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Twenty Prisoners Executed in Multiple Iranian Prisons

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Behbahan, Borujerd, Dastgerd, Dorud, Ghezel Hesar, HRANA, Isfahan, Qazvin

HRANA – In recent days, HRANA has reported the execution of dozens of prisoners across various prisons in Iran. This report provides details on 20 of those executions.

Sunday, November 30
On this day, HRANA reported the execution of a prisoner named Sepehr Goodarzi in Borujerd Prison. According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Goodarzi had previously been arrested on a murder charge, and the Criminal Court later issued his death sentence.

Monday, December 1
According to HRANA, a prisoner named Hossein Zamani was executed in Dorud Prison on a murder charge, and Ebrahim Tabrizi was executed in Mahabad Prison, also on a murder charge.

Tuesday, December 2
According to HRANA, five prisoners were executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan on drug-related charges. HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them: Shahab Mokhtari.
Also on this day, a prisoner identified only by the partial name (first name unknown) Pour-heidari was executed in Qazvin Prison on drug-related charges.
HRANA also reported the executions of Mohammad Jafar Alinia on a murder charge in Behbahan Prison and Ebrahim Kalagar on a murder charge in Nowshahr Prison.

Wednesday, December 3
In Gonabad Prison, the death sentence of a prisoner named Safa Jozipour, convicted on drug-related charges, was carried out.
In Sabzevar Prison, another prisoner, Pirvali Shabani, was executed on drug-related charges.
In Gorgan Prison, Ali Kalhor was executed on a murder charge.
In Lakan Prison in Rasht, Mehdi Javanmardi, 38, was executed on a murder charge.

Three prisoners were also hanged in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj; HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them as Amir Emami.

Additionally, two prisoners, including a woman, were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. These prisoners had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges. HRANA has confirmed the identity of the male prisoner as Hesam Nowruzi.

From the beginning of this year until the end of November, 2025, the Iranian regime has executed 1,594 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.

Shahram Tahzib, a Baha’i Citizen in Gonbad-e Kavus, Arrested

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Baha'i citizen, Gonbad-e Kavus, Shahram Tahzib

HRANA – Yesterday, December 3, Shahram Tahzib, a Baha’i citizen residing in Gonbad-e Kavus, was arrested by security forces in the city and taken to an undisclosed location. At the same time, his home was searched by agents.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Tahzib was arrested on Wednesday, December 3, by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence at his family home. The agents also searched the residence and confiscated books related to the Baha’i faith.

As of the time of this report, there is no information on his whereabouts, the reasons for his arrest, or the charges brought against him.

Shahram Tahzib is a Baha’i citizen living in Gonbad-e Kavus.

Over the past decade, the Iranian Bahá’í community has been disproportionately targeted by Iran’s security forces and judiciary, more than any other minority group. In the past three years, an average of 72 percent of the reports on religious rights violations collected by HRANA have documented the Iranian regime’s repression of the Bahá’í community.

Motahareh Goonehi’s Prison Sentence Upheld on Appeal

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Motahareh Goonehi, Tehran, مطهره گونه ای

HRANA – The prison sentence of Motahareh Goonehi, a student activist, has been upheld by the Tehran Province Court of Appeal. She had previously been sentenced by Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court to 21 months in prison.

She wrote about this ruling: “Student Day’s gift: my sentence in the Court of Appeal was upheld with the explanation of ‘the manner of committing the offense, its harmful consequences, criminal record, and the impact of punishment on the defendant.’”

This student activist was previously sentenced by the Revolutionary Court to 15 months in prison for the charge of ‘propaganda against the Islamic Republic’, and six months in prison for the charge of ‘insulting the Supreme Leader,’ as well as the confiscation of her mobile phone.

Ms. Goonehi was arrested by security forces in Tehran on June 14, 2025, and was released on bail after more than a month. After her release, she published an account of her detention, reporting arrest without a judicial warrant, gunfire being shot inside the enclosed space of her home during the arrest, and her late-night transfer, blindfolded and without shoes, onto the street for release.

Motahareh Goonehi is a dentistry student and the former political secretary of the Islamic Association of Students at the University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences. She has previously faced arrest and other security pressures due to her activism. She was released from Evin Prison on March 16, 2025, after completing her prison sentence.

Ebrahim Asemani Arrested in Tabriz

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Ebrahim Asemani, Tabriz, ابراهیم آسمانی

HRANA – Ebrahim Asemani, an Azerbaijani-Turk activist, was arrested by security forces in Tabriz and taken to an unknown location.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Asemani was arrested today by security forces in Tabriz and transferred to an undisclosed location. So far, no information has been obtained regarding his whereabouts, the reasons for his arrest, or the charges against him.

Ebrahim Asemani, aged approximately 61, is married and an Azerbaijani-Turk activist residing in Tabriz. He has previously faced summonses, arrests, and judicial convictions due to his activism.

Two Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Piranshahr

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Kamel Oslub, Mohammad Oslub, Piranshahr

HRANA – Early this morning, two brothers from Piranshahr, Mohammad Oslub and Kamel Oslub, were arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an unknown location.

Kurdpa haS identified them as Mohammad Oslub and Kamel Oslub, residents of Piranshahr.

According to this report, the arrest of the two brothers took place early this morning, Wednesday, 3 December 2025, without the presentation of a judicial warrant and with the use of violence by security forces.

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

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Ongoing Detention: Fate of Baha’i Citizen Arvin Avazpour Unknown

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Arvin Avazpour, Gonbad-e Kavus, آروین عوض پور

HRANA – Despite 22 days having passed since the arrest of Arvin Avazpour, a Baha’i citizen residing in Gonbad-e Kavus, no information has yet been obtained regarding his place of detention. The lack of news about his condition has increased his family’s concerns.

Based on information received by HRANA, despite the passage of 22 days since Mr. Avazpour’s arrest, he continues to be held in an uncertain state, and no details have been obtained regarding where he is being kept. A source close to the family confirmed the continued lack of information, adding that repeated attempts by relatives to learn about his situation have so far been unsuccessful, circumstances that have deepened the family’s worry and increased the uncertainty surrounding his condition.

Arvin Avazpour was arrested on November 12, 2025 by security forces at his workplace. Arvin Avazpour, 45, is the father of two and a resident of Gonbad-e Kavus.

Attorney Mohammad Najafi Sentenced to 3 Years and Additional Penalties

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Evin Prison, Mohammad Najafi, محمد نجفی

HRANA – Mohammad Najafi, an attorney imprisoned in Evin Prison, has been sentenced by the Tehran Revolutionary Court to three years in prison and additional penalties in connection with a case opened against him during his imprisonment.

This verdict was communicated to Mr. Najafi’s lawyers on November 19, 2025, by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. Under the ruling, he has been sentenced to one year in prison for “propaganda against the regime,” and two years in prison plus a 50-million-toman fine for “spreading falsehoods.” Additionally, as part of his supplementary punishment, this political prisoner has been barred from membership in political and social groups and prohibited from leaving the country for two years.

The ruling cites, among other examples, the publication of an audio file titled “Tasmim-e Kobra,” addressed to the Supreme Leader, as grounds for the charges brought against him.

The court session addressing Mr. Najafi’s charges was held on November 5, 2025, in Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court; he did not attend the hearing.

Earlier this year, Branch 1 of the High Disciplinary Court for Judges issued a ruling permanently disbarring Mr. Najafi from practicing law.

Mohammad Najafi was transferred from Arak Prison to Evin Prison in April 2023. In 2019, he was released from prison in connection with a previous case, but four days later he was arrested again over another conviction and returned to Arak Prison.

Multiple cases have been opened against this attorney over the years, and he is currently serving his sentences in Evin Prison.

The longest sentence issued against this imprisoned lawyer relates to the charge of “collaboration with a hostile government through interviews with foreign media.” He was sentenced to 10 years in prison, which was later reduced to four years and six months.

In several separate cases, Mr. Najafi has faced fourteen charges and has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison, with no consolidation of sentences carried out to date. At least six cases have been opened against him during his imprisonment. The “publication of audio files from Arak Prison” was cited as the grounds for one of these cases. Another case, opened following a complaint by the head of Arak Prison, resulted in a four-month prison sentence for Mr. Najafi.

Throughout his imprisonment, despite suffering from various health conditions, this attorney has consistently been denied specialized medical treatment and transfer to a hospital.

Kambiz Teimouri-Moghaddam, a Baha’i زitizen, Arrested

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Gorgan, Kambiz Teimouri-Moghaddam, Rouhollah Teimouri-Moghaddam

HRANA – Kambiz Teimouri-Moghaddam, a Baha’i citizen residing in Gorgan, has been arrested by security forces. Officers searched his home and confiscated several personal belongings. His place of business has also been sealed.

Based on information received by HRANA, the arrest of this Baha’i citizen took place yesterday morning at Mr. Teimouri-Moghaddam’s residence. During the search, agents confiscated a number of his personal items, including electronic devices, books, and documents, and they also sealed his business. The arrest occurred despite the fact that Mr. Teimouri-Moghaddam suffers from high blood pressure and requires medical care, which has heightened the concerns of his family and those close to him.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest, his place of detention, or the charges against him.

Kambiz Teimouri-Moghaddam is the son of Rouhollah Teimouri-Moghaddam and a Baha’i citizen residing in Gorgan.

Over the past decade, the Iranian Bahá’í community has been disproportionately targeted by Iran’s security forces and judiciary—more than any other minority group. In the past three years, an average of 72 percent of the reports on religious rights violations collected by HRANA have documented the Iranian regime’s repression of the Bahá’í community.

Nirvana Torbati-Nejad Sentenced to 6 Months in Prison

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Gorgan, irgc, IRGC Intelligence, Nirvana Torbati-Nejad, Ramazan Haji-Mashhadi, نیروانا تربتی نژاد

HRANA – Nirvana Torbati-Nejad, a resident of Gorgan, has been sentenced to six months of custodial imprisonment by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court in this city.

This verdict was issued on November 25 by Branch 1 of the Gorgan Revolutionary Court and was delivered yesterday to Ramazan Haji-Mashhadi, Ms. Torbati-Nejad’s defense attorney. According to the ruling, Ms. Torbati-Nejad has been sentenced to six months of custodial imprisonment on the charge of ‘propaganda against the regime.’

Some time earlier, this citizen had also been summoned by the IRGC Intelligence and interrogated for several hours.

In a separate case, this political defendant had previously been prosecuted on charges of ‘membership in groups opposed to the regime with the intent to disrupt national security,’ and ‘assembly and collusion to commit crimes against internal security.’ She had been sentenced by the court to ten months in prison and a two-million-toman fine. She was ultimately acquitted of the charges at the appeals stage.

Nirvana Torbati-Nejad was arrested by security forces at her workplace on September 10, 2023, and was released on October 5, 2023 on bail.

Execution of Four Prisoners in Yazd Prison

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HRANA, Mahmoud Abdollahi, Yazd

HRANA – At dawn today, Tuesday, December 2, the death sentences of four prisoners who had previously been convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Yazd Prison.

These prisoners , one of whom was an Afghan national, were executed today, HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them as Mahmoud Abdollahi.

According to information received by HRANA, the prisoners had earlier been arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

Further details, including confirmation of the identities of the three remaining prisoners, are still being investigated by HRANA.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been announced by prison authorities or other official bodies.

From the beginning of this year until the end of November, 2025, the Iranian regime has executed 1,594 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.