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Hamzeh Savari Launches Hunger Strike at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj

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Ghezel Hesar prison, Hamzeh Savari, Hamzeh Savari Lafteh, Karaj, moharebeh, Mokhtar Al-Bushokeh, حمزه سواری

HRANA – Today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Hamzeh Savari Laftah, a political prisoner held at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, began a hunger strike in support of Mokhtar Al-Bushokeh, a political prisoner held at Arak Prison. Al-Bushokeh began his hunger strike on Tuesday, October 6, and was subsequently transferred to solitary confinement.

According to HRANA, Hamzeh Savari Laftah has launched a hunger strike at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

Based on information received by HRANA, the political prisoner began a week-long hunger strike today, Wednesday, October 14, in solidarity with . Al-Bushokeh has been on hunger strike since Tuesday, October 6, protesting prison authorities’ failure to fulfill their promise to transfer him from Arak Prison to Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz. He is currently being held in a solitary confinement cell at Arak Prison.

was arrested by security forces on September 2, 2005, when he was just 16 years old. He was sentenced to death by the Ahvaz Revolutionary Court on charges of “corruption on earth, moharebeh (enmity against God), and acting against national security.” His death sentence was eventually commuted to life imprisonment. He has now spent more than 21 years behind bars.

Throughout his imprisonment, Savari has been held in several prisons, including Karun Prison in Ahvaz, Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj, Evin Prison, and Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. During this period, he has repeatedly been placed in solitary confinement and, according to previous HRANA reports, has been subjected to beatings on several occasions. The political prisoner has also staged hunger strikes in previous years to protest his detention conditions and prison transfers.

Over the years, Savari has suffered from numerous health problems, including heart disease, inflammation of the lining of his lungs, knee injuries, chronic stomach pain, cervical osteoarthritis, and spinal problems. According to previous HRANA reports, despite requiring specialized medical attention, he has been denied access to adequate medical care at various times. Restrictions on family visits, access to legal counsel, and prison furlough have also been reported in recent years.

Ali-Sina Mostafavi Executed in Kerman

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Ali-Sina Mostafavi, HRANA, Kerman, moharebeh, علی سینا مصطفوی

HRANA – Today, October 14, 2026, the Judiciary’s Media Center announced the execution of Ali-Sina Mostafavi, a prisoner accused of moharebeh (enmity against God), in Kerman. His death sentence was carried out after being upheld by the Supreme Court.

According to HRANA, citing Mizan News Agency, the death sentence of Ali-Sina Mostafavi was carried out in Kerman.

The Judiciary’s Media Center claimed that on March 24, 2026, Mostafavi opened fire in Azadi Square in Kerman, injuring a civilian and a young girl. According to the same source, he also fired shots at conscript soldiers and passing vehicles on April 21, 2026, and on two occasions fired toward the Kerman–Mahan Highway Police.

The center described Mostafavi as a “monarchist” and stated that he had participated in the protests of January 2026, during which he allegedly sent videos and photographs to media outlets based outside Iran. It further claimed that during the war, he filmed locations struck by projectiles and provided the footage to these outlets.

According to the report, following Mostafavi’s identification and arrest, security personnel searched his hiding place and discovered firearms, ammunition, and Molotov cocktails.

The charges brought against him included “moharebeh with the intent to spread fear and terror, attempted murder, intentionally causing bodily harm through gunfire, brandishing a firearm, manufacturing and possessing explosives, and drawing a weapon with the intent to threaten people’s lives and intimidate them.” Contact with foreign-based media outlets was also among the allegations raised in his case.

According to Mizan, the court issued the death sentence based on evidence in the case file, field investigations, reports from judicial officers, and confessions attributed to the defendant. The report also claimed that the trial was held in the presence of his lawyer.

Ultimately, following the rejection of his appeal and the Supreme Court’s confirmation of the verdict, Ali-Sina Mostafavi’s death sentence was carried out.

The published report did not provide information regarding the exact date of his arrest, the court branch that handled his case, the date of the initial verdict, or details of the judicial proceedings. It also remains unclear to what extent Mostafavi had access to a lawyer of his own choosing during his detention and trial.

Reza Maroufi Aghdam Arrested by Security Forces in Bukan

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Bukan, Naqadeh, Reza Maroufi Aghdam, رضا معروفی اقدم

HRANA – Reza Maroufi Aghdam, a resident of Bukan originally from Naqadeh, was arrested at his home by security forces yesterday and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, Reza Maroufi Aghdam was arrested by security forces in Bukan.

According to the report, on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, security forces raided his home without presenting a judicial warrant and arrested him.

At the time of this report, the reasons for Mr. Maroufi Aghdam’s arrest and his whereabouts remain unknown. Security forces have not provided any explanation regarding his detention.

Furthermore, the 58-year-old man has been denied access to legal counsel and deprived of the right to contact or receive visits from his family.

Report on the Execution of Four Prisoners in Tabriz Prison

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Ahmadreza Zivari, Ebrahim Khazali, HRANA, Milad Safari, Sadegh Hatami, Tabriz Prison

HRANA – The death sentences of four prisoners, who had previously been sentenced to death in separate cases on charges of murder and drug-related offenses, were carried out in Tabriz Prison on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, four prisoners were executed in Tabriz Central Prison on the morning of Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The prisoners have been identified as Milad Safari, 39, a father of two; Ebrahim Khazali; Ahmadreza Zivari, 47; and Sadegh Hatami, 41.

According to the report, Milad Safari and Ebrahim Khazali had been sentenced to death in separate murder cases. Mr. Safari, a father of two, had been in detention for five years, while Mr. Khazali had been held for eight years.

Additionally, Ahmadreza Zivari and Sadegh Hatami had been sentenced to death in separate cases involving drug-related offenses. Before his arrest approximately two years ago, Mr. Zivari worked as a passenger driver. Mr. Hatami worked as a school transport driver for children before his arrest and had been imprisoned for approximately four years.

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

Between October 10, 2025, and October 8, 2026, HRANA documented at least 2,003 executions across Iran, based on 1,857 reports, representing an increase of approximately 29% compared to the previous reporting period. During the same period, HRANA also documented 230 death sentences. For more detailed statistics and analysis of executions in Iran, read HRANA’s latest comprehensive report.

Death Sentence of Amirhassan Akbari-Monfared Upheld by Supreme Court

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Abolghasem Salavati, Amirhassan Akbari Monfared, Baghi, HRANA, Mohammad Akbari Monfared

HRANA – The death sentence of Amirhassan Akbari-Monfared, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been upheld by Branch 41 of the Supreme Court.

According to HRANA, Branch 41 of the Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of political prisoner Amirhassan Akbari-Monfared and communicated to him in prison on October 11, 2026. In July of this year, he was sentenced to death by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, on charges of baghi (armed rebellion) through membership in the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK).

Amirhassan Akbari-Monfared was arrested alongside his father, Mohammad Akbari-Monfared, his brother Amirhossein, and his sister Zeinab by Ministry of Intelligence agents in Karaj during the winter of 2025. Some time later, three members of his family were released on bail.

No information has yet been obtained regarding the specific charges brought against the other members of his family. However, a source familiar with the situation of these political defendants previously told HRANA that they were facing security-related charges.

Mohammad Akbari-Monfared, aged approximately 58, Amirhossein Akbari-Monfared, 33, Zeinab Akbari-Monfared, 30, and Amirhassan Akbari-Monfared are all residents of Karaj.

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Mehdi Mirzaei Executed in Hamedan Prison on Non-Political Charges

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Hamedan prison, HRANA, Mehdi Mirzaei, مهدی میرزایی

HRANA – Yesterday, Monday, October 12, 2026, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of non-political offenses was carried out in Hamedan Prison.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of the prisoner, who was hanged at dawn today, Monday, October 12, as Mehdi Mirzaei.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Mirzaei had previously been arrested on charges related to non-political offenses and was subsequently sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

Mirzaei’s Obituary Notice

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

Between October 10, 2025, and October 8, 2026, HRANA documented at least 2,003 executions across Iran, based on 1,857 reports, representing an increase of approximately 29% compared to the previous reporting period. During the same period, HRANA also documented 230 death sentences. For more detailed statistics and analysis of executions in Iran, read HRANA’s latest comprehensive report.

Behzad Ebrahimpour Arrested by Security Forces in Bukan

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Behzad Ebrahimpour, HRANA, بهزاد ابراهیم پور

HRANA – Behzad Ebrahimpour, a resident of Bukan, was arrested yesterday by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, a citizen has been arrested in Bukan.

He has been identified as Behzad Ebrahimpour, 19, son of Salah and a resident of Bukan.

According to the report, on the morning of Sunday, October 11, 2026, security forces raided his family home in the village of Gugjali, located in the Alashin district of Bukan, without presenting a judicial warrant and arrested him.

At the time of this report, no information was available regarding the reasons for his arrest, the charges against him, or his whereabouts.

Two Prisoners Executed in Kerman Prison on Drug-Related Charges

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Amin Khajeh-Nezami, Habibollah Ghanbarzehi Farjad, HRANA, Kerman, Mai Sato

HRANA – At dawn today, two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges were executed in Kerman Prison.

According to HRANA, citing Haal Vsh, a prisoner was executed at dawn on Monday, October 12, 2026, in Kerman Prison. He has been identified as Amin Khajeh-Nezami, 33, son of Mehdi, the father of three children, from Rigan County.

According to the report, Mr. Khajeh-Nezami was arrested in Kerman in 2022 on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Kerman.

The Balochistan Human Rights Documentation Network identified the second prisoner as Habibollah Ghanbarzehi Farjad, 38, a married father from Zahedan.

According to the report, Mr. Ghanbarzahi Farjad was arrested in Kerman in November 2023 on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by judicial authorities. He worked as a driver and had denied the charges against him.

His family visited Kerman Prison on the evening of yesterday, for a final meeting with him. Mai Sato, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, had previously expressed concern over the possibility of Habibollah Ghanbarzehi Farjad’s execution.

At the time of this report, the executions had not been officially announced by prison authorities or other relevant institutions.

Between October 10, 2025, and October 8, 2026, HRANA documented at least 2,003 executions across Iran, based on 1,857 reports, representing an increase of approximately 29% compared to the previous reporting period. During the same period, HRANA also documented 230 death sentences. For more detailed statistics and analysis of executions in Iran, read HRANA’s latest comprehensive report.

Omar Dorostaran Executed

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HRANA, irgc, Omar Dorostaran, عمر دوستداران

HRANA – Today, October 12, 2026, the Judiciary’s Media Center announced the execution of Omar Dorostaran, a security-related defendant from Rask County. The judiciary-affiliated outlet identified him as a member of an armed opposition group.

According to HRANA, citing Mizan News Agency, Omar Dorostaran has been executed.

The report did not specify the charges against Dorostaran but stated that he had been sentenced to death by the judiciary, that the verdict had been upheld by the Supreme Court, and that the sentence had been carried out.

The Judiciary’s Media Center claimed that Dorostaran was an active member of Jaish al-Adl and had played a key role in several of the group’s operations, including attacks on the Rask police headquarters, the IRGC headquarters in Rask, the Parud base, and military facilities in Chabahar in April 2024.

According to the news agency’s allegations, Dorostaran’s activities included arranging accommodation for group members, facilitating their entry into Iran, transporting operational teams to carry out armed attacks, procuring weapons and ammunition, and identifying military facilities as potential targets.

The report did not specify the exact date of the execution or the prison where the sentence was carried out.

Omar Dorostaran was arrested by security forces in Rask County on April 8, 2024. After 60 days in detention, he was transferred to the quarantine ward of Zahedan Prison. In October of the same year, he was transferred from prison to the IRGC Intelligence Organization’s detention facility in Zahedan for interrogation.

At the time of his arrest, the police commander of Sistan and Baluchestan Province accused Dorostaran of inciting public sentiment, insulting the police, and disrespecting officers who had been killed during clashes between law enforcement personnel and armed individuals in Sib and Suran County. Several social media channels affiliated with security institutions also published an image of Dorostaran, alleging that he had walked past the scene of the deadly confrontation while laughing.

Omar Dorostaran, son of Abdolghader, was a religious seminary student in the city of Pishin and a resident of Cheraghan village in Rask County. He was 25 years old at the time of his arrest.

Between October 10, 2025, and October 8, 2026, HRANA documented at least 2,003 executions across Iran, based on 1,857 reports, representing an increase of approximately 29% compared to the previous reporting period. During the same period, HRANA also documented 230 death sentences. For more detailed statistics and analysis of executions in Iran, read HRANA’s latest comprehensive report.

Labor Activist Nahid Khodajou Detained for Six Days

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HRANA, Nahid Khodajoo, Nahid Khodajou

HRANA – Nahid Khodajou (Khodajoo), a labor activist, was arrested by security forces at her home six days ago. Her whereabouts remain unknown.

According to HRANA, citing the Free Union of Iranian Workers, labor activist Nahid Khodajou has been arrested.

According to the report, Nahid Khodajou was arrested by security forces at her home six days ago and transferred to an undisclosed location. Security agents also searched the labor activist’s residence.

At the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for Ms. Khodajou’s arrest or the charges brought against her.

, a labor activist, has previously faced and in connection with her activism.