Category: Executions

Two Prisoners Executed in Kerman Prison

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HRANA, Kamran Amraei, Kerman prison

HRANA– At dawn on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, two prisoners were executed in Kerman Prison. They had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of the executed prisoners as Kamran Amraei. Both individuals were arrested in the past on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced the executions.

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons—marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.

Two Prisoners Executed in Dastgerd Prison of Isfahan on Drug-Related Charges

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Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan

HRANA– Yesterday, August 6, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

Their identities have been confirmed by HRANA as Reza Sharifzadeh and Mojtaba Izadi. According to information received by HRANA, the two prisoners had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, 61 inmates were hanged in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan — a 74% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise reflects a disturbing escalation in executions at this facility.

Two Prisoners Executed on Alleged Espionage and Terrorism Charges

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Israel, Mehdi Asgharzadeh, Roozbeh Vadi

HRANA – On Wednesday, August 6, the Judiciary’s Media Center announced the execution of two prisoners, Roozbeh Vadi and Mehdi Asgharzadeh. Vadi was convicted of “espionage and intelligence cooperation with Israel,” while Asgharzadeh was sentenced for alleged membership in the group ISIS.

According to the Judiciary, the two men—identified as Roozbeh Vadi and Mehdi Asgharzadeh—were hanged at dawn. Vadi was accused of collaborating with Israel while employed at what authorities described as a “sensitive and high-level” government institution. Mizan, the official news outlet of the Judiciary, alleged that he committed “extensive crimes against national security” that severely disrupted public order.

The Judiciary has not released information regarding the date of Vadi’s arrest, the judicial process, or the court that issued the death sentence.

Asgharzadeh, who was also referred to in the report by the aliases “Abu Khaled” and “Hesam,” was accused of undergoing military training in Syria and Iraq, and planning terrorist operations within Iran. The Judiciary claims he entered the country via the mountainous western border and was eventually arrested by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence.

He was sentenced to death on charges of “corruption on earth” through alleged activities with the terrorist and takfiri group ISIS and actions against public security. As with Vadi, no details were provided about his arrest, trial proceedings, or the prison where the execution took place.

Prisoner Executed in Semnan Prison for Drug-Related Charges

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Jahanshah Iravani, Semnan

HRANA– Yesterday, Tuesday, August 5, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Semnan Prison.

HRANA has identified the executed prisoner as Jahanshah Iravani, who was hanged at dawn yesterday.

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

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

According to HRANA’s report, in 2024, over 52 percent of executed prisoners had been convicted on drug-related charges. Over the past ten years, individuals convicted of drug trafficking have accounted for 40 percent of all executions. Unfortunately, HRANA’s statistics show no progress in reducing executions for drug-related offenses.

4 Prisoners Executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad

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Bahman Piroozehi, Davood Najibollahi, HRANA, Mashhad, Mohammad Golestani, Reza Sarparast, Vakilabad prison

HRANA– At dawn yesterday, August 5, the death sentences of four prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

The identities of the executed prisoners have been reported by Iran Human Rights as Reza Sarparast (30), Davood Najibollahi (40), Bahman Piroozehi (30), and Mohammad Golestani (30), all residents of Mashhad.

According to the report, these individuals had been arrested four years ago on drug-related charges and were sentenced to death in a joint case.

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

According to HRANA’s report, in 2024, over 52 percent of executed prisoners had been convicted on drug-related charges. Over the past ten years, individuals convicted of drug trafficking have accounted for 40 percent of all executions. Unfortunately, HRANA’s statistics show no progress in reducing executions for drug-related offenses.

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Death Sentence for Babak Shahbazi Upheld by Supreme Court

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Babak Shahbazi, Evin Prison, Ghezel Hesar prison, Karaj, Ukraine

HRANA – The Supreme Court of Iran has upheld the death sentence of Babak Shahbazi, a political prisoner currently held in Tehran’s Greater Prison. Shahbazi was previously arrested on charges of espionage and sentenced to death.

According to HRANA, citing BBC Persian, Shahbazi was accused of spying for Israel. The Supreme Court has now confirmed the verdict. Authorities have issued an order for his transfer to Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

BBC Persian, quoting informed sources, reports that Shahbazi denied all charges throughout the judicial process. One of the accusations reportedly used to support the espionage charge was that he had sent a message to the President of Ukraine.

Shahbazi was arrested in January 2024 and initially detained in Evin Prison. He was later transferred to Tehran’s Greater Prison along with other political prisoners after an Israeli airstrike targeted Evin.

A Prisoner Executed in Khorramabad

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Kermanshah, Khorramabad, Parsilon Prison, Saber Azizpour

HRANA – At dawn on Sunday, August 3, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Parsilon Prison in Khorramabad.

HRANA has identified the individual as Saber Azizpour, 25 years old, and a resident of Harsin County, Kermanshah province.
He had been previously arrested on murder charges and was ultimately sentenced to death by a criminal court.

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

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons—marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.

Prisoner Executed in Arak Prison

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Arak prison, HRANA, Rasoul Arabi

HRANA– At dawn on Sunday, August 3, the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death on murder charges was carried out in Arak Prison.

HRANA has identified the prisoner as Rasoul Arabi, who was hanged at dawn on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Arabi had been arrested on murder charges and later sentenced to death by a criminal court.

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

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons—marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.

Drug-Related Offenses: 7 Prisoners Executed in Karaj Central Prison

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Ali Hosseinpour, HRANA, Karaj Central Prison, Meysam Joodaki, Mohammad Golosi, Reza Bakht Avar, Sajjad Pourdanesh

HRANA – At dawn on Sunday, August 3, the death sentences of seven prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Karaj Central Prison.

HRANA has identified five of those executed as Sajjad Pourdanesh, Meysam Joodaki, Mohammad Golosi, Reza Bakht Avar and Ali Hosseinpour. These individuals had been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts.

On Wednesday, July 30, HRANA had reported the transfer of four of these prisoners to solitary confinement in preparation for their execution.

Further details, including the identity of the seventh executed prisoner, are still under investigation by HRANA.

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

According to HRANA’s report, in 2024, over 52 percent of executed prisoners had been convicted on drug-related charges. Over the past ten years, individuals convicted of drug trafficking have accounted for 40 percent of all executions. Unfortunately, HRANA’s statistics show no progress in reducing executions for drug-related offenses.

Two Prisoners Executed in Dizel Abad Prison, Kermanshah

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Fariborz Haghi, HRANA, Kermanshah, moharebeh, Moslem Jalali

On Sunday, August 3, Dizelabad Prison in Kermanshah carried out the executions of two prisoners convicted of enmity against God (moharebeh) and drug-related offenses.

HRANA has identified one of the prisoners as Moslem Jalali, who had previously been sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh through armed robbery. The second prisoner has been identified as Fariborz Haghi, who had been arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons—marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.