Category: Executions

Two Prisoners Executed in Mashhad Prison

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Abdollah Narouei, HRANA, Issa Narouei, Mashhad Prison, Vakilabad prison

HRANA – On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, two prisoners were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad on drug-related charges.

According to HRANA, citing Haal Vsh, two prisoners were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.

The prisoners have been identified as Abdollah Narouei (Hashem Shavabzehi), approximately 43 years old, a father of five, originally from Zahedan and residing in Mashhad, and Issa Narouei (Lakzehi), 30 years old, son of Osman, unmarried, originally from Zahedan and residing in Mashhad.

According to the report, Abdollah Narouei was arrested by security forces at his home in Mashhad on November 3, 2023. He was subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad in December 2025–January 2026 on drug-related charges. His execution was carried out without allowing him a final visit with his family.

Issa Narouei was also arrested by security forces at his home in Mashhad in 2025–2026. He was subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad on drug-related charges.

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

Two Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, زندان قزل حصار

HRANA – Yesterday, October 21, two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death in separate cases on murder charges were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

According to HRANA, two prisoners were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of the prisoners executed at dawn today, Wednesday, October 21, as Ahmad (last name unknown). The identity of the second prisoner remains under investigation.

According to information obtained by HRANA, the two prisoners had previously been arrested on murder charges in separate cases and subsequently sentenced to death by criminal courts.

At the time of this report, the executions of these two prisoners 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.

January 2026 Protests: Ilya Ben-Rashid Sentenced to Death

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Ilya Ben-Rashid, January 2026 Protests, moharebeh, ایلیا بن‌رشید

HRANA – Ilya Ben-Rashid, who was arrested during the January 2026 protests and is currently held in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, has been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Isfahan on the charge of moharebeh (waging war against God). He was also sentenced to four years, three months, and two days in prison, along with additional punishments.

According to HRANA, Ilya Ben-Rashid, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests and currently held in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, has been sentenced to death, imprisonment, and additional punishments.

The verdict was issued by Branch 5 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court and communicated to Ben-Rashid yesterday. Under the ruling, he was sentenced to death on the charge of moharebeh (waging war against God) through participation in the destruction of public property.

The same court also sentenced him to three years, six months, and one day of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security, and nine months and one day in prison on the charge of propaganda against the regime, with time already served in detention credited toward his sentence.

Additionally, as a supplementary punishment, he was sentenced to a two-year travel ban prohibiting him from leaving the country.

In April of this year, a hearing on the charges against Ben-Rashid was held before the same branch of the court.

In May of this year, Branch 102 of the Shahin Shahr Criminal Court II sentenced him to six months in prison and 20 lashes in a separate part of his case.

Mr. Ben-Rashid was arrested on January 22, 2026, in connection with the nationwide protests in Shahin Shahr, Isfahan Province, and was subsequently transferred to Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

Ilya Ben-Rashid is 22 years old and a resident of Shahin Shahr, Isfahan Province.

It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

Prisoner Executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad

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Abdullah Narouei, Hashem Shavabzahi, HRANA, Mashhad, Vakilabad prison, Zahedan

HRANA – Yesterday, a prisoner previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges was executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

According to HRANA, citing Haal Vsh, a prisoner was executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

The prisoner has been identified as Abdullah Narouei (Hashem Shavabzahi), approximately 43 years old, the father of five children. He was originally from Zahedan and resided in Mashhad.

According to the report, Abdullah Narouei was arrested by security forces at his home in Mashhad on November 3, 2023. He was subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad in January 2026 on drug-related charges.

On Monday, October 19, 2026, Narouei was transferred to the quarantine ward of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. At dawn on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, he was executed by hanging at the prison without being granted a final visit with his family.

As of the time of this report, the execution has 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.

One Prisoner Executed in Bandar Abbas Prison

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Bandar Abbas prison, Hamid Mohammadi, HRANA

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, October 19, 2026, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death for non-political offenses was executed in Bandar Abbas Prison.

According to HRANA, one prisoner was executed in Bandar Abbas Prison. HRANA has identified the prisoner, who was hanged at dawn on Monday, October 19, as Hamid Mohammadi, a resident of Fasa.

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

HRANA is investigating further details regarding the charges against the prisoner and the judicial proceedings in his case.

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.

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Homayoun Shabankareh Sentenced to Death

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Homayoun Shabankareh, Karaj Revolutionary Court, moharebeh

HRANA – Homayoun Shabankareh, a 22-year-old citizen held at Karaj Central Penitentiary who was arrested in connection with security developments related to the war, has been sentenced to death by Branch 2 of the Karaj Revolutionary Court on charges of moharebeh (enmity against God) and espionage.

Based on information received by HRANA, Homayoun Shabankareh was sentenced to death by Branch 2 of the Karaj Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Mehdi Sabzevarnejad (Sabzevari).

An informed source close to the family of Shabankareh, who is currently held at Karaj Central Penitentiary, confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “Homayoun Shabankareh’s death sentence was issued on charges of moharebeh and espionage and was officially communicated to him on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Another judge involved in the case is Mehdi Razavi.”

Shabankareh was arrested at his home by security forces on May 14, 2026, in connection with the military conflict and subsequently transferred to Karaj Central Penitentiary. During his arrest, security agents searched his residence for three hours and confiscated several personal belongings, including his laptop.

Following his arrest, he was held in solitary confinement in Ward 12 of Karaj Central Penitentiary for 97 days. After the interrogation process concluded, he was transferred to the prison’s general ward for 12 days. He was subsequently returned to solitary confinement from August 30 to September 30, 2026, during which time he went on a hunger strike. Shabankareh, who is now facing the death penalty, has also attempted suicide while held in solitary confinement.

Homayoun Shabankareh, 22 , is an animal rights activist and artist. Prior to his arrest, he lived with his mother.

Iraqi National Executed on Espionage Charges at Lakan Prison in Rasht

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Ayoub Mohammad Nabil, HRANA, Lakan prison, Rasht

HRANA – Ayoub Mohammad Nabil, an Iraqi national who had previously been sentenced to death on charges of “espionage,” was executed at Lakan Prison in Rasht on Sunday, October 11, 2026.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, the death sentence of Ayoub Mohammad Nabil was carried out at Lakan Prison in Rasht on the morning of Sunday, October 11, 2026.

According to the report, he had previously been sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court on charges of spying for Saudi Arabia.

The report states that Ayoub Mohammad Nabil, 28, a native of Haditha, Iraq, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in Fuman County on August 26, 2025. Before his arrest, he had been working as a caretaker at a private villa and had entered Iran legally with a passport.

According to the report, following his arrest, he was held for approximately five months at the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Rasht, where he was subjected to severe psychological torture. He denied all allegations of having ties to or cooperating with Saudi Arabia or groups affiliated with it, maintaining that the accusations stemmed from his religious beliefs and activities.

As of the time of this report, the execution had not been officially announced by prison authorities or other relevant government bodies.

Two Prisoners Executed in Shirvan Prison

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HRANA, Naser Parvaneh, Reza Rajabian, Shirvan Prison, رضا رجبیان, ناصر پروانه

HRANA – Two prisoners, aged 23 and 28, were executed at Shirvan Prison on October 15 and October 5, 2026, respectively. Both prisoners had been sentenced to death in separate murder cases.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, the death sentence of Reza Rajabian, 23, was carried out at Shirvan Prison, located in North Khorasan province, on the morning of Thursday, October 15, 2026.

An informed source told the organization that Rajabian had been arrested five years earlier on murder charges and subsequently sentenced to death. According to the source, he was just over 18 years old at the time of the murder.

The source added that two of Rajabian’s paternal cousins and another relative had been executed approximately two years earlier in connection with the same case. According to the source, a son-in-law of the family named Alireza, identified as the primary defendant in the case, remains in prison along with another defendant. Both have been sentenced to death and face the risk of imminent execution.

Execution of Naser Parvaneh on October 5

At the same prison, the death sentence of Naser Parvaneh, 28, was carried out on the morning of Monday, October 5, 2026. Iran Human Rights Organization reported the executions of both Parvaneh and Rajabian in its October 15 report.

An informed source told the organization that Parvaneh had been arrested four years earlier on charges of murdering his friend and subsequently sentenced to death. According to the source, the murder occurred during an altercation involving Parvaneh’s sister, who was also imprisoned for two years in connection with the same case.

As of the time of its report, neither execution had been announced by domestic Iranian media outlets or official sources.

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.

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.

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.