HRANA – The death sentences of two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on charges of murder and non-political offenses were carried out yesterday, August 16, 2026, at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA, two prisoners were executed at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of the prisoners, who were hanged at dawn today, Sunday, August 16, 2026, as Mohammad Ali Pazireh and Hassan Kordi.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mohammad Ali Pazireh had previously been arrested on a murder charge and was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court. Mr. Kordi had also previously been arrested on charges related to non-political offenses, and his death sentence was issued by a judicial authority.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these two prisoners have not been announced by prison officials or other relevant authorities.

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.