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Drug-Related Charges: 6 Prisoners Executed in Zahedan Prison

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Abdoljalil Darkzahi, Dariush Shahbakhsh, Khash, Nematollah Shahnawazi, Zahedan Prison

HRANA– At dawn on Sunday, July 20, the death sentences of six prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Zahedan Prison.

According to HRANA, citing Haal Vsh, six prisoners were executed today, Sunday, July 20, 2025, in Zahedan Prison. The identities of three of these prisoners have been confirmed as:

  • Abdoljalil Darkzahi, approximately 35 years old, married, from and residing in Chah-Ahmad village, Taftan County.

  • Nematollah Shahnawazi, married, from and residing in Khash County.

  • Dariush Shahbakhsh (also known as Abdolnasir), 24 years old, married, from and residing in Golchah village, part of the Kurin District of Zahedan.

According to the report, Darkzahi, Shahnawazi, and Shahbakhsh were arrested in separate cases about four years ago on drug-related charges and were later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court in Zahedan. The report does not mention the identities of the other three prisoners.

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

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.

Mahsa Shafiee-Moghaddam Arrested in Yasuj

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irgc, IRGC Intelligence, Mahsa Shafiee Moghaddam, Yasuj

HRANA – On Thursday, July 17, Mahsa Shafiee Moghaddam, a resident of Yasuj, was arrested by IRGC Intelligence forces at her home and taken to an undisclosed location.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Shafiee-Moghaddam was arrested at her home on Thursday, July 17, by IRGC Intelligence agents. The officers confiscated her mobile phone and electronic devices. Her Instagram account has also been deactivated. After her arrest, she made a brief phone call to her mother, during which she stated that she is on a hunger strike and does not know where she is being held.

A source close to the family told HRANA: “At the time of her arrest, the agents showed Ms. Shafiee-Moghaddam a warrant. She was reportedly arrested on charges of insulting military officials killed in the 12-day Israel conflict and collaborating with Persian-language media outlets outside Iran.”

Mahsa Shafiee-Moghaddam, 22 years old, has previously been arrested and faced legal action due to her activism.

Drug-Related Charges: One Prisoner Executed in Zanjan Prison

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Davood Amani, HRANA, Zanjan Prison

HRANA– At dawn on Saturday, July 19, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Zanjan Prison.

The identity of the prisoner who was hanged at dawn on Saturday, July 19, 2025, has been confirmed by HRANA as Davood Amani.

According to information obtained by HRANA, he had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant 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.

Execution of Three Prisoners in Lakan Prison, Rasht

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Hadi Gerousi, HRANA, Lakan prison, Mehdi Babaei, Peyman Afshar, Rasht

HRANA– On Wednesday, July 16, three prisoners were executed in Lakan Prison in Rasht.

HRANA had previously reported the execution of Peyman Afshar, approximately 43 years old, on murder charges. Iran Human Rights later identified the other two executed individuals as Hadi Gerousi, 28, and Mehdi Babaei, 31.

According to the report, Gerousi and Babaei were arrested five years ago in a joint case on charges of murder stemming from an honor-related dispute. Both were later sentenced to death by a criminal court.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these prisoners has not been officially announced by prison authorities or responsible institutions.

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.

Four Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Sardasht

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Haji Sarrafi, Mohammad Naseri, Sardasht, Soleiman Bayseh

HRANA – On Tuesday, July 15, four citizens from Sardasht were arrested by security forces in this city and taken to an undisclosed location.

Kolbar News has identified them as as Soleiman Bayseh, Mohammad Naseri, Haji Sarrafi, and Othman (last name unknown), all from  Sardasht County, West Azerbaijan province.

According to the report, these citizens were arrested simultaneously by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for their arrest, their whereabouts, or the charges brought against them.

Arbitrary arrests, transferring detainees to undisclosed locations, and leaving families in the dark about the fate of their loved ones are routine practices of the Iranian regime’s security agencies, such as the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC Intelligence Unit. This pattern of behavior stands in clear violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, known as the Nelson Mandela Rules.

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Over 80 Arrested in Lorestan for Alleged Ties to Israel

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HRANA, Israel, Lorestan

HRANA – The police commander of Lorestan Province has announced the arrest of 87 individuals accused of having ties to Israel.

According to HRANA, citing Fars News Agency, more than 80 citizens have been detained in Lorestan Province. Yahya Elahi, Lorestan’s police commander, stated that during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, 87 people were arrested in the province. He cited reasons for the arrests as “spreading public fear, sabotage operations, ties to foreign agents, and possession of explosives.”

He did not disclose the identities or whereabouts of those detained.

In the early hours of Friday, June 13, 2025, the Israeli military launched a wave of airstrikes on Iranian territory. According to HRANA’s field reports, in addition to military targets, the strikes hit residential and civilian areas, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of non-combatants. Around the same time, several citizens were arrested by security forces on charges of espionage or for expressing opinions online.

For more information, see HRANA’s full report on the 12-day war between Iran and Israel.

Two Balochi Cultural Advocates Arrested by Security Forces in Mehrestan

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Ashar, Balochi, Irafshan, Mehrestan, Mohsen Raisi, Saeed Raisi

HRANA – Saeed Raisi and Mohsen Raisi, two residents of Mehrestan County in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, were arrested by security forces on Wednesday, July 16, and taken to an undisclosed location, according to Haal Vsh.

The two men, identified as Saeed Raeisi (Rand), 27, from the city of Ashar, and Mohsen Raisi (Rand), 29, a father of two from a village in the Irafshan district, were reportedly arrested without judicial warrants.

Security agents arrested Mohsen Raisi at his home, while Saeed Raisi was detained the same day at his workplace in Ashar.

At the time of this report, the reasons for their arrest, the charges they may face, and their current whereabouts remain unknown.

Both individuals are known for their involvement in promoting the Balochi language and culture.

Abolfazl Ghadiani Sentenced to 10 Months in Prison Over New Case

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Abolfazl Ghadiani, Evin Prison, HRANA

HRANA – Abolfazl Ghadiani, an 80-year-old political prisoner, has been sentenced to 10 months in prison over a new case opened against him while in custody.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Ghadiani was convicted of “propaganda against the regime” in connection with this new case. The news was announced by his son, Ahmad Ghadiani, via social media.

Following an Israeli attack on Evin Prison on June 23, Ghadiani and several other prisoners were transferred to Greater Tehran Prison.

On September 30, 2024, he had been arrested by security forces in Tehran to begin serving a previous sentence of three years and six months. He was subsequently transferred to Ward 6 of Evin Prison. Charges against him included “insulting the Supreme Leader” and “propaganda against the regime.”

Ghadiani faces multiple legal cases. In July 2023, Branch 28 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court had sentenced him to 10 months for “propaganda against the regime” and summoned him to Branch 1 of the Tehran Prosecutor’s Office to enforce the sentence.

He has also faced another case in Branch 1025 of Tehran’s Government Employees Court on the charge of “spreading falsehoods online.”

Abolfazl Ghadiani, 80, has a history of arrest and imprisonment due to his political activities.

Unusual Searches Before Visits: Families Protest at Greater Tehran Prison

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Greater Tehran Prison, HRANA

HRANA – Several families of political prisoners held in Greater Tehran Prison have expressed dissatisfaction with what they describe as arbitrary and unusual body searches prior to visiting their loved ones. These families report that the intensity and manner of the searches have changed compared to previous visits, causing distress and sparking protests among some visitors.

Numerous calls to HRANA from prisoners’ families indicate that the searches have become stricter than before, with some describing the new measures as “incompatible with human dignity.”

The wife of one prisoner, who asked to remain anonymous for security reasons, told HRANA: “Some of the inspection officers used aggressive tones and physical contact, which led to verbal altercations between families and staff. Families expect mutual respect, especially in such sensitive situations.”

According to HRANA’s findings, these changes in search procedures were implemented without any clear explanation, leading to growing dissatisfaction among visitors. Some families reported feeling humiliated by the manner of the body inspections.

Greater Tehran Prison has previously faced criticism for poor detention conditions, overcrowding, and inadequate infrastructure. Past reports have shown that families often encounter numerous difficulties during visitation processes, and the new inspection policies have only added to these challenges.

Prisoner Executed in Khorramabad Prison

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HRANA, Khorramabad, Mosib Segvand

HRANA – At dawn on Sunday, July 13, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Khorramabad Prison.

HRANA has identified the executed individual as Mosib Segvand. He was hanged at dawn on Sunday, July 13. According to information received by HRANA, Segvand was arrested in 2020 on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the criminal court.

As of the time of this report, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or responsible institutions.

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.