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HRANA’s Report on the Execution of 31 Prisoners in Recent Days

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ahvaz, Aligudarz, Arak, Bam, Bandar-Abbas, Behbahan, Bukan, Damghan, Dezful, Gorgan, Ilam, Kermanshah, Khorramabad, Mashhad, Nahavand, Qom, Sabzevar, Salmas, Sanandaj, Semnan, Taybad, Yasuj, zanjan

HRANA – In recent days, authorities in several prisons across Iran have carried out the execution of dozens of inmates on drug-related and murder charges. The pace of executions this year has been unprecedented compared to previous years.

HRANA has documented the following executions in recent days:

Tuesday, November 11

• Reza Geraei, on drug-related charges, in Behbahan Prison

• Yaqub Dachi, 28, on murder charges, in Ilam Prison

Wednesday, November 12

• Abbas Beigi, on murder charges, in Yasuj Prison

• Saber Fallah, 33, on murder charges stemming from a street altercation, in Qom Prison

Thursday, November 13

• Qomri Abbaszadeh, 29, and Iraj Aghaei, 30, on murder and drug-related charges respectively, in Sari Prison

Saturday, November 15

• Nour Mohammad Rahmati, on drug-related charges, in Aligudarz Prison

• Yar Morad Hassanvand, on murder charges, in Khorramabad Prison

• Two prisoners executed in Dizelabad Prison in Kermanshah on murder charges; HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them as Kamyar Fathi

•Jaber Saki and Jahan Rasouli, on murder and drug-related charges respectively, in Dezful Prison

Sunday, November 16

• Seyed Ali Hashemi of Karaj, on drug-related charges, in Salmas Prison

• (First name unknown) Yeganeh, on drug-related charges, in Bam Prison

• Habib Ezzati, on murder charges, in Sanandaj Prison

• Mohammad Amin Safari, on murder charges, in Bukan Prison

• Yasin Esfandiari, on drug-related charges, in Semnan Prison

• An unidentified prisoner, on murder charges, in Nahavand Prison

• Shokat Veisi (female), on drug-related charges, in Damghan Prison

• Amin Shokarkhodaei, on murder charges, in Arak Prison

• Mosib Khalavand, on drug-related charges, in Bandar Abbas Prison

Monday, November 17

• Reza Kamayi, on murder charges, in Sepidar Prison of Ahvaz

• Alireza Keshavarz, on murder charges, in Sabzevar Prison

• Amir Farkhnezhad, on drug-related charges, in Zanjan Prison

• Behzad Hasani, on murder charges, in Gorgan Prison

• Two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges in Taybad Prison; HRANA has verified the identity of one of them as Javad Sattari

• Four prisoners were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad on drug-related charges. HRANA has confirmed the identities of two of them as Shamseddin (surname unknown), an Afghan national, and Alimardan Barani.

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

From the beginning of this year until the end of October, the Iranian regime has executed 1,286 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.

Four Prisoners Executed in Malayer, Sabzevar, Saveh, and Qom Prisons

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HRANA, Malayer, Qom, Sabzevar, Saveh

HRANA- In recent days, four prisoners were executed in the prisons of Malayer, Sabzevar, Saveh, and Qom on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

According to HRANA, on Sunday, October 5, a prisoner identified as Sobhan Najafi was hanged in Malayer Prison, Hamadan Province. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Najafi had previously been arrested on a murder charge and later sentenced to death by a criminal court.

The following day, a prisoner named Reza Saqaei was executed in Sabzevar Prison, Razavi Khorasan Province, for drug-related offenses. On the same day, another prisoner, whose last name was verified by HRANA as Hosseini, was executed in Saveh Prison on murder charges.

Finally, on Tuesday, October 7, authorities at Qom Prison executed a prisoner identified as Farzad (last name unknown) for drug-related offenses.

As of this report’s publication, none of these executions have been announced by prison officials or judicial authorities.

From the beginning of this year until the end of September, the Iranian regime has executed 1,028 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.

Mehrdad Moghiseh Arrested in Sabzevar

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HRANA, Mehrdad Moghiseh, Sabzevar, مهرداد مقیسه

HRANA – On Thursday, September 18, security forces in Sabzevar violently arrested Mehrdad Moghiseh, a former detainee of the 2022 nationwide protests, and transferred him to an undisclosed location. His family has since been left without information about his condition, raising serious concerns for his safety.

A source close to the family told HRANA: “Mr. Moghiseh was at the scene of the Sabzevar Cement Factory fire. In response to the poor conditions and lack of firefighting equipment, he voiced criticism and raised demands. Following this, security agents beat him and took him into custody.”

At the time of this report, neither his whereabouts nor the charges against him have been disclosed.

In May 2025, the Court of Appeals of Razavi Khorasan Province upheld in full a prison and exile sentence previously issued against him. In March 2024, Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Sabzevar sentenced Moghiseh to seven months and 15 days in prison and one year of exile in Darmian County on the charge of propaganda against the regime.

Moghiseh, who was arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests in Sabzevar, has previously faced arrest and convictions in connection with his activism.

Tahereh Kalateh Seyfari Arrested in Sabzevar

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HRANA, Sabzevar, Tahereh Kalateh Seyfari, کلاته سیفری

HRANA – Yesterday, Tahereh Kalateh Seyfari, a resident of Sabzevar, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

A knowledgeable source confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “Ms. Kalateh Seyfari was arrested on Wednesday, August 20, by security forces in Sabzevar. The reason cited for her arrest was her participation in the July 22 protest in front of the county governor’s office, where residents gathered to protest repeated electricity and water outages.”

Based on information received by HRANA, since her arrest this citizen has not been in contact with her family. Despite her family’s inquiries with judicial and security authorities, no information has been made available regarding her whereabouts or the charges against her.

It should be noted that on the evening of Tuesday, July 22, a group of Sabzevar residents held a protest in front of the county governor’s office in response to frequent power and water cuts.

Mojtaba Moghiseh Arrested in Sabzevar

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Mojtaba Moghiseh, Sabzevar, مجتبی مقیسه

HRANA – On Wednesday, August 20, Mojtaba Moghiseh, a resident of Sabzevar, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

A source close to the family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “Mr. Moghiseh was arrested on Wednesday, August 20, by security forces in Sabzevar. Since his detention, he has not contacted his family, and his whereabouts remain unknown.” At the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest.

In late 2024, Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Sabzevar sentenced him to seven months and 15 days in prison and one year of exile. In late-April 2025, Moghiseh’s conviction was upheld in full by the Court of Appeals of Razavi Khorasan Province.

Another part of his case, on the charge of insulting sacred beliefs, is still under review at Branch 103 of the Criminal Court of Sabzevar.

Mojtaba Moghiseh is one of those arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests in Sabzevar and has previously faced arrest and conviction over his activities.

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Sabzevar Prison: 50 Days of Legal Limbo for Mohsen Taran

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Mohsen Taran, Sabzevar

HRANA– Mohsen Taran, a resident of Sabzevar, remains in legal limbo 50 days after his arrest and continues to be held in the city’s prison without clear charges.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Mohsen Taran is still in detention.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Taran has been held in the quarantine section of Sabzevar Prison for 50 days without being informed of the charges against him. Authorities have so far refused to provide any explanation regarding the reasons for his arrest.

Mohsen Taran was arrested by security forces in Sabzevar on Friday, June 13, and transferred to Sabzevar Prison.

In 2024 alone, HRANA published 938 reports of prolonged detention of political prisoners and prisoners of conscience by the Iranian regime’s security and judicial apparatus. These extended detentions are often marked by solitary confinement, withholding information from families about the detainees’ whereabouts and condition, lengthy interrogation periods, and unclear charges and judicial procedures—forming a pattern of systematic abuse and due process violations.

Masoumeh Shahnavaz Arrested by Intelligence Ministry Agents in Sabzevar

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Masoumeh Shahnavaz, Sabzevar, Shahram Sadidi

HRANA News Agency – On Friday, June 13, Masoumeh Shahnavaz, a resident of Sabzevar, was arrested by Intelligence Ministry agents at her home and taken to an undisclosed location. During the arrest, security forces searched her home and confiscated several of her and her family’s personal belongings.

Shahram Sadidi, Ms. Shahnavaz’s son, reported that his mother was violently arrested by Intelligence Ministry agents at her home in Sabzevar. During the arrest, agents searched the house and confiscated personal items belonging to his mother and their family.

He added that the arrest was in response to her reaction to Israeli airstrikes. According to Sadidi, Masoumeh Shahnavaz has undergone open-heart surgery twice and her life is at risk. Her whereabouts remain unknown as of the time of this report. Masoumeh Shahnavaz is a retired schoolteacher living in Sabzevar.

It is worth noting that Shahram Sadidi, who now resides outside Iran, has previously been arrested and faced legal action due to his activism.

Prisoner Executed in Gonabad Prison for Drug-Related Charges

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Ebrahim Joghatay, Gonabad Prison, HRANA, Sabzevar

HRANA News Agency – On Tuesday, May 13, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Gonabad Prison.

The prisoner has been identified as Ebrahim Joghatay, a resident of Sabzevar.

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

As of the time of this report, 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.

Appeals Court Upholds Prison and Exile Sentence for Mehrdad Moghiseh

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Darmian, Mehrdad Moghiseh, Razavi Khorasan Province, Sabzevar

HRANA – The Appeals Court of Razavi Khorasan Province has upheld the sentence of Mehrdad Moghiseh, confirming seven months and 15 days in prison and one year of exile.

According to information obtained by HRANA, the ruling—originally issued by Branch 1 of the Sabzevar Revolutionary Court—convicted Moghiseh of “propaganda against the regime” and sentenced him to imprisonment and exile to the town of Darmian. The appeals court affirmed the verdict without modification. His trial took place on March 11, 2025.

Mehrdad Moghiseh was among those arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests in Sabzevar. He has previously faced arrest and conviction related to his activism.

Appeals Court: Mojtaba Moghiseh Sentenced to Prison and Exile

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Khorasan Razavi, Khour, Mojtaba Moghiseh, Sabzevar

HRANA News Agency – The Appeals Court of Khorasan Razavi Province has upheld the conviction of Mojtaba Moghiseh without any changes. He had previously been sentenced by Branch 1 of the Sabzevar Revolutionary Court to seven months and 15 days in prison and one year of exile.

Based on the verdict issued by the Appeals Court and delivered to him yesterday, he was sentenced to seven months and 15 days in prison and one year of exile to Khour County on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

In March, 2025, Branch 1 of the Sabzevar Revolutionary Court had initially sentenced him to prison and exile.

Another part of his case, on the charge of “insulting sanctities,” is still under review at Branch 103 of the Sabzevar Criminal Court.

Mr. Moghiseh was arrested on December 31, 2024, after being summoned to Branch 7 of the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office in Sabzevar and was then transferred to Sabzevar Prison.

On March 6, 2025, Moghiseh was released from Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad after posting a bail of 2 billion tomans. He had previously been transferred from Sabzevar Prison to Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad on February 20, 2025.

Mojtaba Moghiseh is one of those arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests in Sabzevar and had previously been arrested and convicted for his activism.