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Report on 27 Executions Across Multiple Prisons in Iran

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Aligudarz, Arak prison, ardabil prison, Bandar Abbas prison, Borujerd Prison, Hamedan, Kermanshah, Khorramabad Prison, Nahavand, Qazvin prison, Qom, Sanandaj Prison, Semnan, Tabriz, Yasuj Prison

HRANA – In recent days, the unprecedented wave of executions in various prisons across Iran has continued. A recent report provides details of these executions:

Thursday, December 26:
Morad Karimi Goleh and Norouz (Norouzi) Khalafi were executed on charges of murder in Shushtar Prison.

Saturday, December 27:
HRANA reported the executions of the following individuals:

• Ahmad Reza Esfahani, on charges of murder, in Yasuj Prison;
• Vihan Shah Mohamm, on charges of murder, in Sanandaj Prison;
• Mostafa Mehrjou, on charges of murder, in Ardabil Prison;
• Milad Nejati, on charges of murder, in the Central Prison of Karaj;
• Khalil Nouri, on charges of murder, in Khorramabad Prison;
• Rahim Khodaparast, on charges of murder, in Nahavand Prison;
• Ahmad Ali Saffari, on charges of murder, in Aligudarz Prison;
• Nariman Souri, on drug-related charges, in Kermanshah Prison;
• Abolfazl Enhesari, on drug-related charges, in Hamedan Prison.

Additionally, Iran Human Rights Organization reported the execution of two prisoners, Hesam Norouzi, 28 years old, from Khalkhal, and Mohammad Hassan Sharafi, from Ardabil, on charges of murder in Ardabil Prison.

Sunday, December 28:

• Jafar Najafi, on drug-related charges, in Arak Prison;
• Mousa Rahimi Rad, on drug-related charges, in Semnan Prison;
• Jamshid Akbari, on charges of murder, in Qom Prison;
• Bismillah Tajik, an Afghan national, on charges of murder, in Bandar Abbas Prison;
• Ali Safar Sepahvand, on charges of murder, in Borujerd Prison;
• Aziz Ali Kolkhani, on drug-related charges, in Qazvin Prison;
• Two prisoners executed on charges of murder in Tabriz Prison, one of whom has been identified by HRANA as Moein Hassan-Zadeh.

Furthermore, according to Iran Human Rights Organization, on Monday, December 22, in addition to the execution of Nariman Mohammadi, who had previously been sentenced to death on charges of murder, the death sentences of two other prisoners were carried out in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. They were identified as Eskandar Bakhshoudeh, 32, from Tehran, and Taher Bastani. Both had been sentenced to death on charges of murder.

Also, on Wednesday, December 24, according to HRANA, three prisoners named Mehdi Rajabali-Zadeh, Mostafa Keyfari, and Sohrab Majidi were executed on charges of murder in Lakan Prison in Rasht.

Appeals Court: Mojtaba Maleki Sentenced to Prison

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Mojtaba Maleki, Qom, مجتبی کلیری

HRANA – The prison sentence of Mojtaba Maleki Kaliri, a resident of Qom, was amended by Branch 11 of the provincial Appeals Court to 23 months and one day. He had previously been sentenced to 24 months in prison by the Revolutionary Court at the preliminary stage.

Based on the ruling issued by Branch 11 of the Qom Province Appeals Court and communicated to this citizen, he was sentenced to 15 months and one day in prison on charges of “insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic” and “insulting the Supreme Leader,” and to eight months in prison for “propaganda against the regime.” Pursuant to Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the harsher sentence, 15 months and one day of imprisonment, will be enforceable.

He had previously been sentenced at the preliminary stage by Branch 1 of the Qom Revolutionary Court, presided over by Ali Akbar Ansari, to 24 months in prison, including 16 months for insulting Imam Khomeini and the Supreme Leader, and eight months for propaganda against the regime. The case was opened against him due to content he published on his personal page.

On September 13 of 2025, he was summoned to Branch 11 of the Qom Prosecutor’s Office, arrested after an indictment was issued, and transferred to Qom Prison. He was ultimately released after one day upon posting bail.

Mojtaba Maleki Kaliri is 35 years old and a resident of Qom County.

Unprecedented Surge in Executions Continues: Twelve Prisoners Executed on Murder and Drug Charges in Recent Days

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Behbahan, Bojnurd, Bukan, Ferdows, Kashmar, Mahshahr, Nowshahr, Quchan, Sari, Sepidar, Taybad

HRANA – The unprecedented surge in executions in recent days has continued. This report details the execution of twelve individuals on charges related to murder and drug offenses:

Thursday, December 25
On this day, HRANA reported the executions of the following individuals:

• Amin Safari, on drug-related charges, in Bojnurd Prison;
• Majid Khani, on a murder charge, in Sari Prison;
• Heshmat Beigi, on drug-related charges, in Ferdows Prison.

Wednesday, December 24
According to HRANA, the death sentences of the following individuals were carried out:

• Behrouz Sheikhi, on a murder charge, in Behbahan Prison;
• Yarmohammad Saljouqi, on drug-related charges, in Taybad Prison.

Tuesday, December 23
On this day, six individuals were executed on murder charges in various prisons:

• Sepehr Moradi, in Mahshahr Prison;
• Jalal Taheri, in Bukan Prison;
• Habib Amouri, in Sepidar Prison;
• Afshin Toosi, in Quchan Prison;
• Milad Norouzi, in Nowshahr Prison;
• Yadollah Almasi, in Kashmar Prison.

Additionally, on Sunday, December 21, Rastin Karami was executed by hanging on a murder charge in Sanandaj Prison.

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

Continued Denial of Medical Care for Abbas Vahedian Shahroudi in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad

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Abbas Vahedian Shahroudi, Vakilabad prison

HRANA – Abbas Vahedian Shahroudi, a writer and civil activist imprisoned in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, continues to be denied specialized medical care despite his poor physical condition, including the presence of a mass in his chest area.

A source close to the prisoner’s family, while confirming this information, told HRANA that Mr. Vahedian Shahroudi had previously been transferred to a hospital due to deteriorating physical condition and respiratory problems. Medical examinations revealed the presence of a mass in his chest. Despite the physician’s emphasis on the dangerous nature of this mass, no action has yet been taken to continue his treatment. Moreover, although nearly two weeks have passed, the final test results have still not been provided to the prisoner or his family, further intensifying their concerns about his health.

Previously as well, Vahedian Shahroudi had been denied access to specialized medical care despite suffering from serious health conditions, including heart and lung diseases, psoriasis, and high blood pressure.

In September of 2025, following the writing of a letter from Vakilabad Prison, Mr. Vahedian Shahroudi faced the opening of a new case. This political prisoner was sentenced to one year in prison on charges of propaganda against the regime, one year of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “explicit confession to overthrow,” and two years of exile to the city of Zabol. Additionally, following a complaint by the presiding judge, he was sentenced to another year in prison on the charge of insulting an officer while on duty.

Vahedian Shahroudi, who suffers from multiple medical conditions, has consistently been denied access to specialized medical care. In November 2024, despite confirmation by the Legal Medicine Organization, his request based on inability to endure imprisonment was rejected by judicial authorities.

Mr. Vahedian Shahroudi has previously been arrested and convicted multiple times due to his activities. In Bahman 1400, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of “forming a group with the intent to act against national security and cooperating with groups opposed to the regime.” He had also been arrested in 2019 and 2020 and was later released on bail. Among his published works is the book “The Return of Genghis Khan the Mongol.”

At Least 27 Prisoners Executed in Iran Over Two Days

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Behbahan, Borazjan, Bushehr, Chabahar, Damghan, Jiroft, Kashmar, Mahabad, Mahshahr, Malayer, Sabzevar, Shahrekord, Taybad, Yazd

HRANA – Over the past two days, according to reports by HRANA and other human rights organizations, at least 27 prisoners have been executed in various prisons across Iran. Additional executions were also reported in the preceding days.

Wednesday, December 24:
HRANA reported the execution of the following individuals on this day:

• Zahra Khanzadeh and Amir Azizi, on drug-related charges, in Mashhad Prison
• Noushad Kazemian, on drug-related charges, in Malayer Prison
• Yarmohammad Saljouqi, on drug-related charges, in Taybad Prison
• Jahanshah Rashidian, on drug-related charges, in Damghan Prison
• Nazir (last name unknown), a citizen of Afghanistan, and Ayoub Dehghani, on drug-related charges, in Adel-Abad Prison in Shiraz
• Nemat Khosravi, on drug-related charges, in Kashmar Prison
• Noureddin Panahi, on charges of murder, in Bushehr Prison
• Saoud Moradi, Yaqub Masoumi, Mohammad Mehdi Adavi, and Ebrahim Alizadeh, on charges of murder, in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj
• Mohammad Nourian, on charges of murder, in Shahrekord Prison
• Behrouz Sheikhi, on charges of murder, in Behbahan Prison
• Khodakaram Safapour, on charges of murder, in Sabzevar Prison
• (First name unknown) Rastegari, on charges of murder, in Mahabad Prison

Additionally, Hirkani News reported the execution of a 23-year-old prisoner named Mehdi Rajabali-Zadeh, on charges of murder during a group fight, in Lakan Prison in Rasht.

Tuesday, December 23:

According to HRANA, the death sentences of the following individuals were carried out:

• Manouchehr Mahaki, on charges of murder, in Jiroft Prison
• Two prisoners of unknown identity, on charges of murder, in Chabahar Prison
• Sepehr Moradi, on charges of murder, in Mahshahr Prison
• Pejman Saeedi, on charges of murder, in Borazjan Prison
• Yazdan Joozipour, on drug-related charges, in Yazd Prison

In addition, a news agency affiliated with the IRGC reported the execution of two prisoners on charges of rape in Qaemshahr Prison. The identities of those executed were not disclosed.

Other reported executions:

Beyond the executions listed above, Iran Human Rights reported the execution of a 41-year-old woman named Mahdieh Keyhani, on charges of murder, in Hamedan Prison on Sunday, December 21.

In another report, on Monday, December 22, three prisoners named Aydin Nourzad, Mohammadreza Madadi (approximately 30 years old), and Kazem Hamidi (40 years old) were executed. According to the report, Mr. Madadi had been arrested two years earlier on drug-related charges and was later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court. Mr. Hamidi had been arrested four years earlier on charges of murder in a street altercation and was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

In a separate report by Iran Human Rights, on Tuesday, December 23, a 46-year-old prisoner named Houshang Amiri was executed on charges of murder in Nishapur Prison.

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Yarsani Citizen Yaghoub Karimpour Faces Execution as Case Reaches Supreme Court

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HRANA, Maragheh, Yaghoub Karimpour, یعقوب کریم پور

HRANA – Yaghoub Karimpour, a citizen who follows the Yarsan faith and is currently imprisoned in Urmia Prison, has recently been sentenced to death on charges of espionage by Branch One of the Urmia Revolutionary Court. His case is now under review by the Supreme Court.

Mr. Karimpour, who is currently held in the intake ward of Urmia Prison, was sentenced to death by Branch One of the Urmia Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Sajjad Doosti, on the charge of “corruption on earth through espionage in favor of Israel.”

Following his objection to the verdict, his case has been referred to Branch 9 of the Supreme Court for review.
The hearing on the charges against this Yarsani citizen was held via videoconference, and the issued verdict was communicated to Mr. Karimpour at Urmia Central Prison.

Based on information received, this citizen was arrested by security forces in Miandoab in June 2025 and transferred for interrogation to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Urmia. According to an informed source, Mr. Karimpour was subjected to security pressures for about two months in order to extract forced confessions regarding alleged cooperation with Israel.

From the time of his arrest until his case was referred to Branch One of the Urmia Revolutionary Court, Karimpour was denied access to legal counsel, and throughout his detention he was also denied family visitation.

Yaghoub Karimpour, aged approximately 41, is married and a graduate in law from Maragheh University.

Yarsanism, also known as Ahl-e Haqq, is a syncretic religion that originated in western Iran during the late 14th century under the leadership of Sultan Sahak. As a religious minority, Yarsan followers often face intimidation and persecution at the hands of the security and judicial systems of the regime.

Arrest of Morteza Keyvanlou and Mohammad Kargar Following Attendance at the Seventh-Day Memorial of Khosrow Alikordi

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Khosrow Alikordi, Mashhad, Mohammad Kargar, Morteza Keyvanlou

HRANA – Mohammad Kargar and Morteza (Keyvan) Keyvanlou were arrested for attending the seventh-day memorial ceremony of Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer. Mr. Kargar is currently being held in Sabzevar Prison, while no information has yet been obtained regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Keyvanlou, who was arrested in the city of Joghtay.

Based on information received by HRANA, on December 23, 2025, Morteza Keyvanlou, a resident of Joghtay, Razavi Khorasan Province, was arrested by security forces at his private residence and transferred to an undisclosed location. During the arrest, officers confiscated the mobile phones of his wife and his 13-year-old daughter. In recent days, he had also been summoned by phone to the Police Intelligence and Security Office of Joghtay County.

Additionally, Mohammad Kargar was arrested by security forces in Mashhad on Friday, December 12, during the seventh-day memorial ceremony for Khosrow Alikordi. He was initially transferred to Vakil Abad Prison in Mashhad and later moved to Sabzevar Prison. Thirteen days after his arrest, no bail has yet been set for his temporary release.

As of now, no information is available regarding the charges brought against these two citizens or the location of Mr. Keyvanlou’s detention.

Morteza (Keyvan) Keyvanlou Shahrestanaki, aged approximately 42, is the father of two daughters. He has previously served a prison sentence due to his activities.
Mohammad Kargar is a resident of Sabzevar.

Azerbaijani-Turk Activist Salar Taher Afshar Sentenced to One-Year Prison

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Evin Prison, Salar Taher Afshar, Sharifeh Mohammadi, Varisheh Moradi

HRANA – Salar Taher Afshar, an Azerbaijani-Turk activist currently imprisoned in Evin Prison, has been sentenced to one year in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court in connection with a new case opened against him during his incarceration.

Based on a verdict issued and served on December 20, 2025 by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, Mr. Taher Afshar was sentenced to one year of imprisonment on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

This case was opened following his signing of a statement protesting the issuance of death sentences against Sharifeh Mohammadi, Varisheh Moradi, and Pakhshan Azizi, as well as protesting the death of Somayeh Rashidi in Qarchak Prison in Varamin during her incarceration.

On February 18, 2025, this Azerbaijani-Turk activist was arrested by Intelligence Department forces in Urmia and transferred to the IRGC Intelligence detention facility in Tabriz. A few days later, Branch 36 of the Tehran Province Court of Appeal sentenced him to five years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security.” He was ultimately released on bail from Tabriz Prison on March 2025.
On April 6, this Azerbaijani-Turk activist was arrested after appearing at the Enforcement of Judgments Branch of the Evin Prosecutor’s Office and was transferred to Evin Prison to serve his sentence.

Salar Taher Afshar, an Azerbaijani-Turk activist, has previously faced arrests and convictions due to his activities.

Mehdi Sadr Hafez Arrested in Mashhad

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HRANA, Khosrow Alikordi, Mashhad, Seyed Mehdi Sadr Hafez

HRANA – Seyed Mehdi Sadr Hafez, a resident of Mashhad, was arrested by security forces on Tuesday, December 23, and transferred to Soroush Detention Center.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Sadr Hafez was arrested yesterday by agents of the Mashhad Ministry of Intelligence and transferred to Soroush Detention Center. A source close to his family, confirming the arrest, told HRANA: “The arrest of this civil activist followed his participation in the seventh-day memorial ceremony for Khosrow Alikordi. His case is open at Branch 905 of the Mashhad Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office. Mr. Sadr Hafez is facing charges including propaganda against the regime and assembly and collusion with the intent to disrupt national security.”

Seyed Mehdi Sadr Hafez is a resident of Mashhad and the father of two children. Prior to his arrest, he was working in the taxi transportation sector. He has previously been arrested and served prison time due to his activities.

It is worth noting that the seventh-day memorial ceremony for Khosrow Alikordi was held on December 12, at Ghadir Mosque in Mashhad with a large public turnout. Participants chanted protest slogans during the ceremony. Following the intervention of law enforcement forces, the gathering turned violent and multiple confrontations occurred with those present. On the same day, the Mashhad prosecutor stated that a total of 50 people were arrested in connection with the ceremony, adding that 19 of them have so far been released.

Kamal Ja’fari Yazdi Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison on Political Charges

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Kamal Jafari Yazdi, Mashhad, Vakilabad

HRANA – Kamal Ja’fari Yazdi, a political defendant, has been sentenced by Branch Two of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court to a total of 18 years in prison.

On December 8, 2025, a verdict was issued by Branch Two of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Hassan Vaziri, and it was communicated to Mr. Ja’fari Yazdi today, December 24. Based on the ruling, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison on the charge of “forming a group with the intent to disrupt national security,” five years in prison for “membership in opposition groups,” two years in prison for “insulting the Supreme Leader,” and one year in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

With the application of Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the severest punishment, 10 years of imprisonment, will be enforceable for this political defendant. The verdict is subject to appeal within 20 days of notification.

Mr. Ja’fari Yazdi was arrested on December 10, 2024, by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence in Mashhad and transferred to Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. He was later released from Vakilabad Prison on November 15 of 2025, after posting bail.

Kamal Ja’fari Yazdi has previously faced arrest and judicial action due to his activities.