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HRANA’s Report on the Execution of 31 Prisoners in Recent Days

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ahvaz, Aligudarz, Arak, Bam, Bandar-Abbas, Behbahan, Bukan, Damghan, Dezful, Gorgan, Ilam, Kermanshah, Khorramabad, Mashhad, Nahavand, Qom, Sabzevar, Salmas, Sanandaj, Semnan, Taybad, Yasuj, zanjan

HRANA – In recent days, authorities in several prisons across Iran have carried out the execution of dozens of inmates on drug-related and murder charges. The pace of executions this year has been unprecedented compared to previous years.

HRANA has documented the following executions in recent days:

Tuesday, November 11

• Reza Geraei, on drug-related charges, in Behbahan Prison

• Yaqub Dachi, 28, on murder charges, in Ilam Prison

Wednesday, November 12

• Abbas Beigi, on murder charges, in Yasuj Prison

• Saber Fallah, 33, on murder charges stemming from a street altercation, in Qom Prison

Thursday, November 13

• Qomri Abbaszadeh, 29, and Iraj Aghaei, 30, on murder and drug-related charges respectively, in Sari Prison

Saturday, November 15

• Nour Mohammad Rahmati, on drug-related charges, in Aligudarz Prison

• Yar Morad Hassanvand, on murder charges, in Khorramabad Prison

• Two prisoners executed in Dizelabad Prison in Kermanshah on murder charges; HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them as Kamyar Fathi

•Jaber Saki and Jahan Rasouli, on murder and drug-related charges respectively, in Dezful Prison

Sunday, November 16

• Seyed Ali Hashemi of Karaj, on drug-related charges, in Salmas Prison

• (First name unknown) Yeganeh, on drug-related charges, in Bam Prison

• Habib Ezzati, on murder charges, in Sanandaj Prison

• Mohammad Amin Safari, on murder charges, in Bukan Prison

• Yasin Esfandiari, on drug-related charges, in Semnan Prison

• An unidentified prisoner, on murder charges, in Nahavand Prison

• Shokat Veisi (female), on drug-related charges, in Damghan Prison

• Amin Shokarkhodaei, on murder charges, in Arak Prison

• Mosib Khalavand, on drug-related charges, in Bandar Abbas Prison

Monday, November 17

• Reza Kamayi, on murder charges, in Sepidar Prison of Ahvaz

• Alireza Keshavarz, on murder charges, in Sabzevar Prison

• Amir Farkhnezhad, on drug-related charges, in Zanjan Prison

• Behzad Hasani, on murder charges, in Gorgan Prison

• Two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges in Taybad Prison; HRANA has verified the identity of one of them as Javad Sattari

• Four prisoners were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad on drug-related charges. HRANA has confirmed the identities of two of them as Shamseddin (surname unknown), an Afghan national, and Alimardan Barani.

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

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.

Seventeen Prisoners Executed in Various Prisons

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HRANA – In the continuing surge of executions across Iran, dozens of prisoners have been executed in various prisons in recent days.

According to HRANA, on Wednesday, November 5, a prisoner named Kiumars Gholami was executed in Gorgan Prison. Mr. Gholami had previously been arrested on murder charges and sentenced to death by a criminal court.

On Saturday, November 8, eight prisoners were executed in several prisons across the country:

• In Khorramabad Prison, Yazdan Chegini was executed on murder charges.

• Two prisoners were hanged in Kermanshah Prison on murder charges; HRANA has identified one of them as Yaroli Hajizadeh.

• In Yasuj Prison, Peyman Ghasemi was executed for murder.

• Tabriz Prison saw the execution of three prisoners, Omid Feyzi, Zahra Mirghafari (female), and Ehsan Amini, on drug-related charges.

• In Nahavand Prison, Vali Karam-Dastar was executed for murder.

On Sunday, November 9, the wave of executions continued with more prisoners executed in different prisons across Iran:

• Hamid Naderi in Andimeshk Prison for murder;

• Mehran Hosseinpanah and Ahmad Sajjadi in Arak Prison on drug-related charges;

• Abdollah Tajik and an Afghan national in Taybad Prison, both on drug-related charges;

• Habib Namazi in Karaj Central Penitentiary for murder;

• Two prisoners in Qom Prison on drug-related charges, one of whom HRANA identified only by the surname Beiranvand.

And lastly, today, November 10, Abbas Souri in Dorud Prison was executed on murder charges.

As of the time of this report, none of these executions have been announced by prison officials or relevant 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.

Judicial Case Filed Against Attorney Babak Eslami Farsani

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Arak, Babak Eslami Farsani, Mehrshad Shahidi

HRANA – A judicial case has been opened against Babak Eslami Farsani, an attorney at law, in the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office of Arak County.

Mr. Eslami Farsani announced earlier on Saturday, November 1, that he had been summoned to Branch 2 of the Arak Prosecutor’s Office on July 17, 2025, to defend himself against the charge of “propaganda against the regime.” He stated that the summons was issued in connection with his role as the legal representative of the family of Mehrshad Shahidi, one of those killed during the nationwide protests of 2022.

Mr. Eslami Farsani has not provided further details regarding the case.

Babak Eslami Farsani serves as the attorney for the family of Mehrshad Shahidi, who was killed during the 2022 protests in Arak.

Two Prisoners Executed in Arak Prison on Drug-Related Charges

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Ahmadreza Torkashvand, Arak, HRANA

HRANA– At dawn yesterday, Sunday, August 10, two prisoners were executed in Arak Prison. They had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges.

HRANA has identified one of the executed prisoners as Ahmadreza Torkashvand. The two had been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

Further details, including the identity of the second executed prisoner, are under investigation by HRANA.

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

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.

Masoud Bakhtiari Arrested in Arak

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Arak, Masoud Bakhtiari, مسعود بختیاری

HRANA – Masoud Bakhtiari, a resident of Arak, was arrested by the Cyber Police (FATA) in the city and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing the Free Union of Iranian Workers, Mr. Bakhtiari—who was active in labor-related issues—was arrested in recent days by FATA officers without a judicial warrant. Following his arrest, he was transferred to an unknown location.

The reason for his arrest was reportedly the publication of posts criticizing the Friday Prayer Imam and local authorities in Arak, as well as raising labor issues and workers’ demands in a Telegram channel.

The report does not mention further details, including the exact time of arrest.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained about Mr. Bakhtiari’s whereabouts or the charges against him.

In 2024, a total of 2,783 Iranian citizens were arrested by security and judicial authorities due to their beliefs, opinions, or political and civil activities. Over the past decade, the number of such arrests has exceeded 56,000. The highest number of arrests occurred in 2022, during the nationwide protests, when HRANA documented 23,977 detentions.

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Four Prisoners Executed in Arak, Zanjan, and Birjand Prisons

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Abolfazl Shakeri, Arak, Birjand Prison, HRANA, Nazir Mohammad, zanjan, Zanjan Prison

HRANA – Today, July 29, two Afghan nationals who had previously been sentenced to death for murder were executed in Birjand Prison. In recent days, two other prisoners were also hanged in the prisons of Zanjan and Arak.

At dawn on Saturday, July 26, a prisoner named Abolfazl Shakeri was executed in Zanjan Prison. According to information received by HRANA, on Sunday, July 27, Hossein Akbari, 50 years old, was executed in Arak Prison. Akbari had been arrested three years ago on charges related to drug offenses and was subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

Finally, today, Tuesday, the death sentences of two Afghan nationals previously convicted of murder were carried out in Birjand Prison. HRANA has identified one of the two as Nazir Mohammad. Further details, including the identity of the second individual, are under investigation.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions.

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.

Two Prisoners Executed in Arak and Qom Prisons

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Arak, Azim Mohammadi, Habib Soleimani, HRANA, Qom

HRANA News Agency – In recent days, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted of murder were carried out in Arak and Qom prisons.

On the morning of Tuesday, June 24, Azim Mohammadi was executed in Qom Prison. One day earlier, on Monday, June 23, Habib Soleimani was executed in Arak Prison.
Soleimani had been arrested on murder charges and later sentenced to death by a criminal court. Azim Mohammadi had also been arrested four years ago on charges of murdering his wife, who was also his cousin. He was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

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

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.

Report on the Execution of 6 Prisoners in Various Prisons

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Arak, Gonabad, Kermanshah, Semnan, Shiraz, Yasuj

HRANA News Agency – The death sentences of six prisoners, previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses, murder, and moharebeh (enmity against God) through armed robbery, were carried out in the prisons of Gonabad, Shiraz, Semnan, Yasuj, Arak, and Kermanshah.

The identities of five of these prisoners have been confirmed by HRANA: Mahmoud Dehghan, Yashar Amini, Ali Vaezi, Sadegh Asgari, and Faramarz (last name unknown), a resident of Dizelabad, Kermanshah. The identity of another prisoner, an Afghan national, is still under investigation.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mahmoud Dehghan was executed at dawn on Monday, June 16, in Shiraz Prison. Yashar Amini was executed at dawn on Sunday, June 15, in Yasuj Prison. Both prisoners had previously been arrested on murder charges and sentenced to death by criminal courts.

The Afghan national, whose identity is being verified by HRANA, was executed at dawn on Sunday, June 15, in Gonabad Prison. He had been previously arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court.

Regarding Faramarz, it is reported that he had been arrested five years ago on charges of moharebeh through armed robbery and was sentenced to death. He was executed at dawn on Saturday, June 14 (24 Khordad), in Kermanshah Prison.

Additionally, Ali Vaezi was executed on Friday, June 13, in Semnan Prison, and Sadegh Asgari was hanged at dawn on Tuesday, June 10, in Arak Prison. These prisoners had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts.

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

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.

Three Prisoners Executed in Malayer, Arak, and Zanjan

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Arak, HRANA, Khondab, Malayer, zanjan

HRANA- Over the course of Monday and Tuesday, three prisoners were executed in the prisons of Malayer, Arak, and Zanjan.

According to HRANA, at dawn on Monday, June 9, Mostafa Hajibabaei was executed in Malayer Prison, Hamedan Province, on a murder charge. He had previously been arrested and later sentenced to death by a criminal court for the alleged killing.

HRANA also reported another execution on Tuesday, June 10, in Zanjan Prison. The prisoner has been identified as Mirza Morad Rezaei, a resident of Kuhdasht. Based on information received by HRANA, he had been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

That same day, a prisoner named Ali Rezaei—a father to one daughter and a resident of Khondab—was executed in Arak Prison. He had been arrested approximately six years ago on a murder charge and sentenced to death by a criminal court.

As of the time of this report, none of these executions have been officially confirmed by prison authorities or responsible institutions.

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.

Execution of Three Prisoners in Shiraz, Arak, and Zanjan

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Arak, Hossein Rafieinia, HRANA, Mehdi Khani, Mohsen Raisi, Shiraz, zanjan

HRANA News Agency – On May 6, two prisoners were executed in the prisons of Zanjan and Arak on charges of murder and rape, respectively. Additionally, on Sunday, May 4, a prisoner was executed in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz on murder charges.

HRANA has identified the individual executed on Sunday as Mohsen Raisi. According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Raisi had previously been sentenced to death by the criminal court for murder.

Yesterday, Mehdi Khani, 21, was hanged in Arak Prison. Based on HRANA’s information, Mr. Khani had earlier been arrested on charges of rape and sentenced to death by the criminal court.

On the same day, the execution of a prisoner named Hossein Rafieinia was carried out in Zanjan Prison. According to HRANA’s findings, Mr. Rafieinia had previously been arrested for murder and sentenced to death by the criminal court.

As of the time of this report’s publication, none of these executions have been officially 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.