Early this morning, November 14, three prisoners in Urmia Prison, previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges, were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for the execution of their sentences.

According to HRANA, the news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran, the transfer of these prisoners took place today, Thursday, November 14, for the implementation of their death sentences.

Further details, including the identities of the prisoners, are under investigation by HRANA.

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.