HRANA – The death sentences of two prisoners who had previously been convicted in a joint case on drug-related charges were carried out at dawn on Wednesday, July 15, in Khorramabad Prison.

According to HRANA, two prisoners were executed in Khorramabad Prison, at dawn on Wednesday, July 15.

HRANA has identified the prisoners as Mehdi Shahrisvand, 29, and Alireza Barani, 30.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Barani and Mr. Shahrisvand were arrested approximately two years ago in a joint case on drug-related charges and were subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of writing, the executions have not been officially announced by prison authorities or the 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.