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Report on the Execution of Five Prisoners in Hamedan Prison

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Alireza Maleki, Farzad Bahrami, Hamedan, Hossein Shahamat, HRANA, Ramin Bagheri, Samad Naderpour

HRANA – The death sentences of five prisoners who had previously been sentenced to execution in separate cases on charges related to drug offenses and murder were carried out in Hamedan Prison.

According to the Iran Human Rights Organization, five prisoners were hanged in Hamedan Prison. The prisoners have been identified as Ramin Bagheri, 27, from Hamedan; Alireza Maleki, 29, from Songhor; Farzad Bahrami, 36, a father of one child, from Hamedan; and Samad Naderpour, 30, and Hossein Shahamat, 35, both from Zanjan.

According to the report, Ramin Bagheri, Alireza Maleki, and Farzad Bahrami were executed yesterday, June 17, 2026. Mr. Bagheri had been arrested six years ago, while Mr. Maleki and Mr. Bahrami had been arrested four years ago in separate murder cases and were subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

Additionally, the executions of Samad Naderpour and Hossein Shahamat were carried out on June 6, 2026, in Hamedan Prison. The two prisoners had been arrested two years earlier in separate cases involving drug-related offenses and were sentenced to death.

The executions of Mr. Naderpour and Mr. Shahamat were carried out without allowing them a final visit with their families.

At the time of writing, prison authorities and the relevant official bodies had not publicly announced the executions of these five prisoners.

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.

Eight Prisoners Executed in Yazd Prison

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Ghafour Shahbakhsh, HRANA, Omar Shahbakhsh, Yazd, Yazd Prison, Zahedan

HRANA – Yesterday, June 17, 2026, the death sentences of eight prisoners convicted on non-political charges were carried out in Yazd Prison.

According to Rasank, two of those executed have been identified as Omar Shahbakhsh, approximately 24 years old and a native of Zahedan, and Ghafour Shahbakhsh, approximately 25 years old, married and the father of one child, also from Zahedan.

The two prisoners had been arrested several years ago in Yazd in a joint case involving drug-related offenses and were subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of the city.

Additionally, Haalvsh reported the execution of six other prisoners in the same prison on non-political charges. The report did not provide their identities or details regarding their cases.

As of the time of writing, the executions have not been officially announced by prison authorities or the relevant government 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.

Singer Parastoo Ahmadi and Members of the “Caravanserai Concert” Team Sentenced to Flogging and Ban on Artistic Work

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Ehsan Beiraqdar, HRANA, Nowshahr, Parastoo Ahmadi

HRANA – Parastoo Ahmadi, a singer, along with eight members of the production team and musicians involved in the “Caravanserai Concert,” has been sentenced by the Criminal Court of Qom Province to 74 lashes, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year prohibition on artistic activities.

According to HRANA, citing BBC Persian, Parastoo Ahmadi and eight members of the production team and musicians of the “Caravanserai Concert” have been sentenced to flogging and other penalties.

According to the report, Parastoo Ahmadi, together with eight members of the concert’s production team and musicians, was sentenced by the Criminal Court of Qom Province to 74 discretionary lashes, a two-year ban on leaving the country, and a two-year ban on engaging in artistic activities.

The charges against the defendants reportedly included “offending public decency through the production and publication of vulgar and immoral content on cyberspace platforms.”

In December 2024, Parastoo Ahmadi and several of her musicians held a symbolic concert without an audience at the Deir Gachin Caravanserai in Qom. The performance was livestreamed on Ahmadi’s YouTube channel. The publication of the video subsequently led to the opening of a judicial case against them.

Shortly afterward, Ms. Ahmadi, pianist Ehsan Beiraqdar, and electric guitarist Soheil Faqih-Nasiri were arrested. In a report published by Tasnim News Agency, quoting the head of the Information Center of the Mazandaran Province Police Command, authorities stated that “following the production and publication of a video by Ms. Parastoo Ahmadi that was deemed contrary to social norms and values, she was summoned to the Public Security Police and instructed to appear before the judicial authorities.”

On the evening of December 15, 2024, the two male musicians were released under judicial supervision orders. Parastoo Ahmadi was also released from detention at approximately 3:00 a.m. the following day under similar conditions.

On December 23, 2024, the defendants were formally charged at Branch 38 of the Tehran Prosecutor’s Office for Moral Security Affairs. At the conclusion of the session, which was attended by their defense attorneys, all were released on bail.

Parastoo Ahmadi, born in 1997 in Nowshahr, is a singer and a graduate of film directing from Soore University. She previously gained prominence during the 2022 nationwide protests through her rendition of the patriotic song “Az Khoon-e Javanan-e Vatan” (“From the Blood of the Youth of the Homeland”) by Aref Qazvini. Her body of work also includes reinterpretations of Mazandarani folk songs and poems by Baba Taher and Mehdi Akhavan Sales.

Ali Shokri Arrested by Security Forces in Bukan

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Ali Shokri, Bukan, HRANA

HRANA – On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Ali Shokri, a resident of Bukan, was arrested by security forces and transferred to a security detention facility in Urmia.

Based on the report by Kurdpa, on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Mr. Shokri was arrested by security forces at his workplace and transferred to one of Urmia’s security detention facilities. His arrest was carried out without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

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

Ali Shokri is a 50-year-old resident of Bukan.

Tayebeh Nazari Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

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HRANA, Tayebeh Nazari Maki Abadi

HRANA – Tayebeh Nazari Maki Abadi, arrested during the memorial gathering marking the seventh day after the death of Khosrow Alikordi in Mashhad, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad.

According to a ruling issued on June 13, 2026, by Branch One of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Gholamreza Akbari Moghadam, and subsequently served on Ms. Nazari, she was sentenced to five years in prison. Four years of the sentence were imposed on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security,” while one year was imposed for “propaganda against the regime.”

The hearing on the charges against Ms. Nazari was held before the same branch on June 1, 2026.

A source familiar with the proceedings told HRANA: “During the court session, Ms. Nazari was not given an opportunity to present her defense. Additionally, her lawyer was allowed only a limited amount of time to defend his client.”

Tayebeh Nazari Maki Abadi, a retired teacher, was arrested during the memorial gathering marking the seventh day after the death of Khosrow Alikordi in Mashhad. She was released one month later after posting bail set at 100 million tomans.

This citizen has previously been arrested due to her activities.

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Samaneh Ebrahimi Arrested by Security Forces

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Amol, HRANA, Samaneh Ebrahimi, سمانه ابراهیمی

HRANA – Samaneh Ebrahimi Navaei, a resident of Amol, was arrested by security forces on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Sari.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Ebrahimi Navaei was arrested by security forces in Amol on Saturday, June 13, 2026, and transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Sari.

A source close to Ebrahimi Navaei’s family, confirming the news, told HRANA: “Samaneh was arrested in front of her home while she was preparing to leave for work. During this period, Ms. Navaei was able to contact her family once and inform them of her situation.”

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

Samaneh Ebrahimi Navaei is 46 years old and resides in Amol.

January 2026 Protests: Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi Executed

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Abolfazl Saedi, Citizen executed, HRANA, January 2026 Protests, Javad Zamani, ابوالفضل ساعدی, جواد زمانی

HRANA – The Chief Justice of Semnan Province announced the execution of Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi, both arrested during the January 2026 protests in Shahrud County. At the same time, the Judiciary Media Center published a video containing the forced confessions of the two protesters. Iran’s judicial authorities had sentenced them to death on charges including moharebeh (“enmity against God”) and “spreading corruption on earth.” The sentences were ultimately carried out this morning.

According to HRANA, citing Mizan News Agency, the Chief Justice of Semnan Province announced that the death sentences of Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi were carried out at dawn today.

According to Mohammad Sadegh Akbari, the two men had been prosecuted in a case related to the January 2026 protests in Shahrud County. The judiciary of the Islamic Republic found them guilty of charges including “moharebeh through carrying a weapon,” “spreading corruption on earth,” “assembly and collusion against national security,” “disrupting public order and security,” and “destroying and setting fire to public and private property.”

The Chief Justice of Semnan Province claimed that the two individuals had participated in violent acts and the destruction of public property during the protests. He further stated that Branch One of the Shahrud Revolutionary Court had sentenced both defendants to death and ordered the confiscation of their assets.

According to the report, the verdict was upheld following an appeal by a branch of the Supreme Court, and was ultimately carried out today, June 16, 2026.

At the same time, the Judiciary Media Center released a video containing the forced confessions of the two protesters. In the video, which was recorded under unspecified circumstances before their execution, the two young protesters expressed remorse for their actions.

Judicial authorities have not released details regarding the exact date of their arrest, the legal proceedings, their access to a lawyer of their choosing, or the defense arguments presented on their behalf. Further information regarding the handling of the case and the evidence supporting the charges remains unavailable.

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.

It is worth noting that a new report by Spreading Justice indicates that political and security-related executions in Iran have entered an unprecedented phase following the nationwide protests of January 2026. According to the report’s findings, at least 40 individuals were executed between March 19, 2026, and June 3, 2026, following proceedings described as lacking the standards of a fair trial. According to the report’s authors, this trend has been accompanied by the direct involvement of a number of judges as well as security and judicial institutions in the country.

Three Citizens Arrested in Tehran on Blasphemy Charges

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Blasphemy, HRANA, Tehran

HRANA – Tehran’s Intelligence Police announced the arrest of three citizens. According to the agency, the detainees are accused of publishing content on social media that allegedly insulted religious sanctities and individuals described as “defenders of the homeland.”

According to HRANA, citing Mehr News Agency, Tehran’s Intelligence Police stated that three individuals were identified and arrested during the monitoring of online activities for allegedly publishing insulting content.

According to the report, the police claimed that the individuals had posted content on social media insulting religious sanctities and national and religious values, and had caused what authorities described as “disturbing public opinion.”

The police stated that the individuals were located at three different locations in Tehran, and were arrested in separate operations.

The report does not provide details regarding the content in question, the specific basis of the charges, or the statements attributed to the detainees. It also does not mention the exact date of their arrests, their identities, where they are being held, or whether they have access to legal representation.

Additionally, no information is currently available regarding the judicial proceedings in their cases.

Three Prisoners Executed in Isfahan Prison

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Citizen executed, Dastgerd Prison, Fariborz Jafari, Hamidreza Afsharipour, HRANA, Isfahan

HRANA – On June 15, authorities at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan executed three prisoners on charges of murder and drug-related offenses.

HRANA has identified one of the prisoners as Mohammadreza Gashoul. According to information received by HRANA, he had previously been arrested on a murder charge and was sentenced to death by a criminal court.

The Iran Human Rights Organization has identified the other two prisoners as Fariborz Jafari, 27, from Khomeyni Shahr, and Hamidreza Afsharipour, 51, from Fuman and the father of three children.

According to the report, Fariborz Jafari had previously been arrested on a murder charge and was sentenced to death by the judicial authorities. He was being held in Ward 4 of Dastgerd Prison and had previously been incarcerated in Najafabad Prison. Hamidreza Afsharipour had been arrested approximately two years ago on drug-related charges and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judicial authorities.

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

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.

Baha’i Citizen Ahmad Naeimi Arrested

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Ahmad Naeimi, Baha'i citizen, HRANA, Yazd, احمد نعیمی

HRANA – On Saturday, June 13, Ahmad Naeimi, a Baha’i resident of Yazd, was arrested after appearing before Branch 6 of the Investigation Office of the Yazd Prosecutor’s Office.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Naeimi was detained on June 13, after appearing before Branch 6 of the Investigation Office of the Yazd Prosecutor’s Office.

A source close to the family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “Mr. Naeimi is facing a new legal case. In this case, he and his wife, Flora Samadani, are co-defendants. The Prosecutor’s Office also opposed his release on bail.”

Mr. Naeimi had previously been summoned to the Prosecutor’s Office to provide certain explanations. As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding his place of detention.

Ahmad Naeimi has previously faced arrest and judicial harassment due to his religious beliefs and faith. His wife, Flora Samadani, was arrested by security forces in Yazd on May 3, 2026, and transferred to Yazd Prison.

Over the past decade, the Baha’i community in Iran has been subjected to more security and judicial persecution than any other religious minority. An examination of the annual reports published by HRA indicates that during the past calendar year, an average of 62.41% of all reported violations of the rights of religious minorities involved violations of the rights of Baha’i citizens.