HRANA – At dawn on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, a prisoner previously sentenced to death on murder charges was executed at Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz.
According to HRANA, one prisoner was executed at Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz. HRANA has identified the prisoner, who was hanged on Tuesday, November 3, as Ali Shacheri (Bani-Turuf), 48, and a resident of Ahvaz.
According to information obtained by HRANA, the prisoner was arrested approximately five years ago after committing a murder during a dispute and physical altercation. He was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.
At the time of this report, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or other relevant institutions.
Between October 10, 2025, and October 8, 2026, HRANA documented at least 2,003 executions across Iran, based on 1,857 reports, representing an increase of approximately 29% compared to the previous reporting period. During the same period, HRANA also documented 230 death sentences. For more detailed statistics and analysis of executions in Iran, read HRANA’s latest comprehensive report.







