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Amin Dehestani Arrested in Khorramabad

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Amin Dehestani, HRANA, irgc, IRGC Intelligence, Khorramabad, امین دهستانی

HRANA – Amin Dehestani, a blogger residing in Khorramabad, was arrested yesterday in the city by security forces and transferred to the IRGC Intelligence detention facility.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Dehestani was arrested on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at his workplace, a drug rehabilitation center, by IRGC Intelligence agents. He was then transferred to the detention facility of this security institution in Khorramabad.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the charges against this citizen.

Amin Dehestani, a 46-year-old blogger from Khorramabad, is the father of one child. He had previously published posts criticizing public services and addressing citizens’ problems.

Arbitrary arrests, transferring detainees to undisclosed locations, and leaving families in the dark about the fate of their loved ones are routine practices of the Iranian regime’s security agencies, such as the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC Intelligence Unit. This pattern of behavior stands in clear violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, known as the Nelson Mandela Rules.

Uncertainty Surrounds Detention of Attorney Shadi Falahati and Several Colleagues in Rasht

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detained attorneys, HRANA, Shadi Falahati, شادی فلاحتی

HRANA – Shadi Falahati, an attorney based in Rasht, has been in detention for over a week after being arrested by security forces along with several other lawyers. Her whereabouts and condition remain unknown.

Falahati was taken into custody on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, in Rasht. Despite the passage of more than a week, no information has been provided regarding the place of her detention.

A source told HRANA that Falahati’s family has repeatedly contacted judicial and security institutions in search of answers. However, officials have not offered any clear information about her location or the reasons behind her arrest.

Along with Falahati, several other attorneys were also arrested in Rasht. HRANA has so far confirmed the identity of one of them, Hesam Pourahmadi, while efforts to verify the others’ identities are ongoing.

To date, no details have been disclosed about the charges brought against these lawyers.

Behnam Vaziri Held for Over Two Months Without Charges

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Behnam Vaziri, HRANA, بهنام وزیری

HRANA – Behnam Vaziri was arrested by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence on June 20, 2023. More than two months later, he remains in the Ministry’s detention facility in a state of uncertainty.

Since the day of his arrest, Vaziri has been held without clarity about his legal status, a situation that has caused growing concern for his family. To date, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges against him.

Vaziri, a resident of Tehran, is a Qashqai citizen and a graduate in architecture and civil engineering.

Arbitrary arrests, transferring detainees to undisclosed locations, and leaving families in the dark about the fate of their loved ones are routine practices of the Iranian regime’s security agencies, such as the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC Intelligence Unit. This pattern of behavior stands in clear violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, known as the Nelson Mandela Rules.

Two Prisoners Executed in Aligudarz Prison

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Aligudarz Prison, HRANA, Yaghoub Derikvand

HRANA – On September 2, two prisoners were executed in Aligudarz Prison. They had previously been sentenced to death on charges of murder.

HRANA has identified them as Mahan Rashidi and Yaghoub Derikvand.

Based on information received by HRANA, they had previously been arrested on murder charges and sentenced to death by criminal courts.

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

Attorney Hesam Pourahmadi Held in Solitary Confinement

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Hesam Pourahmadi, HRANA, Lakan prison, Rasht, حسام پورمحمدی

HRANA – Attorney Hesam Pourahmadi has been held by security forces for a week and remains in solitary confinement at Lakan Prison in Rasht without due process.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Pourahmadi was arrested by security forces a week ago and is currently held in solitary confinement in the “Misagh” ward of Lakan Prison in Rasht.

A source close to this attorney confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “After Hesam Pourahmadi was arrested, his Instagram account was inspected by agents. The agents then claimed that in private messages to several people, he had expressed critical views against the regime, and they considered this the reason for his arrest.”

Hesam Pourahmadi is a member of the Gilan Bar Association.

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Parsa Ghasemi Arrested in Behbahan

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Behbahan, HRANA, IRGC Intelligence, Parsa Ghasemi, پارسا قاسمی

HRANA – Parsa Ghasemi, a resident of Behbahan, was arrested yesterday, September 2, by agents of the IRGC Intelligence.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, 18-year-old Parsa Ghasemi’s arrest is connected to the publication of critical content on social media.

Despite the family’s inquiries with security institutions to learn about their son’s fate, officials have refused to provide clear answers, which has heightened the Ghasemi family’s concerns.

No information is available regarding the charges brought against this citizen.

Over the past decade, Iran’s Judiciary has dramatically escalated its use of imprisonment as a tool of repression, with the total number of months sentenced for peaceful expression more than quadrupling from about 4,500 months in 2013 to over 26,000 months in 2024.

Execution of a Prisoner in Zanjan Prison

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Bijan Hosseinpanah, HRANA, zanjan

HRANA – At dawn today, Tuesday, September 2, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on a murder charge was executed in Zanjan Prison.

The prisoner hanged has been identified by HRANA as Bijan Hosseinpanah (Hossein-Panah).

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Hosseinpanah had earlier been arrested on charges of murder and subsequently sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

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

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 a Prisoner in Arak Prison

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Arak prison, HRANA, Jasem Nowruzi, جاسم نوروزی

HRANA- On Sunday, August 31, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges was executed in Arak Prison.

HRANA has identified the prisoner hanged at dawn today as Jasem Nowruzi. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Nowruzi had earlier been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

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 Urmia Prison

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HRANA, Javad Ali, Morteza Zichi, Rahman Javan, Urmia prison

HRANA – on Sunday, August 31, the death sentences of three prisoners previously convicted of murder in separate cases were carried out in Urmia Prison.

According to HRANA, the three prisoners executed at dawn on Sunday have been identified as Javad Ali, Rahman Javan, and Morteza Zichi, all residents of Urmia.

Based on information received by HRANA, these individuals had been arrested on murder charges in separate cases and later sentenced to death by criminal courts.

On Saturday, August 30, the three prisoners were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their executions. Another prisoner was also moved to solitary for execution but was returned to the general ward after the victim’s family granted consent and forgave him.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these three prisoners have not been 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.

Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj: Eight Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinement for Execution

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Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Karaj

HRANA – Yesterday, eight prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj, who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for the implementation of their sentences.

Based on information received by HRANA, these prisoners had been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts.

HRANA is currently working to confirm the identities of the prisoners.

It is noteworthy that simultaneously with their transfer, the execution of Soleiman Koushki—who had also been sentenced to death on similar charges—was carried out in this prison.

According to HRANA’s monthly report, 153 people were executed in Iran last month. With eight months having passed in the current year, the number of executions has reached 837, which, compared to 930 executions in the entire previous year, reflects a concerning rise.