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Prisoner Executed in Arak Prison

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Arak prison, HRANA, Jalil Azizi

HRANA News Agency – Today, Monday, May 12, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Arak Prison.

The identity of the prisoner has been confirmed by HRANA as Jalil Azizi. According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Azizi had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time this report was prepared, the execution has 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 Zahedan Prison

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Chabahar prison, HRANA, Zabol, Zahedan Prison

HRANA News Agency – On Sunday, May 11, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted of murder in separate cases were carried out in Zahedan Prison.

According to Haal Vsh, the identities of the executed prisoners have been confirmed as Fereydoun Mohammadi, approximately 36 years old, a resident of a village in Fanuj County, and Mohammad-Ali Miri (Mir-Baluchzahi), 48 years old, a resident of Zabol.

According to the report, Fereydoun Mohammadi was arrested around seven years ago on charges of murder and was later sentenced to death by the judiciary. He had previously been transferred from Chabahar Prison to Zahedan Prison for the execution of his sentence.

Mohammad-Ali Miri was arrested in 2019 (1398 in the Iranian calendar) on charges of murder during a group altercation in Zabol and was also sentenced to death by the judiciary.

As of the time this report was prepared, the execution of these prisoners has 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.

A Prisoner Executed in Lakan Prison, Rasht

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HRANA, Jafar Pour-Asadi, Lakan prison, Ramhormoz, Rasht

HRANA News Agency – On Wednesday, May 7, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Lakan Prison in Rasht.

Hircani News Outlet has identified the hanged prisoner as Jafar Pour-Asadi, 45 years old, a father of five, and a resident of Ramhormoz.

According to the report, Mr. Pour-Asadi had been arrested two years ago on drug-related charges and was sentenced to death by a judicial authority.

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

In 2024, Iranian prisons witnessed the execution of 930 inmates. According to HRANA’s data, the number of executions carried out by the Iranian regime’s judiciary has risen steadily over the past five years. The percentage of executions related to drug charges has also increased year after year.

Mahabad: Ali Daneshi Arrested by Security Forces

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Ali Daneshi, HRANA, Mahabad, مهاباد

HRANA News Agency – Today, Friday, May 10, Ali Daneshi, a resident of Mahabad, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, Ali Daneshi was arrested in Mahabad without a judicial warrant. So far, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for his arrest, the charges against him, or his whereabouts.

Ali Daneshi was previously arrested by security forces in Mahabad in July of last year and was later released on bail after a period of detention.

Report on the Condition of Teacher Union Activist Asghar Amirzadegan in Firouzabad Prison

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Asghar Amirzadegan, Fars Province, Firouzabad, HRANA

HRANA News Agency – Asghar Amirzadegan, a teacher and union activist for educators in Fars Province, is currently held in Firouzabad Prison. He was previously sentenced to three years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Firouzabad. His request for retrial was also rejected, citing the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations.

Mr. Amirzadegan was arrested on April 12, 2025. He is facing a judicial sentence, which was upheld in full after the court rejected his retrial request.

On February 11, 2025, Branch 1 of the Firouzabad Revolutionary Court sentenced him to two years in prison for insulting the Supreme Leader and insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic. He also received a one-year prison sentence for propaganda against the regime, amounting to a total of three years in prison.

However, the Iranian Teachers’ Union Council has stated that due to medical issues, he is not physically capable of enduring imprisonment. Despite a bail guarantee being provided, the prosecutor has opposed his release.

Asghar Amirzadegan, a teacher and union activist in Fars Province, has previously been arrested and convicted for his activism.

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Prisoner Executed in Zanjan Prison for Drug Offenses

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Hassan Mirzaei, HRANA, Zanjan Prison

HRANA News Agency – The death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out on May 4 in Zanjan Prison.

The identity of the prisoner, who had been sentenced to death on drug-related charges, has been confirmed by HRANA as Hassan Mirzaei.

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

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.

Prisoner Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Ali Shafiee, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, Shiraz

HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, May 7, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

The identity of the prisoner, executed at dawn on Wednesday, May 7, has been confirmed by HRANA as Ali (Arash) Shafiee.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Shafiee was arrested four years ago on a murder charge and later sentenced to death by the criminal court.

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

According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz witnessed the execution of 92 inmates — an 88% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise places Adelabad as the second deadliest prison in Iran after Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

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.

Rasht Revolutionary Court Sentences Poet Peyman Farah-Avar to Death

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Ahmad Darvish Goftar, Amin Farahavar, Baghi, HRANA, Lakan prison, moharebeh, Peyman Farah-Avar, Peyman Farahavar

HRANA News Agency – Peyman (Amin) Farah-Avar (Farahavar), a poet from Gilan currently held in Lakan Prison in Rasht, has been sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the sentence was issued by Judge Ahmad Darvish Goftar and is based on charges of “baghi” (armed rebellion against the state) and “moharebeh” (enmity against God).

A source close to Farahavar’s family confirmed the ruling and told HRANA: “The charges are based on his poetry and protest-related activities focused on social justice and civil rights. His trial was held behind closed doors, without access to a chosen lawyer, and the verdict was issued without due process or transparency.”

The court session took place on May 1, 2025, at the mentioned branch. Specific evidence cited in the charges has not been made public.

Farah-Avar was arrested by security forces in September 2024 and taken to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility. He was later transferred to Lakan Prison following the interrogation phase.

A father of a 10-year-old boy, Peyman (Amin) Farah-Avar has previously been detained for his activism.

Mehdi Tavakoli Zaniani Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison and Flogging Following Sentence Consolidation

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HRANA News Agency – Mehdi Tavakoli Zaniani, a political prisoner held in Shahr-e Kord Prison, has been sentenced to eight years in prison and 74 lashes following the consolidation of his sentences.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the sentence was issued by Branch 1 of the Criminal Court One of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province.

A source close to Tavakoli’s family confirmed to HRANA that the verdict was issued on charges of insulting the Prophet of Islam (Sab al-Nabi), insulting the Supreme Leader, insulting sacred beliefs, and propaganda against the regime. He received:

5 years for insulting sacred beliefs
2 years for insulting the Supreme Leader
1 year for propaganda against the regime
74 lashes for insulting the Prophet

Previously, in two separate rulings—both later overturned by the case judge—Tavakoli had been sentenced by Revolutionary and Criminal Courts to 3 years and 10 months in prison and 29 lashes on the same charges.

Tavakoli was arrested on December 20, 2023, by IRGC Intelligence agents in Shahr-e Kord.

He is a specialist in painting and insulation for oil and gas projects.