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Report on the Execution of 6 Prisoners in Various Prisons

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Arak, Gonabad, Kermanshah, Semnan, Shiraz, Yasuj

HRANA News Agency – The death sentences of six prisoners, previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses, murder, and moharebeh (enmity against God) through armed robbery, were carried out in the prisons of Gonabad, Shiraz, Semnan, Yasuj, Arak, and Kermanshah.

The identities of five of these prisoners have been confirmed by HRANA: Mahmoud Dehghan, Yashar Amini, Ali Vaezi, Sadegh Asgari, and Faramarz (last name unknown), a resident of Dizelabad, Kermanshah. The identity of another prisoner, an Afghan national, is still under investigation.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mahmoud Dehghan was executed at dawn on Monday, June 16, in Shiraz Prison. Yashar Amini was executed at dawn on Sunday, June 15, in Yasuj Prison. Both prisoners had previously been arrested on murder charges and sentenced to death by criminal courts.

The Afghan national, whose identity is being verified by HRANA, was executed at dawn on Sunday, June 15, in Gonabad Prison. He had been previously arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court.

Regarding Faramarz, it is reported that he had been arrested five years ago on charges of moharebeh through armed robbery and was sentenced to death. He was executed at dawn on Saturday, June 14 (24 Khordad), in Kermanshah Prison.

Additionally, Ali Vaezi was executed on Friday, June 13, in Semnan Prison, and Sadegh Asgari was hanged at dawn on Tuesday, June 10, in Arak Prison. These prisoners had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts.

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

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.

Revolutionary Court Sentences Samad Pourshah to One Year in Prison

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Mahsa Amini, Samad Pourshah, Yasuj, صمد پورشه

HRANA News Agency – Samad Pourshah, a resident of Yasuj, has been sentenced to one year in prison by the city’s Revolutionary Court on charges of “propaganda against the regime.”

According to a verdict issued by the Revolutionary Court of Yasuj and personally delivered to him yesterday, Mr. Pourshah was convicted and sentenced to one year in prison. His trial took place on March 8, 2025, at the same court.

He was initially arrested by security forces in Yasuj in September 2023, during the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death. He was later released from Yasuj Prison in November 2023 after posting bail and securing a guarantor’s commitment.

In February 2024, the Revolutionary Court of Yasuj sentenced him to three months and one day in prison for “insulting the Supreme Leader” and a fine as a substitute for an additional three-month prison term for “propaganda against the regime.” Pourshah was transferred to Yasuj Prison in March 2024 to serve his sentence and was later released upon its completion.

Juvenile Offender Faces Execution in Yasuj; Family Appeals for Public Support

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HRANA, Sasan Shadman, Yasuj

HRANA News Agency – Sasan Shadman, an 18-year-old resident of Yasuj, has been sentenced to death by a criminal court for a murder he committed at the age of 16. His family is urgently seeking to raise the required diya (blood money) in an effort to prevent the execution.

A source close to the family told HRANA, “Sasan was only 16 when, due to an unfortunate mistake, he became involved in a fatal incident. He was later sentenced to death by the criminal court.”

In a public plea, his family has called for assistance in collecting the necessary diya, hoping to secure a reprieve from execution.

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

Execution of Three Prisoners in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

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Behrooz Ghasemi, Dastgerd Prison, Hooshang Shahi, Isfahan, Samad Najar-Asl, Yasuj

On Thursday, January 9, three prisoners were executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan. They had previously been convicted of murder in separate cases.

The executed individuals were identified as Samad Najar-Asl, Hooshang Shahi, and Behrooz Ghasemi. Najar-Asl was arrested in 2019 for killing someone during a financial dispute. Shahi, approximately 40 years old and a father of two, was arrested five years ago, also in connection with a fatal financial altercation. Ghasemi, a resident of Yasuj, had been convicted three years ago.

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

In 2024, HRA reported 53 executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, making it the fourth-highest among prisons in terms of execution numbers.

Prisoner Executed in Yasuj Prison

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Gachsaran, HRANA, Sadegh Asadi, Yasuj, Yasuj Prison

At dawn yesterday, December 3, a prisoner previously sentenced to death on charges of murder was executed in Yasuj Prison.

The identity of the prisoner has been confirmed by HRANA as Sadegh Asadi, approximately 40 years old and a resident of Gachsaran.

Based on HRANA’s information, the prisoner was arrested five years ago for the murder of a relative and was sentenced to death by the judiciary.

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

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.

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Kourosh Jalil Sentenced to One Year in Prison

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Boyer-Ahmad, Kourosh Jalil, Yasuj

Kourosh Jalil has been sentenced to one year in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Boyer-Ahmad County.

According to HRANA, the news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran, the verdict was recently issued and officially communicated to Mr. Jalil. He was convicted of “continuous propaganda against the regime.”

This is not the only case against Mr. Jalil. In late September, he was sentenced to three years in prison by Branch 101 of the Criminal Court of Boyer-Ahmad County. That ruling was based on charges of “participating in an illegal gathering,” “propaganda against the Islamic Republic,” “insulting the Supreme Leader,” and “blasphemy through his Instagram activities.”

HRANA’s sources indicate that another hearing is scheduled for November 5 in Branch 108 of the Criminal Court of Boyer-Ahmad County. This session will address additional charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “spreading false information online to disturb public opinion.”

Jalil was first arrested on May 24 this year by agents of the Yasuj Ministry of Intelligence. After a brief period in The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, he was transferred to Yasuj Prison. He was later released on bail on June 24.

Jalil, a 43-year-old resident of Yasuj, has previously encountered law enforcement and undergone prior arrest due to his activism.

Mahmoud Toorang Sentenced to Imprisonment and Flogging

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Dehdasht, HRANA, Mahmoud Toorang, Yasuj, محمد تورنگ

Following the rejection of his appeal request, Mahmoud Toorang, a resident of Yasuj, was sentenced by Branch 2 of the Yasuj Criminal Court to one year in prison and seventy-four lashes.

Based on the verdict issued on June 11 by Branch 105 of the Yasuj Criminal Court, Toorang was sentenced to one year in prison and 74 lashes for the charge of “disturbing public order by causing unrest and participating in protests on December 7, 2022.”

A source close to the family confirmed this news to HRANA, stating: “Mr. Toorang’s case was previously closed following the issuance of an amnesty directive. However, the case was reopened, and after the rejection of the appeal request, he was summoned to start serving his sentence.”

Toorang, aged around 29, was initially arrested by security forces in Dehdasht on December 26, 2022. He was released on bail from Yasuj Prison on February 2, 2023. He was re-arrested by security forces in Yasuj on September 15, 2023, coinciding with the first anniversary of Mahsa (Zhina) Amini’s death, and was released on bail after 11 days.

 

Iman Dastyar Arrested in Yasuj

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Iman Dastyar, Yasuj

On June 16, Iman Dastyar, a resident of Yasuj, was arrested by security forces in this city and transferred to an unknown location.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Dastyar’s arrest took place on Sunday, June 16, by agents of the Intelligence Department. A source close to the family confirmed this news to HRANA, stating: “We do not know the charges against Iman Dastyar, but it is likely that his arrest is due to posts on his Instagram page.”

As of the time of this report, no information is available about the location where this citizen is being held.

On September 21, 2022, this citizen was also arrested by security forces in one of the squares of Yasuj during the nationwide protests and was released on bail after twelve days. Dastyar was re-arrested on January 14, 2023, after being summoned to Branch 7 of the Yasuj Prosecutor’s Office. He was eventually released on bond from Yasuj Prison after seven days of detention.

Nowruz Rokhdad Receives Imprisonment on Political Charges

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Dehdasht, Nowruz Rokhdad, Yasuj, نوروز رخداد

Nowruz Rokhdad, from Dehdasht, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, has been sentenced to a total of 37 months and 18 days in prison, with 30 months and two days suspended for two years.

The sentencing, delivered by Judge Taheri-Nasab of the Revolutionary Court in Yasuj, includes 17 months and 16 days for “spreading propaganda against the regime,” and 15 months and one day each for “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran” and “insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.”

Additionally, two other charges against Rokhdad, “disseminating false information to disturb public opinion” and “publishing vulgar pictures on the Internet,” will be handled by the Criminal Court.

Rokhdad, approximately 34 years old, was initially arrested on December 18, 2023, during a courthouse appearance. He spent ten days in Deshdasht prison before being released on bond.

Samad Pourshah Sentenced to Six Months in Yasuj

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Mahsa Amini, Samad Pourshah, Yasuj

Samad Pourshah, a detainee from the 2022 nationwide protests, has been handed a six-month prison term by Judge Ghahremani of Branch 1, Revolutionary Court of Yasuj.

On February 14, the court issued the verdict, convicting Pourshah on charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “insulting the Supreme Leader of Iran.” Additionally, the following day, a separate legal case was addressed by the Yasuj criminal court, involving charges such as “insulting the prophet of Islam, insulting the Supreme Leader, blasphemy, propaganda against the regime, disseminating false information, and disturbing public opinions” against Pourshah.
It is important to highlight that charges such as insulting the Prophet of Islam may lead to severe punishment, even the death penalty, under Iran’s legal system.

Pourshah’s arrest by security forces in Yasuj dates back to September 16, 2023, coinciding with the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s tragic death.