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French Citizen Olivier Grondeau Released After 887 Days in Iranian Prison

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Olivier Grondeau, Shiraz

HRANA – French President Emmanuel Macron has announced the release of Olivier Grondeau, a French citizen who had been imprisoned in Iran. Grondeau has now returned safely to France.

According to HRANA, quoting Iran newspaper, Grondeau’s release was confirmed earlier today. President Macron welcomed his return and reaffirmed France’s commitment to defending its citizens.

Meanwhile, the French Foreign Minister revealed that Grondeau spent 887 days in Iranian prisons.

Olivier Grondeau was arrested in October 2022 in Shiraz and later sentenced to five years in prison on national security-related charges. His family has repeatedly rejected these accusations, emphasizing that Grondeau traveled to Iran on a tourist visa due to his passion for Persian poetry.

Prisoner Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, Khorramabad, Shiraz, Yousef Rostami, یوسف رستمی

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Monday, February 24, 2025, a prisoner who had been sentenced to death on murder charges was executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the identity of the executed prisoner has been confirmed as Yousef Rostami, a resident of Khorramabad. He had previously been sentenced to death by judicial authorities on murder charges.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced the execution.

According to HRANA’s data, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz carried out 85 executions in 2024, marking a 73% increase compared to the previous year. This places it as the second most active prison for executions in Iran. For a detailed analysis and full statistics on executions across the country, refer to HRANA’s report.

Prisoner Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, Mahdi Iranian, Mehdi Iranian, Shiraz, مهدی ایرانیان

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Tuesday, February 18, the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death on murder charges was carried out in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executed prisoner has been identified as Mahdi Iranian.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Iranian had been sentenced to death by a criminal court on murder charges.

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

According to HRANA’s data, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz carried out 85 executions in 2024, marking a 73% increase compared to the previous year. This places it as the second most active prison for executions in Iran. For a detailed analysis and full statistics on executions across the country, refer to HRANA’s report.

Prisoner Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, Saeed Jokar, Shiraz, سعید جوکار

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Sunday, February 16, 2025, a prisoner previously sentenced to death on non-political charges was executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the identity of the executed prisoner has been confirmed as Saeed Jokar. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Jokar had been sentenced to death by judicial authorities on non-political charges.

As of the time of this report, prison and judicial officials have not publicly announced the execution.

Saeed Jokar’s Death notice

According to HRANA’s data, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz carried out 85 executions in 2024, marking a 73% increase compared to the previous year. This places it as the second most active prison for executions in Iran. For a detailed analysis and full statistics on executions across the country, refer to HRANA’s report.

After Writing a Letter to Khamenei, Mohammad Davari Transferred to an Unknown Location

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Adelabad Prison, Mohammad Davari, Shiraz, محمد داوری

HRANA News Agency – Mohammad Davari, a labor activist serving his sentence in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz, was transferred to an undisclosed location yesterday. According to his defense attorney, this transfer is linked to a letter he wrote yesterday to Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, in which he described torture, threats of sexual violence, and fabricated charges against him in prison.

His lawyer, Fereshteh Tabanian, confirmed the news, stating:
“Following the publication of my client Mohammad Davari’s letter to Mr. Khamenei, he was taken from Adelabad Prison in Shiraz to an unknown location this morning.”

Another defense lawyer, Astareh Ansari, based in Shiraz, has been unable to obtain any information on Davari’s whereabouts despite persistent inquiries.

Details of the Letter

Two days ago, Mohammad Davari wrote a letter from prison, detailing torture, threats of sexual assault, and fabricated cases against him. He also accused prison officials of violent treatment, medical negligence, and inhumane conditions for inmates.

Davari’s Sentence

In November, 2024, Branch 1 of the Shiraz Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Seyed Mahmoud Sadati, sentenced him to:

  • Three years in prison for “insulting the Supreme Leader,” along with a travel ban, passport revocation, a ban on online activities, and two years of forced residence in Bardsir, Kerman.
  • One year and six months in prison for “propaganda against the regime in favor of opposition groups.”

Under Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the longest sentence—three years in prison—was enforceable.

Background

Mohammad Davari, aged around 30, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Azad University of Yasuj and is a Political Science undergraduate student at Golestan University of Shiraz. He has a history of arrest and conviction due to his activities.

He was last arrested on May 14, 2024, and transferred to Adelabad Prison to serve his sentence.

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Report on the Latest Situation of Ehsan Meshksar in Adel Abad Prison, Shiraz

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HRANA News Agency – The Supreme Court has rejected the retrial request of Ehsan Meshksar, a political prisoner held in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

A source familiar with the case informed HRANA that Meshksar suffers from a gastrointestinal illness and requires specialized medical care, raising concerns about his health behind bars.

Meshksar was arrested on October 28, 2023, by IRGC intelligence agents at his home in Sadra, Shiraz. He was later transferred to Adelabad Prison.

In June 2024, the Revolutionary Court sentenced him to 10 years in prison on charges including “membership in illegal groups with the intent to disrupt national security.” The Fars Province Court of Appeals subsequently upheld the verdict in full.

Ehsan Meshksar, 37, is married, a father to a 13-year-old child, and a resident of Shiraz.

Three Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Ali Heidari, Amir Fanaei, Hamid Fanaei, Marvdasht, Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – In the early hours of Wednesday, January 29, 2025, the death sentences of three prisoners convicted of non-political offenses were carried out at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA, the news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executed individuals have been identified as:

  • Hamid Fanaei (resident of Marvdasht)
  • Amir Fanaei (resident of Marvdasht)
  • Ali Heidari (resident of Shiraz)

HRANA has confirmed that these three prisoners had been sentenced to death by judicial authorities for non-political offenses.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced these executions. In 2024, judicial authorities or domestic media in Iran officially announced only 6% of executions, underscoring a deeply troubling lack of transparency in the country’s legal and judicial processes.

According to HRANA’s data, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz carried out 85 executions in 2024, marking a 73% increase compared to the previous year. This places it as the second most active prison for executions in Iran. For a detailed analysis and full statistics on executions across the country, refer to HRANA’s report.

Three Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Citizen executed, Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – At dawn yesterday, January 15, 2025, the death sentences of three prisoners convicted of murder were carried out in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz, according to the Iran Human Rights Organization.

The identities of the executed prisoners have been reported as follows:

  • Farrokh Nasiri, approximately 40 years old
  • Payam Cheraghi, 36 years old, both residents of Najafabad, Isfahan
  • Mansour Gholizadeh, 29 years old, a resident of Rafsanjan

According to the report, Mr. Nasiri and Mr. Cheraghi were arrested four years ago in a joint case on charges of murder and were subsequently sentenced to death by a judicial authority. Mr. Gholizadeh was arrested three years ago for murder during a dispute with motives linked to family honor and was also sentenced to death.

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

Two Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz on Drug-Related Charges

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Adelabad Prison, Amir-Mohammad Farahani, HRANA, Khalil Alizahi, Neyriz, Shiraz

On Sunday, January 5, 2025, two prisoners were executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz on charges related to drug offenses.

According to Haal Vsh, one of the executed individuals was identified as Khalil Alizahi (Sargolzahi), a 45-year-old father of eight from Zahedan. He had been arrested two years ago in Neyriz County on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Shiraz Revolutionary Court.

HRANA identified the second prisoner as Amir-Mohammad Farahani, a resident of Arak. Farahani had also been arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced the executions.

According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of these executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

Execution of Six Prisoners Carried Out in Gonabad and Adelabad Prisons

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Adelabad Prison, Gonabad, Gonabad Prison, Shiraz

The death sentences of six prisoners, previously convicted on separate charges of drug-related crimes and murder, were carried out in Gonabad and Adelabad prisons.

According to HRANA, quoting Hal Vash, four prisoners were executed early this morning, Thursday, December 26, 2024, in Gonabad Prison. Their identities have been confirmed as:

  • Abdullah Narooie, 35, married with two children, from Zahedan.
  • Hossein Salarzahi, approximately 45, married with three children, from Zahedan.
  • Javad Ghaffari, 35, from Mashhad.
  • Ahmad Ghafran, approximately 43, from Birjand.

The report states that Abdullah Narooie was arrested in 2020, Ahmad Ghafran and Javad Ghaffari in 2019, and Hossein Salarzahi in 2018 on drug-related charges. They were subsequently sentenced to death by the Gonabad Revolutionary Court. The prisoners were transferred from the general ward to solitary confinement on Tuesday to await execution.

Three of the prisoners were executed without a final meeting with their families.

In a separate report from the Iran Human Rights Organization, two other prisoners were executed early yesterday morning in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz. They were identified as:

  • Hamed Ranjbar, 40, from Kerman, arrested four years ago on drug-related charges.
  • Kateb Seyednian, an Afghan national arrested three years ago on murder charges.

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

According to latest HRANA’s annual report over between October 10, 2023, and October 8, 2024, at least 811 individuals were executed by hanging in Iran, rising to 23.06% compared to the same period last year. Of these executions, four were carried out in public. Many of the defendants were denied a fair trial.