HRANA – The death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses and murder were carried out in the prisons of Mahabad and Lakan Prison in Rasht.

According to citing Kurdpa, at dawn on Monday, May 25, 2026, a prisoner was executed in Mahabad Prison. The identity of the prisoner has been reported as Abdolghader Rasouli, a married man and father of two from Mahabad.

According to the report, Mr. Rasouli had previously been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and was later sentenced to death by the judiciary.

His execution was carried out after he was granted a final visit with his family.

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

According to the report, Mr. Shokri had been arrested approximately three years ago on charges of committing murder during a fight and was later sentenced to death by the judiciary. He had previously worked at an auto repair shop.

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

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.