Category: Executions

Three Prisoners Executed in Urmia Prison

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HRANA, Javad Ali, Morteza Zichi, Rahman Javan, Urmia prison

HRANA – on Sunday, August 31, the death sentences of three prisoners previously convicted of murder in separate cases were carried out in Urmia Prison.

According to HRANA, the three prisoners executed at dawn on Sunday have been identified as Javad Ali, Rahman Javan, and Morteza Zichi, all residents of Urmia.

Based on information received by HRANA, these individuals had been arrested on murder charges in separate cases and later sentenced to death by criminal courts.

On Saturday, August 30, the three prisoners were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their executions. Another prisoner was also moved to solitary for execution but was returned to the general ward after the victim’s family granted consent and forgave him.

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

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.

Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj: Eight Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinement for Execution

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj

HRANA – Yesterday, eight prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj, who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for the implementation of their sentences.

Based on information received by HRANA, these prisoners had been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts.

HRANA is currently working to confirm the identities of the prisoners.

It is noteworthy that simultaneously with their transfer, the execution of Soleiman Koushki—who had also been sentenced to death on similar charges—was carried out in this prison.

According to HRANA’s monthly report, 153 people were executed in Iran last month. With eight months having passed in the current year, the number of executions has reached 837, which, compared to 930 executions in the entire previous year, reflects a concerning rise.

Execution of Two Prisoners in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Arman Reyhani, Esmaeil Delavar, HRANA, Shiraz

HRANA – At dawn yesterday, Sunday, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted of murder were carried out in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

According to HRANA, the two prisoners were executed at dawn on Sunday, August 31. HRANA has confirmed their identities as Esmaeil Delavar and Arman Reyhani.

Based on information received by HRANA, the two had been arrested on murder charges and later sentenced to death by criminal courts.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and responsible institutions have not announced these executions.

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.

Execution of Four Prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Recent Days

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HRANA, Mehdi Raoufi, Soleiman Koushki

HRANA-Over the past Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, four prisoners were executed on drug-related charges in Ghezel Hesar Prison.

On Thursday, August 28, the death sentence of a prisoner named Mehdi Raoufi was carried out. He had previously been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court. On Saturday, two more prisoners were executed in this prison. HRANA has confirmed their identities as Ahmadali Mehripour and Hamid Kakavand.

Finally, on Sunday, Soleiman Koushki was executed. He, too, had previously been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

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 Female Prisoner Executed in Abhar Prison

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Abhar Prison, HRANA

HRANA – At dawn on Thursday, August 28, the death sentence of a female prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Abhar Prison.

HRANA has identified the prisoner who was hanged at dawn on Thursday, August 28, as Banoo Moghaddam, 60 years old. Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Moghaddam had been arrested earlier on charges of murdering her son-in-law and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court. She was also suffering from mental health issues at the time of her arrest.

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

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.

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Report on the Execution of a Prisoner in Aligudarz Prison

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Aligudarz, Khuzestan, Mohammadreza Moridan

HRANA – At dawn on Tuesday, August 26, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Aligudarz Prison.

HRANA has identified the executed prisoner as Mohammadreza Moridan, a resident of Khuzestan. Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Moridan had been arrested in 2021 on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

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

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.

A Prisoner Executed in Sanandaj Prison

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HRANA, Sajad Gholizadeh, Sajad Qolizadeh, Sanandaj Prison, سجاد قلی زاده

HRANA– At dawn on Wednesday, August 27, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Sanandaj Prison.

HRANA has identified the prisoner who was hanged at dawn on Wednesday, August 27, as Sajad Gholizadeh. Based on information received by HRANA, he had been arrested in 2021 on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court. In 2020, during a burglary, he allegedly killed the homeowner.

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

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.

A Prisoner Executed in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Hassan Safarian, Shiraz

HRANA – At dawn Wednesday, August 27, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz.

HRANA has identified the prisoner as Hassan Safarian. Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Safarian 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 execution of this prisoner has not been announced by prison officials or the responsible 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.

Four Prisoners Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj

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Ghezel Hesar prison, Hossein Biabani, HRANA, Karaj

HRANA– At dawn today, Wednesday, August 27, the death sentences of four prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of two of the executed prisoners as Hossein Biabani and an individual identified only by the surname Yousefi, whose first name remains unknown.

Based on information received by HRANA, these prisoners had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts.

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

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

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.

Ghezel Hesar Prison: Three Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinement for Execution

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj

HRANA– On the morning of Tuesday, August 26, three prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj, who had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for the execution of their sentences.

Their transfer was carried out for the implementation of their death sentences. Based on information received by HRANA, two of the prisoners had been sentenced to death on murder charges by criminal courts, while the third had been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court on drug-related charges.

Further details, including the identities of these prisoners, are still being investigated by HRANA.

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.