On Thursday, October 19, 2023, Parseylun Prison in Khorramabad witnessed the execution of two inmates convicted of drug-related crimes.

HRANA has identified them as Vahid Kakavand and Fathollah Rashtu. HRANA had previously reported their relocation to solitary confinement to await their fate.

Notably, just two days ago, three other inmates faced execution within the confines of this prison.
At the time of writing, no official sources or domestic media outlets within the country have reported on these executions.

According to data compiled by the Center of Statistics of Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), between October 10, 2022, and October 8, 2023, a total of 659 individuals were executed by hanging in Iran, representing a 24% increase compared to the corresponding period in the previous year. Seven of these executions were conducted publicly. Concerningly, many of the defendants were denied access to a fair trial and due process. For details and statistics, read HRANA’s report.