to the labor office to apply for unemployment benefits.

At a joint meeting of labor and employer organizations, participants highlighted the widespread impact of the war on the labor market.

Based on a report by ILNA, statements made during the meeting indicate that approximately 135,000 jobs have been directly lost during the war. Even prior to the recent military attacks, following the 12-day war, nearly one million people had exited the labor market, of whom only about 300,000 have returned to formal employment. It has also been reported that around 200,000 new applicants have been added to those seeking unemployment insurance.

According to HRA’s annual report, in 2025, there were reports of delayed or unpaid wages amounting to at least 638 months across 182 industrial and service units, 2,458 cases of dismissals or layoffs and 3,761 workers left in uncertain employment conditions.

At Least 19 Prisoners Executed on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

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ahvaz, Bam, Birjand, Borazjan, Chabahar, Damghan, HRANA, Ilam, Jiroft, Khaf, Lahijan, Mahabad, Malayer, Rasht, Sabzevar, Shiraz, Sirjan, Yazd

HRANA – At dawn today, Tuesday, February 9, 2026, the death sentences of at least 19 prisoners were carried out in prisons across multiple cities. These individuals had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

Based on information received by HRANA, Gholam Hassani was executed in Birjand Prison; Fariborz Saljoughi in Bam Prison; Mohammadkaram Jafari in Ilam Prison; Sina Maleki in Borazjan Prison; Javad Najjar in Ahvaz Prison; Morad Jahromi in Jiroft Prison; Taghi Zalpour in Mahabad Prison; Amin Torkaman in Malayer Prison; Mehrshad Alinia in Damghan Prison; Ali Bazargan in Chabahar Prison; Mojtaba Barani in Rasht Prison; Yadollah Mokhtari in Sirjan Prison; and Mahmoud Niazi in Lahijan Prison. These prisoners had previously been arrested on murder charges and sentenced to death by criminal courts.

Separately, the executions of Ayoub Soufi in Khaf Prison, Afshin Ghanbari in Yazd Prison, Rajabali Arya in Sabzevar Prison, and Parviz Pirovani in Shiraz Prison were carried out on charges related to drug offenses. At the same time, two other prisoners were executed in Yazd Prison on similar charges; their identities are currently under review by HRANA.

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 during 2025. Based on this report, executions increased by 119% compared to 2024. In many cases, due to secrecy, prisoners were even denied the right to a final visit with their families prior to execution.

Execution of 15 Prisoners on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

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HRANA – At dawn today, February 3, the death sentences of 15 prisoners, previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were carried out in the prisons of Sirjan, Rasht, Yazd, Ahvaz, Jiroft, Borazjan, Ilam, Khaf, Bam, Birjand, Lahijan, Mahabad, Sabzevar, Shiraz, and Malayer.

Based on information received by HRANA, Saeed Rouhani was executed in Sirjan Prison; Ayoub Lashkari in Rasht Prison; Bahram Bani Asad in Ahvaz Prison; Hedayat Mirzaei in Borazjan Prison; Afshin Maleki in Ilam Prison; Tahmasb Mehrjou in Khaf Prison; Ali Haghighatdoost in Lahijan Prison; Hirman Sadri in Mahabad Prison; and Majid Sohrabi in Malayer Prison. These individuals had been sentenced to death on charges of murder, and their sentences were carried out.

Additionally, Kourosh Niri in Yazd Prison, Eshaq Miri in Jiroft Prison, one prisoner in Bam Prison, Moradbeyg Haghighat in Birjand Prison, Pouya Lashani in Sabzevar Prison, and Khalil Hemmati in Shiraz Prison were executed on charges related to drug offenses.

Further details, including the identity of the prisoner executed in Bam Prison, are currently under investigation by HRANA.

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

According to HRA’s annual report, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran during the one-year period from January 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026. Based on this report, the implementation of death sentences increased by 119% compared to 2024. In many of these executions, due to secrecy, prisoners were even deprived of the right to a final visit with their families.

Execution of Death Sentences for Nine Prisoners on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

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ahvaz, Bam, Birjand, Borazjan, Ilam, Jiroft, Khaf, Rasht, Yazd

HRANA – At dawn today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the death sentences of nine prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug offenses and murder were carried out in the prisons of Yazd, Jiroft, Ahvaz, Borazjan, Ilam, Khaf, Bam, Birjand, and Rasht.

The identities of the prisoners who were hanged at dawn today have been verified by HRANA as Karim Enhesari, Mehran Akhbari, Mehdi Balali, Abbas Karami, Ghobad Fathi, Mojtaba Azizi, Sanjar Dolat-Rashid, Khodakaram Moradi, and Rajabali Nourzad.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mehdi Balali was executed in Ahvaz Prison, Abbas Karami in Borazjan Prison, Ghobad Fathi in Ilam Prison, Mojtaba Azizi in Khaf Prison, Khodakaram Moradi in Birjand Prison, and Rajabali Nourzad in Rasht Prison, all on charges of murder, and their sentences were carried out.

Additionally, Karim Enhesari in Yazd Prison, Mehran Akhbari in Jiroft Prison, and Sanjar Dolat-Rashid in Bam Prison were hanged on charges related to drug offenses.

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

According to the annual report on the human rights situation in Iran, published by the Statistics, Publications, and Documentation Unit of the Human Rights Activists in Iran, during the one-year period from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran. Based on this report, the implementation of death sentences increased by 119% compared to 2024. In many of these executions, due to secrecy, prisoners were even deprived of the right to a final visit with their families.