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Report on the Execution of 36 Prisoners in Various Prisons Across Iran

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HRANA – In recent days, a broad wave of executions has continued across Iran, with dozens of prisoners, mostly charged with murder or drug-related offenses, hanged in various prisons throughout the country.

November 16:
According to Iran Human Rights, two prisoners, Sajjad Habibi from Fardis, Karaj, and Mohammadreza Besharat from Tehran, were executed in Qazvin Prison. According to the report, Sajjad Habibi had been arrested about four years ago on charges of intentional murder following a street altercation and was sentenced to death by the Criminal Court. Mohammadreza Besharat, 27, had also been arrested about six years ago on charges of intentional murder and sentenced to death.

Monday, November 17:
According to HRANA, a prisoner of Afghan nationality was hanged in Ferdows Prison on drug-related charges.

Tuesday, November 18:
On this day, HRANA reported that the death sentence of Heydar Tahmasebi, convicted of murder, was carried out in Mahshahr Prison.

Wednesday, November 19:
HRANA reported the executions of Shahrokh Sattari, convicted of murder, in Ardabil Prison, and Mohammadkarim Bastami, convicted on drug-related charges, in Quchan Prison.
Iran Human Rights also reported the execution of Kianoush Shadman, 29, in Lakan Prison of Rasht; Reza Nosrati, 25, and Mansour Deirin, 36, convicted of murder, in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz; and Hamidreza Pirhadi, 37, convicted of murder, in Borujerd Prison.

Thursday, November 20:
HRANA reported the execution of Mahan Sheikhi, convicted of murder, in Saveh Prison.
According to Iran Human Rights, Ne’mat Majidzadeh and Mehran Darabian, 27, were executed in Semnan Prison on charges of murder and rape, respectively; Mobin Ramazani from Yazd and Hassan Shokat, 43, were executed in Yazd Prison on drug-related charges; and Mozaffar Abdolvand, 30, was executed on murder charges in Dorud Prison.

Saturday, November 22:
HRANA reported the execution of Mohammad Tajik, an Afghan national, convicted of murder, in Taybad Prison.
HRANA also reported that on the same day, Sasan Misaghi (murder) in Yasuj Prison, Jassem Aghaei (murder) in Karaj Central Penitentiary, Rastin Baharvand (murder) in Khorramabad Prison, Peyman Alizadeh (drug-related offenses) in Bandar Abbas Prison, and Yaser Abdoli and Yaroli Haseli (drug-related offenses) in Dizelabad Prison in Kermanshah were executed.
HRANA further reported the execution of two additional prisoners on drug-related charges in Hamedan Prison. Details, including confirmation of the prisoners’ identities, are still under investigation by HRANA.
On the same day, Sari Prison witnessed the execution of two prisoners convicted of murder. Iran Human Rights confirmed the identity of one of them as Hooshang Hashemzadeh, 34, and HRANA confirmed the second as Amir Moradi.

Sunday, November 23:
HRANA reported the following executions:

• Ayoub Zeidi, convicted of murder, in Tabriz Prison
• Mousa Golpayegani, drug-related charges, in Semnan Prison
• Mohammad Hossein Akbari, murder, in Dezful Prison
• Amir Nosrat Piriyan, drug-related charges, in Bam Prison
• Mahmoud Ali Soltanabadi and (first name unknown) Maleki, murder, in Qom Prison
• Three prisoners on drug-related charges in Arak Prison, HRANA has confirmed the identity of one, Mirza Janalizadeh.

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

Execution of Three Prisoners in Borujerd, Qazvin, and Dorud

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HRANA – In recent days, HRANA reported the execution of three prisoners on charges related to drug offenses and murder in the prisons of Borujerd, Qazvin, and Dorud.

At dawn on Monday, a prisoner named Arman Solgi was hanged in Borujerd Prison, Lorestan province. According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Selegi had previously been arrested on a murder charge and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

On Tuesday, another prisoner identified as (first name unknown) Kamangar, a native of Lorestan Province, was executed in Qazvin Prison for drug-related offenses.

On Wednesday, Dorud Prison, also located in Lorestan Province, witnessed the execution of another prisoner convicted of murder. Further details, including the identity of the executed individual, are still being investigated by HRANA.

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

Prisoner Executed in Qom Prison on Drug-Related Charges

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Citizen executed, Ghasem Saraei, Qom prison

HRANA News Agency – At dawn on Tuesday, March 4, Ghasem Saraei, a 30-year-old prisoner sentenced to death on drug-related charges, was executed in Qom Prison.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights, Saraei was a resident of a town in Qaleh Hasan Khan, Tehran Province. He was arrested approximately three years ago and later sentenced to death by the judiciary. Before his arrest, he worked at a factory in Qaleh Hasan Khan.

As of the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant officials have not publicly announced his execution.

According to data compiled by HRANA, 52.69% of all executions in Iran in 2024 were related to drug-related charges. Notably, only 6% of the executions were officially announced, highlighting a significant lack of transparency. For a detailed analysis of these executions and the associated statistics, see HRANA’s full report.

Three Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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HRANA News Agency – At dawn yesterday, January 15, 2025, the death sentences of three prisoners convicted of murder were carried out in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz, according to the Iran Human Rights Organization.

The identities of the executed prisoners have been reported as follows:

  • Farrokh Nasiri, approximately 40 years old
  • Payam Cheraghi, 36 years old, both residents of Najafabad, Isfahan
  • Mansour Gholizadeh, 29 years old, a resident of Rafsanjan

According to the report, Mr. Nasiri and Mr. Cheraghi were arrested four years ago in a joint case on charges of murder and were subsequently sentenced to death by a judicial authority. Mr. Gholizadeh was arrested three years ago for murder during a dispute with motives linked to family honor and was also sentenced to death.

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

A Woman and 10 Men Executed in Zahedan and Yazd Prisons

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Yesterday, December 15, the death sentences of 11 prisoners, including a woman, were carried out in the prisons of Zahedan and Yazd. The individuals had previously been convicted on separate charges related to drug offenses and murder.

According to HRANA, quoting Haal Vsh, four prisoners were executed early Sunday morning, December 15, 2024, in Zahedan Prison.

The identities of the executed in Zahedan are as follows:

  • Mohammad-Vazir Roudini, 45, married, father of four, from Zahedan.
  • Alireza Galebacheh, 37, married, father of three, from Zabol.
  • Elias Tardast (Shahoozahi), 22, known as “Elia,” from Zahedan.
  • Yaghoub Barahooie Moghadam, married, from the village of Sefidabeh in Nimrouz County.

These individuals had been arrested in recent years in various cities on drug-related charges and subsequently sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

In addition, Haal-Vash reported the execution of seven prisoners, including a woman, in Yazd Prison.

The identities of six of the men executed in Yazd are as follows:

  • Mohammad-Ali Kharkouhi (Barahooie), 36, married.
  • Reza Kharkouhi (Barahooie), 43, married, father of four, and the brother of Mohammad-Ali, both from Zahedan.
  • Salah Rahimi, approximately 37, from Sanandaj.
  • Abdolbaset Tootazahi, 38, father of two, from a village in Nosratabad, Zahedan.
  • Abdolnaser Tootazahi, 38, father of eight, from a village in Nosratabad, Zahedan.
  • Ne’matollah Tootazahi, 33, from Zahedan.

The identity of the seventh individual, a woman executed on murder charges, has not been disclosed. The six other prisoners in Yazd were convicted on drug-related charges.

According to latest HRANA’s annual report over between October 10, 2023, and October 8, 2024, at least 811 individuals were executed by hanging in Iran, rising to 23.06% compared to the same period last year. Of these executions, four were carried out in public. Many of the defendants were denied a fair trial.

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Three Prisoners Executed on Drug Charges in Karaj Central Prison

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At dawn on Monday, November 25, 2024, three prisoners convicted on drug-related charges were executed in Karaj Central Prison.

The identities of the executed individuals have been confirmed as Ashkan Moradi, Jalal Haj Babayi, and Davood Heidari. All three had been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

Two days prior to the executions, on Saturday, November 23, the prisoners were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their sentences to be carried out.

Notably, another prisoner, Ehsan Basati, who was also on death row for similar charges, had his execution postponed and was returned to the prison’s general ward.

As of the time of publication, neither prison officials nor relevant authorities have officially announced these executions.

The reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists for the year 2023 reveal a concerning prevalence of executions for drug offenses in Iran, constituting 56.4% of the total executions. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Four Prisoners Executed in Karaj for Alleged Role in Toxic Alcohol Distribution

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Citizen executed, Karaj Central Prison

On October 23, four prisoners were executed in Karaj Central Prison after being convicted of “the large-scale production and distribution of toxic alcoholic beverages” and charged with “corruption on earth.” The judiciary’s news agency, Mizan, reported the execution but did not disclose the identities of the prisoners.

The executions were tied to a case from June 16, 2023, involving the widespread distribution of toxic alcoholic beverages in Karaj. The four prisoners had previously been sentenced to death for “corruption on earth through crimes against the physical integrity of individuals.” Their original death sentences were overturned by the Supreme Court in late June 2024, but after further review, they were again sentenced to death by Branch 2 of the Karaj Revolutionary Court.

The judiciary’s spokesperson had earlier claimed that the actions of these individuals resulted in the deaths of 17 people and caused blindness in 191 others.

In addition to the four executions, seven other defendants in this case were sentenced to prison terms.

Many experts believe that the ban on the import, sale, and consumption of alcohol in Iran has contributed to the rise of counterfeit alcohol production, leading to numerous fatalities and health complications.

According to HRANA’s latest annual report, between October 10, 2023, and October 8, 2024, at least 811 individuals were executed in Iran, marking a 23.06% increase compared to the same period last year. Four of these executions were carried out publicly, with many of the accused reportedly being denied fair trials.

Prisoner Executed in Jiroft Prison

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A prisoner sentenced to death for murder has been executed in Jiroft Prison, Kerman Province, according to HRANA.

The prisoner has been identified as Yaser Balandeh, who was previously convicted on murder charges.

At the time of this report, prison authorities and relevant institutions have yet to officially confirm the execution.

According to the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran, in 2023, at least 767 citizens, including 21 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the executions of 7 individuals were carried out in public. Additionally, during this period, 172 others were sentenced to death, with 5 of them sentenced to public execution. It is worth noting that during the same period, the initial death sentences of 49 other individuals were also upheld by the Supreme Court.

A Prisoner Executed in Ezbaram Prison

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Amir Hosseini Boroumand, Citizen executed, Lahijan

On September 24, the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death on charges of murder was carried out in Ezbaram Prison, Lahijan, according to a report by Hirkani.

The prisoner has been identified as Seyed Amir Hosseini Boroumand, a resident of Lahijan.

According to the report, he was arrested in March 2020 on charges of murder during a confrontation and was sentenced to death after judicial proceedings. His execution was carried out without notifying his family or granting a final visit.

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

According to the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran, in 2023, at least 767 citizens, including 21 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the executions of 7 individuals were carried out in public. Additionally, during this period, 172 others were sentenced to death, with 5 of them sentenced to public execution. It is worth noting that during the same period, the initial death sentences of 49 other individuals were also upheld by the Supreme Court.

Six Prisoners Executed in Zahedan Prison

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At dawn today, Monday, September 9, the execution of six prisoners previously sentenced to death for non-political crimes, such as drug-related offenses, was carried out in Zahedan Prison.

Haal Vsh identified of four of these prisoners as: Saeed Hassanzahi, 30 years old, father of three, from and residing in Zahedan; (first name unknown) Roudini, from Zahedan; Noor-Mohammad Noori (Noorzahi), married, from Afghanistan; and Farzad Sanchouli, 29 years old, father of three, from Zabol and residing in Zahedan.

These prisoners were transferred from the public ward to the prison’s quarantine section on Saturday night in preparation for their execution. They met with their families for the last time this morning.

According to the report, Mr. Hassanzehi was arrested in 2020 at his home on drug-related charges and was later sentenced to death by the Zahedan Revolutionary Court.

Mr. Noori was arrested in August 2022 at the Milak border terminal in Zabol on similar charges and was sentenced to death by the Zabol Revolutionary Court. He was transferred to Zahedan Prison in June 2023.

As for Mr. Sanchouli, he was arrested in Zabol around four years ago on drug-related charges and was later sentenced to death by the Zabol Revolutionary Court. He was transferred to Zahedan Prison about two years ago.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these prisoners has not yet been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions.