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Prisoner Executed in Nahavand Prison

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Nahavand Prison, Noor-Mohammad Asgari

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, October 20, a prisoner previously sentenced to death on a murder charge was executed in Nahavand Prison.

According to HRANA, the identity of the executed prisoner has been confirmed as Noor-Mohammad Asgari.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Asgari had been arrested on a murder charge and later sentenced to death by a criminal court.

As of the time of this report, prison and judicial authorities have not officially announced or commented on the execution.

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.

Shiraz: Baháʼí Citizens Negar Misaghian and Shakib Farzan Arrested

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Mahboob Habibi, Negar Misaghian, Shiraz, محبوب شکیب, نگار میثاقیان

HRANA – Today, October 20, Negar Misaghian and Shakib Farzan, two Bahá’í citizens residing in Shiraz, were arrested by security forces and transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in the city, known as “Plaque 100.”

According to HRANA, the arrests took place earlier today at the homes of the two Bahá’í citizens. After being detained, they were taken to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility (Known as Plaque 100) in Shiraz.

A source close to the families confirmed the arrests and told HRANA:
“The arrest of Ms. Misaghian took place in the presence of her young child. Her husband, Mahboob Habibi, also a Bahá’í, has been summoned to the Shiraz Intelligence Office. Following the arrest of Shakib Farzan, his home was searched by agents, and several personal belongings were confiscated.”

As of now, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for their arrest or the charges against them.

Negar Misaghian and Mahboob Habibi have previously faced arrest and judicial persecution due to their Baháʼí faith and related activities.

Over the past decade, the Iranian Bahá’í community has been disproportionately targeted by Iran’s security forces and judiciary—more than any other minority group. In the past three years, an average of 72 percent of the reports on religious rights violations collected by HRANA have documented the Iranian regime’s repression of the Bahá’í community.

Prisoner Accused of “Espionage” Executed in Qom Prison

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HRANA, Qom prison

HRANA – The head of the Judiciary in Qom Province announced the execution of a prisoner convicted of “espionage” for Israel. The prisoner was executed at dawn on Saturday, October 18, in Qom Prison, after previously being sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh (enmity against God) and corruption on earth (efsad fel-arz).

According to Mizan, the head of the Judiciary and the Judicial Council of Qom Province, without disclosing the prisoner’s identity, stated that the execution was carried out after the sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court and the prisoner’s request for clemency was denied.

Seyed Kazem Mousavi claimed that the individual had begun cooperating with Israeli intelligence services “for personal and occupational reasons” in October 2023, and was arrested in February 2024.

The Judiciary’s Media Center, without providing details about the trial process, announced that after obtaining the suspect’s “confessions,” the case was referred to court, which eventually issued a death sentence on charges of Moharebeh and efsad fel-arz.

Jahangir Rostami Arrested and Transferred to Evin Prison

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Ehsan Rostami, Evin Prison, Harsin, HRANA, Kermanshah

HRANA – Jahangir Rostami, a member of the Harsin Teachers’ Trade Association, was arrested by security forces at his home on Friday, October 17, and transferred to Evin Prison.

A source close to Rostami confirmed the violent nature of his arrest and told HRANA:
“On Friday, October 17, security agents arrested Jahangir Rostami at his home in Harsin. His family later went to the Kermanshah Prosecutor’s Office, where they were informed that he had been transferred to Evin Prison.”

As of now, no information has been made available regarding the charges brought against him.

Jahangir Rostami, a 63-year-old retired teacher, is the father of Ehsan Rostami, a cultural activist from Harsin who was arrested by security forces in Tehran on August 20. Since his arrest, Ehsan Rostami has been denied family visits by order of Naser Jalayer Sartaghi, the investigator of Branch 5 of Evin Prosecutor’s Office. On Wednesday, October 2, he began a hunger strike to protest the uncertainty surrounding his case and the pressure exerted by interrogators.

Beating of Political Prisoner Omid Fathi in Vakilabad Prison

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Omid Fathi, Vakilabad prison, امید فتحی

HRANA – Political prisoner Omid Fathi, held in Vakilabad Prison of Mashhad, sustained an eye injury last night after being beaten by prison security officers. His pre-existing spinal disc condition has reportedly worsened, and he is currently denied phone calls and family visits.

A source close to Fathi’s family told HRANA:
“On the evening of Friday, October 17, several security officers at Vakilabad Prison attacked Omid Fathi after he left the prisoners’ phone area. As a result of the beating, one of his eyes was injured and became swollen and bloodshot. Given his history of a herniated disc, his physical condition is concerning.”

The source added:
“On Saturday, Omid Fathi’s family went to Vakilabad Prison to inquire about his condition but received no clear answers. Some officials claimed he was in the prison infirmary, while others said he remained in Ward 103. The family says they have been denied any contact or visitation, and repeated attempts to reach relevant authorities have yielded no results.”

Reports received by HRANA indicate that following the release of several audio recordings from inside the prison, a new security case has been opened against Fathi. According to informed sources, he was recently taken to court, where the content of the recordings was read to him, but his family has received no details regarding the legal proceedings or outcomes.

Omid Fathi, who suffers from back problems including a herniated disc, had previously been transferred to Ward 103 of Vakilabad Prison by order of the prison’s internal management and security department. On September 4, he went on hunger strike to protest poor prison conditions and the authorities’ failure to separate prisoners based on the nature of their charges.

In June 2025, Branch 1 of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court sentenced Fathi to a fine of 50 million tomans in lieu of six months in prison. He was transferred to Vakilabad Prison after being unable to pay the fine. Another case against him, including charges of ‘insulting the Supreme Leader’, was to be heard in a separate court session, which was postponed due to the Israeli attack on Iran.

Omid Fathi, a resident of Mashhad, has previously faced multiple instances of security harassment and prosecution in connection with his activities.

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Arrest of Four Followers of the “Yamani” Movement

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and Abbas Fathiyeh, Hadi Gharadaghi, Mahdism, Mohammad-Reza Atoof, Seyed Hamed Miri, Yamani

HRANA – Seyed Hamed Miri, Hadi Gharadaghi, Mohammad-Reza Atoof, and Abbas Fathiyeh, followers of the “Yamani” movement, have been arrested by security forces and transferred to prison.

According to a report by Entekhab News, these individuals were serving prison sentences but had been released on furlough and failed to return to prison after their leave ended.

As of this report’s publication, no information has been obtained regarding their exact place of detention or the duration of their sentences.

Seyed Hamed Miri, Hadi Gharadaghi, and Abbas Fathiyeh have previously faced arrest and conviction in connection with their activities.

In Iran, individuals are frequently detained for claiming spiritual or religious connections to the Hidden Imam, a central figure in Shi’a Islam. The “Yamani” movement, led by Ahmad al-Hasan Yamani, promotes beliefs centered on Mahdism, a messianic doctrine within Shi’a Islam.

Iran’s security apparatus – particularly the Ministry of Intelligence – maintains specialized units tasked with suppressing religious, spiritual, and ideological groups that operate outside the state-sanctioned framework.

Two Prisoners Executed in Kerman Prison

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Execution, HRANA, Jaber Nadi, Kerman prison

HRANA – At dawn on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Kerman Prison.

HRANA has identified one of the executed prisoners as Jaber Nadi. The identity of the other prisoner is still being verified.
Based on information obtained by HRANA, the prisoners had been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

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.

Prisoner Executed in Taybad Prison

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HRANA, Maziar Fathi, Taybad

HRANA – On Wednesday morning, October 15, 2025, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Taybad Prison.

HRANA has identified the individual as Maziar Fathi. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Fathi had previously been arrested on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and responsible institutions have not yet announced the execution.

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.

Atash Shakarami Summoned for Execution of Flogging Sentence

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Atash Shakarami, Nika Shakarami, نیکا شاکرمی

HRANA – Atash (Zahra) Shakarami has been summoned to the Second Branch of the Criminal Enforcement Office in Khorramabad to receive 38 lashes, following a notice issued for the execution of her sentence.

According to the summons, issued on October 16, Ms. Shakarami has been ordered to appear within ten days to carry out the sentence. She was previously convicted by Branch 106 of the Khorramabad Criminal Court (Category 2) on charges of “spreading falsehoods,” for which she received 38 lashes, and defamation, for which she was fined 51 million tomans. The verdict was later upheld in its entirety by the Court of Appeals. The case originated from a complaint filed by a private plaintiff.

Atash (Zahra) Shakarami, who has a prior record of arrest, is the aunt of Nika Shakarami, one of the victims killed during the nationwide protests of 2022.

The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) strictly prohibits cruel, inhuman, and degrading punishments such as flogging. Nonetheless, in 2024, HRANA documented at least three cases in which flogging sentences were carried out, totaling 106 lashes. In the same year, the Iranian judiciary sentenced at least 131 individuals to a combined total of 9,957 lashes.

Three Prisoners Executed in Yazd Prison

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HRANA, Karim Aslani, Yazd Prison, کریم اصلانی

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, October 13, 2025, the death sentences of three prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Yazd Prison.

HRANA has identified one of the executed prisoners as Karim Aslani.
Based on information obtained by HRANA, the prisoners had been arrested on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

According to HRANA’s report, in 2024, 25 prisoners were executed in Yazd Prison. Also, over 52 percent of executed prisoners across Iran 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.