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Iran Carries Out at Least 26 Executions Within 48 Hours

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Adelabad Prison, Bushehr, Chabahar, Damghan, HRANA, Kashmar, Lakan prison, Mahabad, Malayer, Rasht, Sabzevar, Semnan, Shahrekord, Shiraz

HRANA – Over the past two days, at least 26 prisoners have been executed in various prisons across Iran on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

Tuesday, December 30

Previously, HRANA had reported in another report the execution of nine prisoners on that day. In addition to those nine, the following executions were also reported on the same day.

According to HRANA, a prisoner named Hojjat Amini-Zadeh was executed on a murder charge in Shahrekord Prison. Another prisoner, whose identity remains unknown, was also executed on a murder charge in Lakan Prison in Rasht.
The outlet Haal Vsh reported the execution of Mansour Rigi (Chakerzehi), a 38-year-old father of four from Zahedan, who was executed in Semnan Prison on charges related to drug offenses.

Wednesday, December 31
HRANA reported the executions of the following individuals:

• Mohsen Jadidi and Manouchehr Niazi, on murder charges, in Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj
• Mehran Hosseini and Keramat Safari, on drug-related charges, in Mashhad Prison
• Moslem Rafiei-Nia, on drug-related charges, in Malayer Prison
• Samad Azizi, on drug-related charges, in Damghan Prison
• Niazali Yari, on drug-related charges, in Sabzevar Prison
• Sohbat Fathi, on a murder charge, in Mahabad Prison
• Meysam Naseri, on a murder charge, in Bushehr Prison
• Karamali Khani, on a murder charge, in Kashmar Prison
• One Afghan national, on a murder charge, in Chabahar Prison
• Three prisoners on murder charges in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz; HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them as Ehsan Dehghan Panah

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

In December 2025, HRANA recorded the execution of 369 prisoners. The number of executions carried out in Iran over the past year has been unprecedented in the last decade. For more details, refer to HRANA’s annual report.

Three Teachers Arrested by Security Forces in Shiraz

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Shiraz, Zaker Amini

HRANA – Today, December 31, three teachers, one of whom has been identified as Zaker Amini, were arrested by security forces during a teachers’ protest gathering in Shiraz.

The identities of two of the arrested teachers have been reported by the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations as Zaker Amini and another individual whose first name is unknown (last name Hejbari).

The arrests took place today during a protest gathering by teachers in front of the Shiraz Department of Education.

The report further states that several other teachers were also detained during today’s gathering but were released after receiving warnings.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the location of detention, the reasons for the arrests, or the charges brought against these three teachers.

Seven Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Ahmad Soltani, Farrokh Pourfarzi, Hamid Yousefzahi, HRANA, Majid Khakzad, Mina Sedoughi, Nasser Karbakhsh, Shiraz

HRANA – With the addition of other prisoners who were executed at dawn Wednesday, November 26, in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, the total number of people executed there on that day has risen to seven.

Iran Human Rights has identified the identities of six of these individuals as Hamid Yousefzahi, Ahmad Soltani, Majid Khakzad, Nasser Karbakhsh, Mina Sedoughi, and her husband, Farrokh Pourfarzi.

According to the report, Mina Sedoughi, 41, and her husband Farrokh Pourfarzi, 50, were residents of Mohammadshahr, Karaj, and parents of three children aged 7, 9, and 11. They were arrested one year and nine months ago on charges of carrying 65 kilograms of narcotics and were sentenced to death. The couple was taken to the gallows for the execution of their sentences without being granted a final visit with their family and children.
Iran Human Rights did not specify the identity of the seventh prisoner in its report.

Earlier, the Haal Vsh news outlet had reported on the execution of six prisoners in this prison.

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

According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz witnessed the execution of 92 inmates — an 88% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise places Adelabad as the second deadliest prison in Iran after Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

12 Prisoners Executed Across Multiple Prisons on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

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Adelabad Prison, Birjand, Citizens executed, Esfarayen, Lakan prison, Maragheh, Qazvin, Rasht, Shiraz

HRANA – In recent days, dozens of prisoners across various prisons in Iran have been executed on charges related to murder and drug offenses. This report covers the execution of 12 prisoners.

Sunday, November 23 :
HRANA reported the execution of Ja’far Shokri on a murder charge in Birjand Prison.

According to Iran Human Rights Organization, a 36-year-old prisoner was executed in Maragheh Prison on a murder charge stemming from a conflict. The report did not provide further details, including the prisoner’s identity.

Tuesday, November 25:
According to HRANA, a prisoner named Noushad Amiri was executed in Qazvin Prison on charges related to drug offenses.

Wednesday, November 26:
According to HRANA, a prisoner named Hormoz Nejati was hanged in Esfarayen Prison. He had previously been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

On the same day, Hyrkani News reported the execution of two prisoners, Ali Saye-afkan from Rasht and Mehrdad Pourhossein, in Lakan Prison in Rasht. Both had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

Finally, Haal Vsh reported the execution of six prisoners in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz. The identity of one of them, Hamid Yousef-Zahi, age 38, has been confirmed. He was executed on drug-related charges.

At the time this report was prepared, the executions of these prisoners had not been announced by prison officials or relevant authorities.

Leila Adalati, Baha’i Citizen, Arrested

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HRANA, irgc, Leila Adalati, Leila Edalati, Shiraz

HRANA – On Saturday, November 8, Leila Adalati (Bangaleh), a Baha’i citizen residing in Shiraz, was arrested by intelligence agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and taken to an undisclosed location. At the same time, her home was searched by security agents.

Based on the information obtained by HRANA, Ms. Adalati was arrested at her private residence on Saturday, November 8, by IRGC intelligence agents. Her home was searched for more than four hours, during which a number of her personal belongings were confiscated.

So far, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for her arrest, the location of her detention, or the charges brought against her.

Leila Adalati (Bangaleh) is a Baha’i citizen residing in Shiraz.

Over the past decade, the Iranian Bahá’í community has been disproportionately targeted by Iran’s security forces and judiciary, more than any other minority group. In the past three years, an average of 72 percent of the reports on religious rights violations collected by HRANA have documented the Iranian regime’s repression of the Bahá’í community.

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Drug-Related Offenses: Two Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Faez Abousheh, Habib Zare’, HRANA, Shiraz

HRANA – On Wednesday, November 5, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz.

According to HRANA, the two executed prisoners have been identified as Habib Zare’ and Faez Abousheh.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, the prisoners had earlier been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and were later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

According to HRANA’s report, in 2024, over 52 percent of executed prisoners had been convicted on drug-related charges. Over the past ten years, individuals convicted of drug trafficking have accounted for 40 percent of all executions. Unfortunately, HRANA’s statistics show no progress in reducing executions for drug-related offenses.

Number of Executed Prisoners in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz Rises to Five

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, Mohammadreza Nazari, Musa Mohammadi, Shiraz

HRANA – With the identification of two additional prisoners executed on Sunday, October 26, at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, the number of people executed in that prison on the mentioned date has risen to five.

HRANA had previously reported the execution of three prisoners in this prison on Sunday and had confirmed the identity of one of them by the surname Dehghani. Now, HRANA has confirmed the identities of these two as Mohammadreza Nazari, 31, from Shiraz, and Musa Mohammadi, 29, from Tabriz.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Nazari and Mr. Mohammadi had previously been arrested in separate cases on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by criminal courts.

Further details, including the identities of the other two executed prisoners, are still under investigation by HRANA.

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

Drug-Related Charges: Two Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Alireza Keshavarz, HRANA, Nader Abdi, Shiraz

HRANA – At dawn today, Wednesday, October 22, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

HRANA has identified the executed prisoners as Nader Abdi and Alireza Keshavarz, who were hanged early this morning.

According to information received by HRANA, the two men had been arrested earlier on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz witnessed the execution of 92 inmates — an 88% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise places Adelabad as the second deadliest prison in Iran after Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

Shiraz: Baháʼí Citizens Negar Misaghian and Shakib Farzan Arrested

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Mahboob Habibi, Negar Misaghian, Shiraz, محبوب شکیب, نگار میثاقیان

HRANA – Today, October 20, Negar Misaghian and Shakib Farzan, two Bahá’í citizens residing in Shiraz, were arrested by security forces and transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in the city, known as “Plaque 100.”

According to HRANA, the arrests took place earlier today at the homes of the two Bahá’í citizens. After being detained, they were taken to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility (Known as Plaque 100) in Shiraz.

A source close to the families confirmed the arrests and told HRANA:
“The arrest of Ms. Misaghian took place in the presence of her young child. Her husband, Mahboob Habibi, also a Bahá’í, has been summoned to the Shiraz Intelligence Office. Following the arrest of Shakib Farzan, his home was searched by agents, and several personal belongings were confiscated.”

As of now, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for their arrest or the charges against them.

Negar Misaghian and Mahboob Habibi have previously faced arrest and judicial persecution due to their Baháʼí faith and related activities.

Over the past decade, the Iranian Bahá’í community has been disproportionately targeted by Iran’s security forces and judiciary—more than any other minority group. In the past three years, an average of 72 percent of the reports on religious rights violations collected by HRANA have documented the Iranian regime’s repression of the Bahá’í community.

Three Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, Milad Jahani, Sajjad Shahriari Golmakani, Shiraz

Yesterday, Wednesday, October 15, the death sentences of three prisoners were carried out in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of two of those executed as Milad Jahani and Sajjad Shahriari Golmakani. Jahani had previously been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Shahriari was arrested about nine years ago on charges of killing his wife and was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

A source close to Shahriari’s family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating:
“The victim’s family had announced they were willing to grant forgiveness in exchange for diya (blood money). The requested amount was initially 3 billion tomans, which was later increased to 5, 8, and finally 12 billion tomans. Due to the family’s inability to raise the amount, his execution was ultimately carried out this morning.”

The third prisoner was also executed on drug-related charges, but HRANA is still investigating his identity.

According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz witnessed the execution of 92 inmates, an 88% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise places Adelabad as the second deadliest prison in Iran after Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.