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Six Prisoners Executed in Various Prisons Across Iran

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Dastgerd Prison, Farhad Jalilvand, Isfahan, Milad Heydari, Mojtaba Khosravi, Seyed Ali Bozorgi

HRANA – The death sentences of six prisoners previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses and murder have been carried out in the prisons of Neyshabur, Marvdasht, Kashan, and Isfahan.

According to Iran Human Rights, two prisoners were executed at dawn on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan.

The identities of the prisoners, both from Torbat-e Heydarieh County, have been reported as Mojtaba Khosravi, 42, a father of one, and Meysam Abdi, 38.

According to the report, the two men had been arrested approximately one year and nine months earlier in a joint case on charges of transporting 27 kilograms of methamphetamine and heroin. They were subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

The Iran Human Rights also reported the execution of another prisoner in Neyshabur Prison. The prisoner, who was executed on Saturday, May 23, 2026, has been identified as Jafar Sabouhi, 40, and the father of one child.

According to the report, Mr. Sabouhi, who worked as a barber before receiving his death sentence, had fatally stabbed his mother-in-law during a family dispute approximately three years ago. He was subsequently arrested and sentenced to death by a criminal court.

In a separate report, another prisoner was executed in Marvdasht Prison on May 11, 2026. The prisoner has been identified as Milad Heydari, 36. The report states that Mr. Heydari, who had been sentenced to death on a murder charge, had spent the previous four years in prison.

Additionally, at dawn on Monday, April 27, 2026, two prisoners were executed in Kashan Prison.

The two prisoners have been identified as Farhad Jalilvand, 30, from Aligudarz, and Seyed Ali Bozorgi, 28, from Kashan.

According to the report, Mr. Jalilvand had been sentenced to death approximately three years earlier on charges related to drug offenses. Seyed Ali Bozorgi had also been arrested about four years ago on a murder charge stemming from an altercation at his workplace and was subsequently sentenced to death.

As of the time of publication, the executions of these prisoners had not been officially announced by prison authorities or the relevant institutions.

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.

January Protests: 21-Year-Old Sasan Azadvar Junaqani Executed

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Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan, Sasan Azadvar Junaqani

HRANA – At dawn today, Thursday, April 30, 2026, Sasan Azadvar Junaqani, one of those detained during the January 2026 protests, was executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. The death sentence against this prisoner had previously been issued on the charge of “enmity against God” (moharebeh) and was ultimately upheld by the Supreme Court.

The execution of Sasan Azadvar Junaqani, a 21-year-old athlete from Isfahan who had been arrested during the nationwide protests of January last year, was carried out early this morning, Thursday, April 30, 2026, in Dastgerd Prison. A source close to the family told HRANA that only 10 relatives were allowed to attend his burial ceremony. According to this source, the funeral took place at noon under heavy security, and his body was laid to rest.

This sentence, initially issued at the trial stage on the charge of “enmity against God,” had recently been confirmed by the Supreme Court.

On Tuesday, the prisoner’s family had been summoned to the prison and met with him. One relative described this meeting in an interview with a HRANA journalist as a “final visit.”

Sasan Azadvar Junaqani was arrested on January 1, 2026, during nationwide protests in Isfahan. He was later tried in March 2026 by Branch One of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court, presided over by Seyed Mahmoud Kazemzadeh, with advisor Mohammad Vakili.

On March 17, 2026, his verdict was issued. He was sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh, including:
(a) effectively inciting military forces to desert and refuse to carry out their duties during unrest with the intent to oppose the regime and overthrow the government;
(b) destruction of public property and disruption of public order.

He was also sentenced to 15 months in prison for “propaganda against the system,” 7 years in prison for “inciting or provoking people to engage in war and killing one another with the intent to disrupt national security,” including encouraging unrest in public and online spaces, 25 months in prison for insulting the Supreme Leader.

Sasan Azadvar Junaqani, 21, is a karate athlete and a resident of Isfahan.

It should be noted that following the onset of military conflict between the United States–Israel and Iran on February 28, 2026, the issuance and implementation of death sentences against prisoners facing political and security-related charges have intensified, driven by an expedited judicial process.

It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

January Protests: Death Sentence of Sasan Azadvar Junaqani Upheld by Supreme Court

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Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan, Mahmoud Kazemzadeh, Sasan Azadvar Junaqani

HRANA – The death sentence of Sasan Azadvar Junaqani, who was arrested during the January 2026 protests and is currently being held in one of the solitary confinement cells of Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, has been upheld by the Supreme Court.

Based on information received by HRANA, his death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court some time ago. Additionally, yesterday his family was summoned to the prison and met with him.
A family member, in an interview with an HRANA journalist, described the meeting as a “last visit,” adding: “Given that Azadvar is being held in solitary confinement, his family is deeply concerned about his condition.”

Sasan Azadvar Junaqani was arrested on January 1, 2026, during nationwide protests in Isfahan. He was later tried in March 2026 by Branch One of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court, presided over by Seyed Mahmoud Kazemzadeh, with advisor Mohammad Vakili.

On March 17, 2026, his verdict was issued. He was sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh, including:
(a) effectively inciting military forces to desert and refuse to carry out their duties during unrest with the intent to oppose the regime and overthrow the government;
(b) destruction of public property and disruption of public order.

He was also sentenced to 15 months in prison for “propaganda against the system,” 7 years in prison for “inciting or provoking people to engage in war and killing one another with the intent to disrupt national security,” including encouraging unrest in public and online spaces, 25 months in prison for insulting the Supreme Leader.

Sasan Azadvar Junaqani, 21, is a karate athlete and a resident of Isfahan.

It should be noted that following the onset of military conflict between the United States–Israel and Iran on February 28, 2026, the issuance and implementation of death sentences against prisoners facing political and security-related charges have intensified, driven by an expedited judicial process.

It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

January Protests: Report on the Latest Status of Ilya Ben-Rashid in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan

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Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Ilya Ben-Rashid, Isfahan

HRANA – Ilya Ben-Rashid, one of those arrested during the January protests in Shahin Shahr, has been in detention for nearly 100 days and is currently being held in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. Recently, a court session was held to address the charges against him, including moharebeh (enmity against God), at the Isfahan Revolutionary Court.

An informed source confirmed to HRANA: “In early April, a court session reviewing Ilya’s charges was held via video conference at Branch 5 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court. He faces charges including moharebeh through alleged involvement in the destruction of public property, assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security, and propaganda against the regime. During the session, he defended himself against these accusations.”

The source added: “Ilya has lost both of his parents and, prior to his arrest, lived with his grandparents. Given their advanced age, pursuing his legal case has become difficult. Additionally, Ilya has been denied access to a lawyer of his choice.”

Mr. Ben-Rashid was arrested on January 22, 2026, in connection with the nationwide protests in Shahin Shahr, Isfahan. He was later formally charged on February 21, at Branch 2 of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Shahin Shahr.

Ilya Ben-Rashid is 22 years old and a resident of Shahin Shahr, Isfahan.

New Case Filed Against Heshmatollah Tabarzadi During Imprisonment

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Dastgerd Prison, Heshmatollah Tabarzadi, HRANA, طبرزدی

HRANA – An interrogation session for Heshmatollah Tabarzadi, a political prisoner held in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, was held via video conference. The case was opened against him during his imprisonment.

Misa Tabarzadi, the daughter of this political prisoner, announced in a video statement that on Friday, April 10, 2026, she learned that her father’s interrogation session had been conducted via video conference from Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

A source close to the prisoner’s family told HRANA: “During this session, Mr. Tabarzadi was formally charged with offenses including propaganda against the regime, insulting the Supreme Leader, and inciting people to war and killing.”

According to Misa Tabarzadi, after the start of the military attacks against Iran, her father had been transferred from Dastgerd Prison to an undisclosed location. After several days of pressure and interrogation, he ultimately appeared in the online interrogation session.

Heshmatollah Tabarzadi was arrested in September 2022 by security and law enforcement forces in Golpayegan and was later transferred to Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. His case was reviewed on charges including cooperation with hostile governments, propaganda against the regime, assembly and collusion, and insulting the Supreme Leader, ultimately resulting in a sentence of 11 years and six months in prison.

Heshmatollah Tabarzadi has previously also faced arrest and conviction due to his activism.

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Report on the Arrest of Christian Convert Mohammad Nikbakht

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Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan, Mohammad Nikbakht

HRANA – Mohammad Nikbakht, a Christian convert, has been detained by security forces for over 10 days and is currently being held in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

Based on the report by Article 18, Mr. Nikbakht was arrested by security forces on March 15, 2026. He is currently being held in Ward 2-A of Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

The report states that the arrest of this Christian citizen was accompanied by the use of violence.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges brought against him.

The treatment of Christian converts in Iran takes place despite Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which affirm that every person has the right to freedom of religion, including the freedom to change their religion and to manifest it individually or collectively, in public or in private.

At Least Ten Prisoners Executed in Iran on December 29

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Dastgerd Prison, Dorud, Gorgan, Isfahan, Kashan, Kerman, Neyshabur, Saveh, zanjan

HRANA – Yesterday, December 29, the death sentences of at least ten prisoners convicted on murder or drug-related charges were carried out in various prisons across Iran.

HRANA reported the executions of the following individuals on this day:

• Marwan Emadabadi, on drug-related charges, in Kashan Prison
• Sina Nadari, on a murder charge, in Saveh Prison
• Amir Mehdi Navabi, on a murder charge, in Kerman Prison
• Sobhan Safizadeh, on a murder charge, in Zanjan Prison
• Soheil Bakhtiari, on a murder charge, in Dorud Prison
• Shoja Asgari, on a murder charge, in Gorgan Prison
• Heshmat Fallahi, on drug-related charges, in Neyshabur Prison

Additionally, three prisoners were executed on drug-related charges in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them as Yaser Khatibi.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these prisoners have not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions. In 2025, only 5% of executions reported by HRANA were acknowledged by official bodies or domestic media in Iran, highlighting the Iranian government’s lack of transparency and accountability.

During 2025 (until December 20), the number of executions reached an unprecedented 1,922 people, more than double the previous year. Most of these executions were carried out on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

Navid Tashakor, a Baha’i Citizen, Arrested and Transferred to Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan

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Baha'i citizen, Baharestan, Dastgerd Prison, Navid Tashakor, نوید تشکر

HRANA -Navid Tashakor, a Baha’i citizen residing in Baharestan, Isfahan Province, was arrested on Saturday, December 13, after appearing at the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office of Isfahan, and was transferred to Dastgerd Prison in the city.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Tashakor was detained on December 13, following his appearance at the Isfahan Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office and subsequently transferred to Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. The charge brought against this Baha’i citizen has been cited as “propaganda against the state through educational and/or promotional activities deemed deviant and contrary to or disruptive of Islamic law.”

Mr. Tashakor had previously been arrested on June 22, 2025, at his private residence in the city of Baharestan and was released on bail 16 days later. At the time of that arrest, security agents searched his home and confiscated a number of his electronic devices.

Additionally, on June 15, 2025, Mr. Tashakor and several of his colleagues were arrested at their workplace and released after one day. According to an informed source, “The agents cited suspicious movements and alleged connections with Israeli-owned drones as the reason for these arrests.”

Fifteen Executions Reported Across Iran’s Prisons in Just Three Days

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Dastgerd Prison, Esfarayen, Isfahan, Kerman prison, Qom, Semnan

HRANA- Amid an unprecedented surge in executions in Iran’s prisons, fifteen additional executions have been reported over the past three days by HRANA and other human rights organizations.

Sunday, November 30
According to Haal Vsh, a prisoner named Mansour Jalali, a father of three, was executed in Kerman Prison on drug-related charges.

Monday, December 1
According to HRANA, on this day:

• Nourkhoda Karami was executed in Qom Prison on drug-related charges;
• Javad Souri was executed in Shahr-e Kord Prison on a murder charge;
• Seyed Ali Hajipour was executed in Taybad Prison on drug-related charges;
• Tayeb Minaei was executed in Ahvaz Prison on a murder charge;
• Parsa Abdi and an Afghan national were executed in Bandar Abbas Prison on drug-related charges.

HRANA also reported the execution of two prisoners in Tabriz Prison on drug-related charges. Further details, including their identities, are still being investigated.

Tuesday, December 2
According to HRANA, three prisoners were executed in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them, Shahab Mokhtari, whose death sentence was carried out at dawn today. Mokhtari had been arrested earlier on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

HRANA also reported the execution of a prisoner named Sultan Morad Nasiri in Esfarayen Prison. Several years ago, he had been arrested in Kerman Province on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

According to Mizan, the death sentence of a prisoner was carried out in public in Semnan. The head of the Semnan Provincial Judiciary stated that the prisoner had strangled his wife to death in 2020 and subsequently staged the scene to conceal the crime.

The NGO Iran Human Rights also reported the execution of a 27-year-old prisoner named Abbas Mozaffarzadeh, from Malard, on drug-related charges in Qom Prison.

Except for the public execution in Semnan, none of the other executions have been announced by prison authorities or other official bodies.

Six Prisoners Executed in Isfahan’s Dastgerd Prison on Drug-Related Charges

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Akbar Faraji, Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan, Moslem Naderi, Yahya Karami

HRANA – At dawn on Tuesday, 18 November, the death sentences of five prisoners were carried out in Dastgerd Prison of Isfahan. Additionally, on Saturday, 15 November, another prisoner was hanged in the same facility. These individuals had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug-related offenses.

Five of these prisoners were hanged at dawn on Tuesday, 18 November. HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them as Yahya Karami. HRANA had previously confirmed the identity of another executed prisoner, Akbar Faraji. Dastgerd Prison also witnessed the execution of another prisoner on Saturday, 15 November. Moslem Naderi was the prisoner whose death sentence was carried out that day.

These individuals had previously been arrested on charges related to drug-related offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Courts.

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

According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, 61 inmates were hanged in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, a 74% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise reflects a disturbing escalation in executions at this facility.