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Five Prisoners Executed in Multiple Iranian Prisons

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Ali Amini, Borazjan, Bukan, Mahshahr, Malayer, Saeed Khani

HRANA – Over the past two days, November 26 and 27, HRANA reported the execution of five prisoners in various prisons across Iran as follows:

On Wednesday, November 26:
HRANA reported the execution of a prisoner named Saeed Khani on drug-related charges in Malayer Prison.
On the same day, Ali Amini was executed on a murder charge in Bukan Prison, and Mehdi Kaabi was executed on drug-related charges in Borazjan Prison.

On Thursday, November 27:
According to HRANA, officials in Mahshahr Prison carried out the execution of a prisoner named Ali Mahini. Based on information obtained by HRANA, this prisoner had previously been arrested on a murder charge and later sentenced to death by a criminal court.
Also on this day, Sharif Jaberi was hanged in Saveh Prison on a murder charge.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these prisoners have not been announced by prison officials or the responsible authorities.

From the beginning of this year until the end of October, the Iranian regime has executed 1,286 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.

Prisoner Executed in Quchan Prison on Drug-Related Charges

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HRANA, Kazem Beigdeli, Quchan Prison, قوچان

HRANA – At dawn on Thursday, November 27, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Quchan Prison.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of this prisoner as Kazem Beigdeli. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Beigdeli had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and was later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

In 2024, Iranian prisons witnessed the execution of 930 inmates. According to HRANA’s data, the number of executions carried out by the Iranian regime’s judiciary has risen steadily over the past five years. The percentage of executions related to drug charges has also increased year after year.

Seven Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Ahmad Soltani, Farrokh Pourfarzi, Hamid Yousefzahi, HRANA, Majid Khakzad, Mina Sedoughi, Nasser Karbakhsh, Shiraz

HRANA – With the addition of other prisoners who were executed at dawn Wednesday, November 26, in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, the total number of people executed there on that day has risen to seven.

Iran Human Rights has identified the identities of six of these individuals as Hamid Yousefzahi, Ahmad Soltani, Majid Khakzad, Nasser Karbakhsh, Mina Sedoughi, and her husband, Farrokh Pourfarzi.

According to the report, Mina Sedoughi, 41, and her husband Farrokh Pourfarzi, 50, were residents of Mohammadshahr, Karaj, and parents of three children aged 7, 9, and 11. They were arrested one year and nine months ago on charges of carrying 65 kilograms of narcotics and were sentenced to death. The couple was taken to the gallows for the execution of their sentences without being granted a final visit with their family and children.
Iran Human Rights did not specify the identity of the seventh prisoner in its report.

Earlier, the Haal Vsh news outlet had reported on the execution of six prisoners in this prison.

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

According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz witnessed the execution of 92 inmates — an 88% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise places Adelabad as the second deadliest prison in Iran after Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

New Round of Executions Reported in Multiple Prisons Across Iran

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Behbahan, Ferdows, Ilam, Kashmar, Nahavand

HRANA — Today and in recent days, HRANA has reported additional executions in the prisons of Nahavand, Ilam, Behbahan, Ferdows, and Kashmar.

Sunday, November 23:
According to HRANA, the death sentence of Mohammadali Jahanian was carried out in Nahavand Prison on a murder charge. Another prisoner, Kambiz Forrokhi, was also executed in Ilam Prison on a murder charge.

Tuesday, November 25:
Behzad Alipour was hanged in Behbahan Prison on a murder charge. The death sentence of Shahram Shamsi was also carried out in Ardabil Prison, likewise on a murder charge.

Thursday, November 27:
A prisoner named Nourkhoda Shahrokhi was executed in Ferdows Prison on a murder charge. In addition, Nemat Gholami was hanged in Kashmar Prison on charges related to drug offenses.

As of the time this report was prepared, none of these executions have been announced by prison authorities or relevant state institutions.

From the beginning of the current year through the end of October, 1,286 people have been executed in Iran. Among them, 567 were executed on murder charges and 608 on drug-related charges. Many of these executions were never officially announced by state bodies.

12 Prisoners Executed Across Multiple Prisons on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

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Adelabad Prison, Birjand, Citizens executed, Esfarayen, Lakan prison, Maragheh, Qazvin, Rasht, Shiraz

HRANA – In recent days, dozens of prisoners across various prisons in Iran have been executed on charges related to murder and drug offenses. This report covers the execution of 12 prisoners.

Sunday, November 23 :
HRANA reported the execution of Ja’far Shokri on a murder charge in Birjand Prison.

According to Iran Human Rights Organization, a 36-year-old prisoner was executed in Maragheh Prison on a murder charge stemming from a conflict. The report did not provide further details, including the prisoner’s identity.

Tuesday, November 25:
According to HRANA, a prisoner named Noushad Amiri was executed in Qazvin Prison on charges related to drug offenses.

Wednesday, November 26:
According to HRANA, a prisoner named Hormoz Nejati was hanged in Esfarayen Prison. He had previously been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

On the same day, Hyrkani News reported the execution of two prisoners, Ali Saye-afkan from Rasht and Mehrdad Pourhossein, in Lakan Prison in Rasht. Both had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

Finally, Haal Vsh reported the execution of six prisoners in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz. The identity of one of them, Hamid Yousef-Zahi, age 38, has been confirmed. He was executed on drug-related charges.

At the time this report was prepared, the executions of these prisoners had not been announced by prison officials or relevant authorities.

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Two Prisoners, Including a Woman, Executed in Mashhad

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Mahin Rahimi, Mashhad, Seyed Javad Tabatabaei, Vakilabad prison

HRANA – At dawn today, Wednesday, November 26, the death sentences of two prisoners, including one woman, were carried out in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. These prisoners had previously been sentenced to death on murder charges.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of the prisoners as Mahin Rahimi and Seyed Javad Tabatabaei. They were executed at dawn today. Based on information received by HRANA, both individuals had earlier been arrested on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by criminal courts.

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

From the beginning of this year until the end of October, the Iranian regime has executed 1,286 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.

Appeals Court: Nahid Behroozi Sentenced to Imprisonment and Additional Penalties

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Karaj, Nahid Behroozi

HRANA – Nahid Behroozi (Forouhari), a Baha’i citizen residing in Karaj, has been sentenced by Branch 12 of the Alborz Province Court of Appeals to three years in prison along with additional penalties.

This verdict was recently issued by Branch 12 of the Alborz Appeals Court based on the charge attributed to her under Article 500 bis of the Islamic Penal Code, which concerns “deviant educational or propaganda activities contrary to or disruptive of the sacred religion of Islam.” According to the judge’s ruling, her initial five-year prison sentence issued in the lower court has been reduced to three years. Her additional penalties, ten years of deprivation of social rights and the confiscation of seized property, including electronic devices and her religious books, were upheld in full.

On October 6, 2024, Ms. Behroozi had been sentenced by Branch 4 of the Karaj Revolutionary Court to five years’ imprisonment and complementary punishments for the same charge.

Ms. Behroozi was arrested on July 29, 2024, by agents of the Fardis branch of the Ministry of Intelligence while on a street in Karaj. Following her arrest, security agents searched her home. After completing interrogation at The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, she was transferred to Kachouei Prison on August 15, 2024. She was released from Kachouei Prison on October 1, 2024, upon posting bail.

Two Prisoners Executed in Bojnurd Prison

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Bojnurd Prison, HRANA

HRANA – At dawn today, Wednesday, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Bojnurd Prison.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them as Ezzatollah Nashri. Based on information received by HRANA, these individuals had earlier been arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

Further details, including the identity of the second executed prisoner, are still under review by HRANA.

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

From the beginning of this year until the end of October, the Iranian regime has executed 1,286 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.

Three Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj

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Davood Najafi, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, قزل حصار

HRANA – At dawn today, the death sentences of three prisoners previously convicted of murder were carried out in Ghezel Hessar Prison in Karaj.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of the prisoners hanged at dawn today, Wednesday, November 26, 2025, as Davood Najafi. Based on information received by HRANA, these individuals had earlier been arrested on murder charges and subsequently sentenced to death by criminal courts.

Further details, including confirmation of the identities of the two other prisoners, are still under investigation by HRANA.

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

According to HRANA’s statistics, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj carried out the highest number of executions among all Iranian prisons, with 150 inmates hanged. This figure has nearly doubled compared to the previous year, a deeply alarming increase that underscores the escalating use of capital punishment in Iran.

A Report on the Execution of 12 Prisoners in Various Prisons Across Iran

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Aligudarz, Dorud, Gorgan, HRANA, Neyshabur

HRANA – The unprecedented wave of executions this week continues. In recent days, HRANA has documented the executions of dozens of prisoners in different prisons across the country. This latest report provides details on twelve of them.

Saturday, November 22
According to HRANA, a prisoner named Ghasem Sarlak was hanged in Aligudarz Prison. Mr. Sarlak had previously been arrested on a murder charge and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

Sunday, November 23
On this day, Mehran Saghaei, convicted of murder, was executed in Dorud Prison, and Arsalan Behbahani, convicted on drug-related charges, was executed in Sabzevar Prison. HRANA also reported the execution of two prisoners in Kashan Prison on murder charges. HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them: Ashkan Sohrabi.

In addition, the death sentences of two prisoners were carried out in Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz on drug-related charges. HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them: Shahmorad Dehqani.

Tuesday, November 25
According to HRANA, Amin Chahar-Bashi, convicted of murder, was executed in Gorgan Prison, and Gholamali Eftekhari, convicted on drug-related charges, was executed in Neyshabur Prison.

Finally, three prisoners were also hanged in Yazd Prison. They had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court. Further details, including identity confirmation, are still being investigated by HRANA.

As of the time of writing, the execution of these prisoners has not been announced by prison officials or the responsible authorities.

From the beginning of this year until the end of October, the Iranian regime has executed 1,286 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.