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Execution of a Prisoner in Esfarayen Prison

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Esfarayen Prison, HRANA, Noor-Mohammad Shamlou

HRANA – At dawn on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Esfarayen Prison, North Khorasan province.

HRANA has identified the individual executed at dawn on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, as Noor-Mohammad Shamlou. According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Shamlou had been previously arrested on charges of murder and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

As of the time of this report, the execution of this prisoner has not been announced by prison officials or judicial 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.

Two Prisoners Executed in Qazvin Prison

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HRANA, Qazvin prison

HRANA – At dawn on Tuesday, October 21, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Qazvin Prison.

The identities of the executed prisoners, who were hanged at dawn on October 21, are still being verified by HRANA.

According to information obtained by HRANA, the prisoners had been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

After 20 Years in Prison, Ali Halafi Granted Medical Furlough

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Ali Halafi, HRANA, moharebeh, Sheiban Prison

HRANA – After 20 years in prison and years of being denied adequate medical care, political prisoner Ali Halafi was granted a seven-day medical furlough today from Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz, after posting bail.

According to HRANA, political prisoner Ali Halafi was temporarily released from Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz for medical treatment after serving two decades behind bars. Halafi suffers from gastrointestinal and pulmonary diseases, bleeding hemorrhoids, and knee problems, and has long been deprived of proper medical care. His temporary medical leave was granted upon posting bail of 51 billion rials for a period of seven days.

He was arrested in 2005 in connection with the “Ahvaz Salman Farsi Street explosion” case. Although he was not among the main defendants, he was convicted of “enmity against God (moharebeh)” and sentenced to 30 years in prison, a verdict later upheld on appeal.

Halafi had previously been transferred among several prisons, including Karun Prison in Ahvaz, Gonabad Prison, Masjed Soleiman Prison, and Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz. Due to his deteriorating health, he has now been granted a short-term release from custody.

Ali Halafi, approximately 59, is the father of three daughters and one son. HRANA has previously published a detailed report on his imprisonment conditions and case.

Updated Report: Number of Executions in Qom Prison Rises to Two

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HRANA, Javad Naeimi, Qom prison, Sadegh Nik-Ravesh

HRANA – At dawn on Saturday, October 18, alongside the execution of Javad Naeimi, a prisoner previously sentenced to death on espionage charges, another prisoner was also executed in Qom Prison. The latter had been sentenced to death for murder.

Earlier, the head of the Qom Judiciary and the province’s Judicial Council had announced the execution of a man convicted of “spying for Israel.” HRANA has since identified this individual as Javad Naeimi. In addition to Naeimi’s execution, another prisoner, identified as Sadegh Nik-Ravesh, was also executed that same day in Qom Prison.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Nik-Ravesh had previously been arrested on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the Criminal Court.

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

From the beginning of this year until the end of September, the Islamic Republic of Iran has carried out 1,028 executions, reflecting an unprecedented surge compared to previous years.

Two Prisoners Executed in Yazd Prison

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Azim Dastavar, HRANA, Yazd Prison

HRANA – At dawn on Tuesday, October 21, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted of murder were carried out in Yazd Prison.

HRANA has identified one of the executed individuals as Azim Dastavar. Based on information received by HRANA, the prisoners had been arrested earlier on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the Criminal 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 officially announced by prison authorities or other responsible institutions.

According to HRANA’s statistics, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj carried out the highest number of executions among all Iranian prisons, with 150 inmates hanged. This figure has nearly doubled compared to the previous year, a deeply alarming increase that underscores the escalating use of capital punishment in Iran.

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Drug-Related Charges: Two Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, Alireza Keshavarz, HRANA, Nader Abdi, Shiraz

HRANA – At dawn today, Wednesday, October 22, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz.

HRANA has identified the executed prisoners as Nader Abdi and Alireza Keshavarz, who were hanged early this morning.

According to information received by HRANA, the two men had been arrested earlier on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

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

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.

Mohsen Parish Arrested in Meshkindasht

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HRANA, Meshkindasht, Mohsen Parish

HRANA – Mohsen Parish, a resident of Meshkindasht, Karaj, was arrested yesterday, October 21, by security forces in front of his home and transferred to Karaj Central Penitentiary.

A source close to his family confirmed the news to HRANA, saying: “Mr. Parish was arrested this Tuesday in front of his residence in Meshkindasht, Karaj. The agents used violence during the arrest. After being detained, he was taken to Branch 6 of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Meshkindasht. A few hours later, following the formal announcement of charges, he was transferred to Karaj Central Penitentiary.”

According to information obtained by HRANA, after Parish’s arrest, agents prevented his family from entering the courthouse. When he was transferred to prison, visible injuries were observed on his elbow and neck. His mobile phone was also confiscated by agents from the Ministry of Intelligence. The prosecutor in charge of his case has reportedly set bail at 750 million tomans.

As of the time of this report, the exact charges against this citizen remain unknown.

Mohsen Parish has previously been arrested and faced judicial proceedings due to his activism. He was among those injured during the November 2019 protests and was arrested again in 2020. In a two-part case, he was convicted on charges including “insulting the Prophet,” “insulting sacred values,” “insulting the Supreme Leader,” “propaganda against the regime,” and “acting against national security through calling for anti-regime demonstrations.” He was sentenced to imprisonment and flogging. Parish was eventually released under a general amnesty in early 2023.

Drug-Related Crimes: Three Afghan Nationals Executed in Taybad Prison

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HRANA, Taybad Prison

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, October 20, the death sentences of three Afghan nationals previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Taybad Prison.

All three individuals, who were Afghan nationals, were hanged at dawn on Monday. They had previously been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court on charges related to drug offenses.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, two of the prisoners were convicted in a joint case, and one of them was known inside the prison by the alias “Khaled.”

Further details, including the identities of the executed individuals, are still being investigated by HRANA.

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

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.

Baháʼís in Iran: Nine Homes Raided and Seven Citizens Arrested in a Single Day

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Adib Rahmani, Armaghan Enayati, Baháʼí community, Fahim Agahi, Hengameh Sharifi, HRANA, Matin Agahi, Negar Misaghian, Shakib Farzan

HRANA – In a new wave of security and judicial pressure against members of the Baháʼí community in Iran, on Monday, October 20, the homes of at least nine Baháʼí citizens in Tehran, Shiraz, Semnan, Zahedan, and Sari were raided by security forces.

Seven Baháʼí citizens, identified as Fahim Agahi, Matin Agahi, Hengameh Sharifi, Adib Rahmani, Negar Misaghian, Shakib Farzan, and Armaghan Enayati, were arrested.

According to HRANA, security forces carried out coordinated operations targeting Baháʼí citizens across several cities. In addition to the seven arrests, the homes of Saman Eslami in Zahedan and Aruna Kowsari in Tehran were also searched.

Security agents reportedly conducted full searches of the residences, seizing electronic equipment, communication devices, books, and personal belongings. Eyewitnesses said the raids were carried out in an atmosphere of intimidation and fear.

According to HRANA’s earlier report, Negar Misaghian and Mahboob Habibi were transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility (Plaque 100) in Shiraz following their arrest. The location of the other detainees remains unknown.

The reasons for the arrests and the charges against these seven Baháʼí citizens have not yet been disclosed, and HRANA continues to investigate.

Negar Misaghian and Mahboob Habibi have previously faced arrest and judicial harassment for their faith and related activities. Armaghan Enayati and Adib Rahmani were previously expelled from Iranian universities due to their Baháʼí beliefs.

These raids and arrests come amid an ongoing pattern of systematic persecution of Baháʼí citizens across Iran. In recent months, Baháʼís in various cities have faced repeated waves of arrest, property confiscation, business closures, and social exclusion under vague and recurring accusations such as “propaganda against the regime,” “acting against national security,” and “membership in an illegal group.”

Over the past decade, the Iranian Bahá’í community has been disproportionately targeted by Iran’s security forces and judiciary—more than any other minority group. In the past three years, an average of 72 percent of the reports on religious rights violations collected by HRANA have documented the Iranian regime’s repression of the Bahá’í community.

Prisoner Accused of “Espionage” Executed in Qom Prison

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HRANA, Qom prison

HRANA – The head of the Judiciary in Qom Province announced the execution of a prisoner convicted of “espionage” for Israel. The prisoner was executed at dawn on Saturday, October 18, in Qom Prison, after previously being sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh (enmity against God) and corruption on earth (efsad fel-arz).

According to Mizan, the head of the Judiciary and the Judicial Council of Qom Province, without disclosing the prisoner’s identity, stated that the execution was carried out after the sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court and the prisoner’s request for clemency was denied.

Seyed Kazem Mousavi claimed that the individual had begun cooperating with Israeli intelligence services “for personal and occupational reasons” in October 2023, and was arrested in February 2024.

The Judiciary’s Media Center, without providing details about the trial process, announced that after obtaining the suspect’s “confessions,” the case was referred to court, which eventually issued a death sentence on charges of Moharebeh and efsad fel-arz.