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Masoud Moghiseh Arrested in Sabzevar

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Freedom of Expression, News
Masoud Moghiseh, Mehrdad Moghiseh, Mojtaba Moghiseh, Sabzevar

HRANA – Yesterday, Sunday, November 30, Masoud Moghiseh, a resident of Sabzevar, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an unknown location.

According to information received by HRANA, after detaining him, the agents transferred him to an undisclosed location without providing any explanation for the reason behind this action.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against this citizen.

Masoud Moghiseh, a resident of Sabzevar, has previously been subjected to security-related pressures. He is the brother of Mehrdad Moghiseh and Mojtaba Moghiseh, both political prisoners.

Twelve Prisoners Executed in Iran on Murder and Drug Charges

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Executions, News
Bukan, Dezful, Hamedan, HRANA, Sanandaj, Saveh, Yasuj

HRANA- Over the past two days, HRANA has reported the execution of 12 additional prisoners in various prisons across Iran. These prisoners had been sentenced to death on charges of murder or drug-related offenses.

Saturday, November 29
On this day, HRANA reported the executions of Alimorad Shahbazi in Aligudarz Prison, Mohammadkarim Moradi in Dizel Abad Prison in Kermanshah, Iman Mehrabi in Sanandaj Prison, Marvan Jaberi in Dezful Prison, and another prisoner identified only as (first name unknown) Ashtiani in Yasuj Prison. All of these prisoners had been sentenced to death on murder charges.

HRANA also reported that two additional prisoners convicted of murder were executed in Karaj Central Penitentiary; the identity of one of them, Arman Nairi, has been confirmed by HRANA.

Another prisoner, Abolfazl Foroukhi, was executed in Hamedan Prison on drug-related charges.

Sunday, November 30
According to HRANA, Ehsan Nadi was executed on drug-related charges in Arak Prison; Yashar Sadeghi on murder charges in Bukan Prison; Hossein Rashidian on murder charges in Saveh Prison; and Kazem Mo’tamedi on murder charges in Dezful Prison.

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

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 Fallah, a Baha’i Citizen, Sentenced to Imprisonment and Exile

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News, Prisoners, Religious Minorities
Baha'i citizen, Birjand, Kerman, Shahram Fallah, شهرام فلاح

HRANA – Shahram Fallah, a Baha’i citizen imprisoned in Kerman Prison, has been sentenced by the Kerman Province Court of Appeals to nine years, six months, and one day in prison, as well as one year of exile to Birjand County.

This verdict was recently issued in absentia by the Kerman Province Court of Appeals on charges of “deviant educational and promotional activities contrary to Islamic law through unfounded and false claims in religious matters, with organizational connections abroad,” as well as forming a group aimed at disrupting national security.

According to the judge’s ruling, Mr. Fallah’s original sentence of thirteen years, six months, and two days in prison, issued by the trial court, was reduced to nine years, six months, and one day. However, the one-year exile to Birjand County, imposed as a supplementary punishment, was fully upheld.

Mr. Fallah was arrested on August 18, 2025, by Ministry of Intelligence agents at his residence and transferred to Kerman Prison. At the time of his arrest, agents confiscated the mobile phones of family members and guests, as well as several books and religious images belonging to Mr. Fallah.

Shahram Fallah, a 64-year-old Baha’i citizen residing in Kerman, has previously faced legal actions, arrest, and convictions.

Five Prisoners Executed in Multiple Iranian Prisons

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Executions, News
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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Executions, News
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.

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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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Executions, News
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.

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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News, Religious Minorities
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.