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Execution of At Least Twelve Prisoners on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

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Bushehr, Chabahar, Damghan, Gonabad, Kashmar, Lahijan, Mahabad, Malayer, Mashhad, Sabzevar, Shahrekord, Shiraz

HRANA – At dawn today, the death sentences of at least 12 prisoners were carried out in the prisons of Mahabad, Shiraz, Malayer, Lahijan, Gonabad, Chabahar, Damghan, Bushehr, Shahrekord, Sabzevar, Kashmar, and Mashhad. These individuals had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to murder and drug offenses.

According to information received by HRANA, Kianoush Monavari was executed in Mahabad Prison; Ghader Mohammadi in Shiraz Prison; Nariman Zangeneh in Malayer Prison; Ali Asghar Oladi in Lahijan Prison; (first name unknown) Shateri in Gonabad Prison; Mostafa Kamali in Chabahar Prison; Aysan Rostami in Damghan Prison; Jahan Azadi in Bushehr Prison; and Farshid Ghasemi in Shahrekord Prison. These individuals had previously been arrested in separate cases on murder charges and sentenced to death by criminal courts.

Meanwhile, the death sentences of Taher Yousefi in Sabzevar Prison, Hamid Tajik in Kashmar Prison, and Adel Fereshteh in Mashhad Prison were carried out on drug-related charges.

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

According to HRA’s annual report on the human rights situation in Iran, in 2025, at least 2,063 individuals were executed in Iran between January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026. This represents a 119% increase in the implementation of death sentences compared to 2024. In many of these cases, due to secrecy, prisoners were even denied the right to a final visit with their families.

At Least 11 Prisoners Executed on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

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Bushehr, Chabahar, Damghan, Esfarayen, HRANA, Kashmar, Mahabad, Malayer, Mashhad, Sabzevar, Shahrekord, Shiraz

HRANA – At dawn yesterday, Wednesday, January 28, the death sentences of 11 prisoners, previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were carried out in the prisons of Mahabad, Esfarayen, Sabzevar, Shiraz, Malayer, Damghan, Chabahar, Mashhad, Kashmar, Shahrekord, and Bushehr.

According to information received by HRANA, Fuad Amini was executed in Mahabad Prison; Sajjad Khani in Esfarayen Prison; Farhad Namazi in Sabzevar Prison; Nima Afshari in Malayer Prison; Khosrow Pezeshki in Damghan Prison; Darvish Abbas Yadegari in Kashmar Prison; Hossein Mousavi in Shahrekord Prison; and Mokhtar Hassani in Bushehr Prison. All had been sentenced to death on murder charges, and their sentences were carried out.

Additionally, Arshia Changi in Shiraz Prison, Armin Aghapour in Mashhad Prison, and one Afghan national in Chabahar Prison were executed on charges related to drug-related crimes.

Further details, including the identity of the prisoner executed in Chabahar Prison, are currently under investigation by HRANA.

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

According to HRA’s annual report on the human rights situation in Iran, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran during the one-year period from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026. Based on this data, executions increased by 119% compared to 2024. In many of these cases, due to secrecy, prisoners were deprived even of the right to a final visit with their families.

From the Streets to Universities: Iran’s Protests Enter Their Eleventh Day

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HRANA –The eleventh day of nationwide protests in Iran, on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, unfolded amid heightened security measures and ongoing arrests. Despite these pressures, demonstrations continued across multiple parts of the country. At least 37 cities witnessed protests in the form of street gatherings, protest actions, or labor strikes, spanning 24 provinces, a scale that underscores the sustained nationwide character of the unrest.

At the same time, 10 universities joined the protest movement, highlighting the continued and active role of academic institutions. With the inclusion of data from the eleventh day, a total of 348 protest sites, including 45 universities across 111 cities in 31 provinces, have experienced protests over the past eleven days.

Protests in Iran have now entered their eleventh day. The geographic scope of the recent unrest has made it one of the most widespread protest waves in recent years in terms of spatial distribution.

Background of the Protests

The protests on the eleventh day emerged against a backdrop in which the economic crisis and livelihood instability have gone beyond the stage of warning. Rapidly rising prices, the continuous devaluation of the national currency, and the inability of a large segment of society to meet basic needs have turned economic pressure into a daily reality for millions of citizens. Under such conditions, protest is no longer merely an emotional reaction to an isolated event, but rather a reflection of the long-term erosion of public trust in economic and administrative policies.

On the eleventh day, the simultaneous presence of street protests, active participation by universities, and signs of labor-related discontent demonstrated that the scope of protests has expanded beyond livelihood demands and now reflects deeper dissatisfaction with governance practices, the lack of accountability, and the closure of legal avenues for protest. The persistence of demonstrations, despite widespread arrests and security pressure, indicates that a significant portion of society now views the cost of protest as lower than the cost of silence and inaction.

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Geographic Scope and Focal Points of the Protests

According to recorded data, protests on the eleventh day took place in 37 cities across 24 provinces. These figures indicate an increase in the number of protesting cities compared to previous days. Provincial dispersion has remained high, reflecting the diffuse nature of the protests rather than their concentration in a few specific locations.

From a cumulative perspective, over the past eleven days, at least 111 cities in 31 provinces have witnessed protests at least once. This breadth demonstrates that the protests are not confined to specific ethnic or economic regions; rather, they have emerged across diverse urban and provincial contexts and continue in a networked and sustained manner.

Cities including Gonabad, Isfahan, Shahrza, Tehran, Shiraz, Falavarjan, Bandar Abbas, Zanjan, Kermanshah, Qazvin, Qom, Bojnord, Semnan, Nishapur, Mashhad, Kerman, Lordegan, Pordanjan, Fasa, Chaboksar, Asaluyeh, Tabriz, Rasht, Karaj, Abadan, Borujen, Urmia, Shahrekord, Gilangharb, Zahedan, Fardis, Astara, Aligudarz, Holeylan, Tonekabon, Chenaran, and Gorgan were among those where protests were reported today.

Universities and the Role of Students

On the eleventh day, 10 universities were reported as active protest sites. With these cases included, the total number of universities that have witnessed protests over the past eleven days has reached 35. The continued presence of universities in this wave of protests highlights the persistence of student discontent and the role of universities as spaces for the production and reproduction of protest.

Alongside their sectoral and educational demands, students have increasingly reacted to broader economic and political issues. This trend has strengthened the connection between campus-based and street protests, preventing the isolation of dissent within a single sphere.

Forms of Protest and Slogans

On the eleventh day of protests, methods of protest action remained diverse. Street gatherings, protest presence in urban centers, and protest activities within universities were among the main forms of expression. This diversity indicates that, despite security pressure, the protests have not been confined to a single, easily controllable pattern and continue to reproduce themselves in various forms.

The slogans and messages voiced during the gatherings continued to combine livelihood demands with structural criticism. Rising prices, declining purchasing power, and economic pressure formed the core of many slogans, alongside chants criticizing inefficiency, the lack of responsiveness to public demands, and the overall state of governance. This simultaneity suggests that, in the minds of protesters, the economic crisis and the governance crisis are understood as two facets of a single issue.

Arrests and Intensification of Security Measures

The eleventh day of protests was accompanied by the continuation and consolidation of the authorities’ security-oriented approach. According to aggregated data, a total of 2,217 people have been arrested or identified over the past eleven days. Of these, 558 were individual arrests, while 1,659 were recorded as group arrests or cases without confirmed identities, an approach that reflects security forces’ efforts to exert on-the-ground control through large-scale operations with limited transparency.

On the eleventh day alone, at least 140 people were arrested or identified. Although this figure represents a decrease compared to the tenth day, it still reflects a high level of security intervention and indicates that, despite a relative stabilization in the number of gatherings, the policy of preemptive suppression of protesters continues.

Reports indicate that some of these arrests were carried out not only at protest sites but also through summonses, on-the-ground identification, and follow-up actions, an approach aimed not merely at dispersing gatherings, but at exerting psychological pressure and long-term deterrence.

Arrests of Children, Adolescents, and Students

One of the most concerning features of the current wave of protests is the substantial number of individuals under the age of 18 among those arrested. According to recorded data, 165 detainees over the past eleven days were minors. This figure underscores both the active participation of adolescents and school students in the protests and the intensity of the security forces’ crackdown on this age group.

In addition, 46 students have been arrested during the eleven days of protests. The simultaneous arrest of students alongside the continuation of campus protests indicates that universities remain among the most sensitive centers of dissent and continue to be closely monitored and pressured by security institutions.

Alongside these cases, 40 televised confessions by detained protesters have been broadcast so far. Human rights observers view the continued airing of these confessions, typically recorded under detention and without free access to legal counsel, as a tool for instilling public fear and legitimizing the suppression of protests.

Fatalities and Victims of the Protests

Based on available data, 38 people have lost their lives over the eleven days of protests. This figure includes:

• 29 protesting civilians
• 4 law enforcement-security personnel
• 5 protesters under the age of 18

The presence of children among those killed once again raises serious concerns about the manner in which security forces have responded to the protests and whether the principle of proportionality in the use of force has been observed.

In addition to the fatalities, numerous reports have emerged of citizens being injured during street clashes and security operations. However, due to limited access to field information, the exact number of injured individuals is still being compiled.

Summonses and Security Pressure Beyond the Streets

On the eleventh day, security pressure was not limited to the streets. Reports indicate that a number of citizens were summoned to security institutions. Among them was Keyumars Amiri Kolehjoei, known as Lak-Amir, a Lak poet and journalist from Kermanshah province, who was summoned to security bodies on that day.

Such summonses, often carried out without formally announcing charges, are considered part of a strategy of covert pressure aimed at containing influential cultural, media, and social voices. The objective of this approach is seen as limiting independent narratives of the protests and constraining the space for free reporting and expression.

Internet Disruptions and Communication Restrictions

As protests continued on the eleventh day, reports emerged of internet disruptions in several Iranian cities. These disruptions were mainly reported in the form of reduced speeds, unstable connections, and temporary interruptions in access to online services.

An examination of the pattern of these restrictions indicates that internet disruptions were implemented in a targeted and localized manner, often occurring in cities that witnessed protest gatherings or university activities. This approach has also been observed during previous waves of protests and is typically employed to limit coordination, information-sharing, and the dissemination of protest footage.

Nevertheless, the continued flow of news and the publication of reports from inside the country suggest that, despite causing disruptions, these restrictions have not been able to completely halt the circulation of information.

Reactions

Domestic Reactions (Governmental)

Following statements by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the protests in Iran, the Secretariat of the Supreme Defense Council of the Islamic Republic issued a statement describing the rhetoric and threats as “beyond mere verbal positioning” and characterizing them as part of “hostile behavior.” The statement emphasized that any aggression or continuation of hostile actions would be met with a “proportionate, decisive, and determining response,” placing responsibility for the consequences on those designing and issuing the threats. In this context, officials also sought to elevate the issue from the level of “political commentary” to that of a “security cost,” highlighting regional consequences in an effort to send a deterrent message.

At the same time, following the positions taken by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu and the release of the statement by the Supreme Defense Council Secretariat, some figures close to the official power structure adopted even harsher rhetoric. Among them:

Ali Larijani, in a message, condemned what he described as U.S. interference in an “internal matter” and issued warnings, in a threatening tone, about the consequences of adventurism.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf explicitly spoke of “threatening American centers and forces” in the region and sought to convey the message that any action or escalation of intervention would be met with a “response.”

Such positions may indicate an attempt by the authorities to reframe the protests from a socio-economic crisis into a national security issue—shifting the narrative focus from “street demands” to a “confrontation with foreign intervention.”

Domestic Reactions (Civil, Labor, and Public Figures)

On the other hand, reactions were not limited to politicians and security officials. According to reports, associations in the field of visual arts, including organizations of painters, graphic designers, photographers, sculptors, and ceramic artists, issued a joint statement condemning the suppression of protests. Referring to economic and political pressures and widespread social despair, the statement emphasized that “any violence and repression against the people’s right to protest” is condemned.

Additionally, 555 teacher union activists issued a similar letter declaring their solidarity with the protesters and their demands.

The significance of these reactions on the eleventh day lies in the fact that they demonstrate how professional and cultural sectors are increasingly aligning themselves with the protest narrative.

After several days of silence, Amirhossein Ghiasi (blogger and media figure) issued a clear statement declaring that he, too, is a protester. He described his silence as the result of psychological pressure, family concerns, and an inability to express what he described as what was “in his heart.” The entry of public figures into explicit positions is considered, from a newsworthiness perspective, an important indicator for measuring the expansion of social sympathy with the protests.

Arrests

Individual Arrests with Confirmed Identities

  1. 1. Shahab Barati – Place of arrest: Mashhad (Razavi Khorasan province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  2. 2. Davoud Hosseinpour – Place of arrest: Lordegan (Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  3. 3. Rouhollah Khaledi – Place of arrest: Lordegan (Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  4. 4. Abolfazl Aghaei – Place of arrest: Khorramabad (Lorestan province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA. Notable point: Under 18 years old

  5. 5. Ara Salahi – Place of arrest: Rasht (Gilan province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  6. 6. Mikaeil Mansouri – Place of arrest: Yasuj (Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  7. 7. Sara Rahmati – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  8. 8. Shayan Parmokhber – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  9. 9. Elaheh Hosseinnejad – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  10. 10. Omid Khodarahmi – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  11. 11. Ashkan Rasouli – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  12. 12. Meraj Abbasnejad – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  13. 13. Ali Akbar Ahmadzadeh – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  14. 14. Peyman Azarzadeh – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  15. 15. Mani Armaghanizadeh – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  16. 16. Hossein Haghighi – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  17. 17. Moslem Parzadar – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  18. 18. Ahmad Abdollahpour – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  19. 19. Parsa Akbar – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  20. 20. Kiarash Ansari – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  21. 21. Shahla Ansarian – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  22. 22. Elham Siavoshi – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  23. 23. Razieh Khahesh – Place of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  24. 24. Reza Mansourian – Place of arrest: Behbahan (Khuzestan province) – Current status: Released – Source: HRANA

  25. 25. Hossein Afrasiabi – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Current status: Released – Source: HRANA

  26. 26. Ali Alinejad – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Current status: Released – Source: HRANA

  27. 27. Ahmad Akhash – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Current status: Released – Source: HRANA

  28. 28. Abbas Ahmadi – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Current status: Released – Source: HRANA

  29. 29. Abolfazl Ahmadi – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Current status: Released – Source: HRANA

  30. 30. Abolfazl Tayebi – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Current status: Released – Source: HRANA

  31. 31. Abolfazl Safari – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Current status: Released – Source: HRANA

  32. 32. Maziar Karami – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Current status: Released – Source: HRANA

  33. 33. Ali Afrasiabi – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  34. 34. Parsa Ghasemi – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  35. 35. Majid Zamenpisheh – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  36. 36. Mohammad Shokri – Place of arrest: Behbahan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  37. 37. Unidentified individual – Place of arrest: Baharestan (Tehran province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Iran International

  1. 38. Hamid Rahmati – Place of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Randan, Shahrza – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations. Notable point: Teacher

  1. 39. Abolfazl Rahimi-Shad – Place of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations. Notable point: Teacher

  1. 40. Milad Kakavand – Place of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Amir Kabir Newsletter. Notable point: Student

  1. 41. Javad Pashaei – Place of arrest: Unknown – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  2. 42. Reza Nazarali – Place of arrest: Unknown – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  3. 43. Unidentified individual – Place of arrest: Najafabad (Isfahan province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Fars News Agency. Notable point: Forced confessions broadcast

  1. 44. Raham Darvishi – Place of arrest: Aligudarz (Lorestan province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations. Notable point: Under 18

  1. 45. Benyamin Mousavi – Place of arrest: Izeh (Khuzestan province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations. Notable point: Under 18

  1. 46. Mojtaba Jouyi – Place of arrest: Shushtar – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations. Notable point: Under 18

  1. 47. Mahan Soleimani – Place of arrest: Shushtar – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations. Notable point: Under 18

  1. 48. Mohammad Mehdi Yeganeh – Place of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Transferred to Qezel Hesar Prison, Karaj – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations. Notable point: Under 18

  1. 49. Amirsam Houshyar – Place of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations

  2. 50. Sonia Zolfaghari – Place of arrest: Bojnord (North Khorasan province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations

  3. 51. Ebrahim Baba-Ahmadi – Place of arrest: Shushtar – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations

  4. 52. Foad Nikpey – Place of arrest: Marivan (Kurdistan province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations. Notable point: Under 18

  1. 53. Saman Nikpendar – Place of arrest: Sabzevar (Razavi Khorasan province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations. Notable point: Under 18

  1. 54. Raman Eghbali – Place of arrest: Sanandaj (Kurdistan province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations. Notable point: Under 18

  1. 55. Alireza Besatzadeh – Place of arrest: Sarpol-e Zahab (Kermanshah province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kolbar News

  2. 56. Amirreza Soleimani – Place of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kolbar News. Notable point: Under 18

Group Arrests or Arrests Without Identity Confirmation

  1. 1. 60 citizens – Place of arrest: Varamin (Tehran province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained

  2. 2. Four citizens – Place of arrest: Galikesh (Golestan province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained

  3. 3. Ten citizens – Place of arrest: Unknown – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Released

  4. 4. Three citizens – Province of arrest: Fars – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Released. Notable point: Under 18 years of age

  5. 5. Two citizens – Place of arrest: Baharestan (Tehran province) – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained. Notable point: Forced confessions broadcast

Conclusion

The eleventh day of nationwide protests can be described as a day marked by the continuation of demonstrations alongside the consolidation of repression. Although the number of protesting cities has declined compared to some peak days, the wide provincial dispersion, the continued presence of universities, the high number of arrests, and the ongoing security summonses indicate that the protests have entered a phase that is attritional yet sustained.

The combination of economic crisis, livelihood pressure, widespread security crackdowns, and communication restrictions does not point to an imminent de-escalation of the protests. In this context, the unrest is continuing not in an explosive manner, but as a prolonged and multilayered condition—one whose consequences will be felt beyond the streets, across social, cultural, and political spheres.

At Least 11 Prisoners, Including One Woman, Executed in Iranian Prisons

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HRANA – Today, January 7, 2025, the death sentences of 10 prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug-related offenses and murder were carried out in the prisons of Shiraz, Kashmar, Shahrekord, Bushehr, Mashhad, Chabahar, Damghan, Malayer, and Sabzevar. Separately, at dawn yesterday, another prisoner was executed in Mahabad Prison.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of nine of those executed at dawn today, Wednesday, January 7:

• Sobhan Yeganeh on drug-related charges in Shiraz Prison,
• Khodamorad Hemmati on drug-related charges in Kashmar Prison,
• Behzad Alipour on murder charges in Shahrekord Prison,
• Davoud Bagherzadeh on murder charges in Bushehr Prison,
• Soheila Azizi, along with another prisoner, on drug-related charges in Mashhad Prison
• Mosib Chamani on murder charges in Chabahar Prison,
• Bahman Yarbeygi on murder charges in Damghan Prison
• Bagher Bazvand on drug-related charges in Malayer Prison
• Almas Mehdi-Nejad on drug-related charges in Sabzevar Prison
Additionally, at dawn yesterday, a prisoner identified as Rouhollah Aghapour was executed on murder charges  in Mahabad Prison.

Further details, including confirmation of the identity of the other executed prisoner, are still under investigation by HRANA.

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

According to HRA’s annual report, in 2025, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran. Based on this data, executions increased by 119% compared to 2024. In many of these cases, due to secrecy, prisoners were even denied the right to a final visit with their families.

Detailed Report on the Tenth Day of Protests: 36 Dead in 285 Demonstrations

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HRANA – Today marked the tenth consecutive day of protests and strikes by citizens across various cities in Iran. Reports indicate that violence by law enforcement and security forces has extended to medical centers as well, with some facilities subjected to intervention and attack. Over the past days, at least 285 locations in 92 cities across 27 provinces have witnessed protest gatherings. During these events, at least 2,076 citizens have been arrested, and at least 36 people have lost their lives, including 34 protesters and two members of security and law enforcement forces.

Protests that initially began with strikes and labor-related gatherings have entered a new phase on their tenth day. Alongside the continuation of some labor actions, reports point to the emergence of street demonstrations, the expansion of strikes by shopkeepers, and student protests at a number of universities. At the same time, there are reports that violence by law enforcement and security forces has extended to medical facilities, including attacks on hospitals.

Background of the Protests

The new wave of protests has emerged at a time when economic pressure on broad segments of society has reached a critical point, and clear signs of disruption to citizens’ daily livelihoods are evident. The continuous rise in exchange rates, chronic market instability, and the steady decline in purchasing power have darkened and destabilized the economic outlook for households and business owners alike, turning financial insecurity into a widespread experience.

In the days leading up to the start of these protests, reports indicated that currency rates had surpassed unprecedented levels, coinciding with a downturn in the capital market and an intensification of capital outflows. Analysts have interpreted this trend as a shift of liquidity toward safer markets such as gold and foreign currency, as well as a sign of declining public confidence in economic policies. The social consequences of this situation have included widespread closures or partial shutdowns of businesses, increasing difficulty for small enterprises to continue operating, and ultimately the spread of protests and strikes in various cities. These demonstrations are seen less as reactions to a single, temporary trigger and more as the result of the long-term accumulation of economic pressures and the ongoing erosion of hope for improvements in economic and social conditions.

Geography of the Protests

Based on updated and consolidated data, over the past 10 days at least 285 locations across Iran have witnessed protests, street gatherings, or labor strikes. These protest activities have been reported in 27 provinces nationwide, and at the same time, 22 universities have seen protest actions by students.

On the tenth day of the protests, demonstrations were held in the cities of Mashhad, Qazvin, Abdanan, Tehran, Shiraz, Bandar Abbas, Zanjan, Ilam, Malekshahi, Shahrekord, Yazdanshahr, Kavar, Asadabad, Babol, Marvdasht, and Borujerd.

One of the most significant protest focal points today in Iran was the demonstrations by bazaar merchants. Today, strikes took place in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, particularly concentrated in the main corridors, including the gold and currency market, the fabric market, and parts of the footwear and home appliances sections. A considerable number of business units were either fully or partially closed. Reports indicate that this strike emerged spontaneously, without any formal call, and that the main grievances of merchants were sharp currency fluctuations, the surge in gold prices, market stagnation, and the severe decline in purchasing power.

Following the closure of shops, the presence of security and law enforcement forces increased at the entrances to the bazaar and at intersections leading to it, and in some areas the formation of gatherings was prevented. Nevertheless, the strike caused a noticeable disruption to the bazaar’s daily activities and a reduction in customer traffic, and is being assessed as one of the most significant manifestations of the link between street protests and occupational discontent in Tehran.

Forms of Protest and Slogans

A review of verified reports indicates that the protests on the tenth day, similar to previous days, encompassed a wide range of demands. The content of slogans chanted during the gatherings was not limited solely to livelihood and economic issues, but also reflected criticism of governance structures, opposition to restrictions imposed on individual and social freedoms, and demands for justice.

Within the framework of its human rights mandate, HRANA focuses its reporting on slogans and demands that are directly related to violations of, or calls for, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and citizens’ civil rights. The persistence of these demands across various parts of the country points to the depth of public dissatisfaction and the overlap of economic, social, and political grievances within the context of the ongoing protests.

Conduct of Law Enforcement and Security Forces and Details of Violence

On the tenth day of the nationwide protests, reports received by HRANA indicate the continuation of a heavy security atmosphere in various cities across the country. These reports suggest that law enforcement and security forces have continued to use various repressive measures aimed at preventing the formation or expansion of protest gatherings.

Documented instances of the suppression of protests over the past day include the use of pellet guns, deployment of tear gas, and direct attacks on demonstrators.

At the same time, official accounts presented by some local authorities regarding the deaths do not fully align with eyewitness testimonies and unofficial reports. For this reason, details surrounding how these incidents occurred remain under review and subject to further verification.

Deaths and Injuries

According to HRANA’s updated data, at least 36 people have been confirmed killed during the past ten days of protests. Among them were four individuals under the age of 18, as well as two members of security and law enforcement forces. In addition, dozens of cases of injuries among protesting citizens have been recorded so far. According to reports, these injuries were mostly caused by pellet and plastic bullets.

Over the past 24 hours, HRANA has confirmed the identities of Mohammadreza Karami, (Lieutenant) Ehsan Aghajani, and Ali Golfroosh as individuals killed during the protests.

On the same date, Sadegh Parvizadeh, a wildlife photographer and videographer, announced in a video posted on his Instagram page that he had been struck in the face and eye by pellets during the protests. In part of the video, while showing samples of the pellets fired, he stated: “The person who shot me was a teenager under the age of 20. What occupies my mind is that killing a human being was really like hunting prey or a game to him.”

Tasnim News Agency, which is close to security institutions, reported that based on presented statistics, from the beginning of the protests up to last night, around 568 law enforcement personnel and 66 Basij forces were injured. The outlet further claimed that among them, two were injured by live ammunition, 152 by shotgun pellets, and 11 by knife attacks.

Security Forces’ Raids on Medical Centers: Attacks on Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam and Sina Hospital in Tehran

Amid developments in the nationwide protests in Iran, reports indicate that security forces have attacked and entered at least two medical centers in the cities of Ilam and Tehran, incidents that have sparked widespread domestic reactions and heightened concerns over violations of the security of medical facilities and patients’ rights.

Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ilam: Tear Gas in a Treatment Facility

According to published videos and reports, on Saturday evening, January 3, security forces surrounded Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam and attempted to arrest a number of protesters injured in Malekshahi who had been transferred there for treatment.

Reports indicate that patients’ families and some medical staff opposed the entry of security forces, leading to verbal and physical altercations. Subsequently, images were released showing tear gas being fired inside the hospital grounds and buildings, an action that created emergency conditions in treatment wards and caused alarm among patients and staff. Eyewitnesses stated that several patients experienced breathing difficulties following the dispersal of tear gas.

In response, the Ministry of Health issued a statement announcing that, by order of the Minister of Health, the matter was being examined “urgently,” emphasizing the need to safeguard the security of medical centers, patients, and healthcare workers. Additionally, by order of Masoud Pezeshkian, the Minister of Interior was tasked with following up on the incident and submitting a report. Meanwhile, Fars News Agency, which is close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, confirmed the presence of security forces at the hospital but claimed that some protesters had used the medical facility “to hide.”

Sina Hospital, Tehran: Arrests of the Injured and a Security Atmosphere

Parallel to the events in Ilam, reports published today, Tuesday, January 6, from Tehran indicate that security forces also entered Sina Hospital. According to these reports, a number of protesters injured during demonstrations and transferred to the hospital for treatment were arrested by security forces inside or around the hospital.

Eyewitnesses told media outlets that the presence of security forces on hospital grounds created an atmosphere of fear and disrupted the treatment process, with some families reportedly avoiding medical centers out of fear of arrest.

As of the time of this report, officials have not provided a clear explanation regarding the details of the operation at Sina Hospital.

Arrests

Over the ten days of protests, at least 2,076 protesting citizens have been arrested; however, the actual number of detainees is estimated to be significantly higher.

Of these, 878 individuals were either arrested on the tenth day of protests or had been detained earlier but were confirmed by HRANA today. This includes the transfer of approximately 200 detained women to Kachooie Prison in Karaj and 500 detained men to the Central Prison of Karaj.

Other detained protesters whose identities have been individually confirmed on this day are listed in an appendix at the end of this report.

So far, at least 15 videos of forced confessions by detainees have been broadcast by official media outlets or those close to security institutions, videos for which it remains unclear under what conditions individuals were compelled to confess against themselves.

International Reactions

As nationwide protests continue in Iran and security crackdowns intensify, international reactions and statements have also persisted.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern over recent developments in Iran, stating that he was “deeply saddened” by the killing and injury of protesters and stressing the need to prevent further loss of life. He called on Iranian authorities to respect the rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and peaceful protest, and to allow people to express their grievances peacefully.

The Persian-language account of the U.S. State Department on X, referring to yesterday’s raid by security forces on Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam, described the action as a “clear crime against humanity” and wrote that hospitals are not battlefields. The statement added that the actions of the Islamic Republic constitute a gross violation of international law and demonstrate a complete disregard for human life.

Amnesty International, condemning the attack by security forces on a hospital in Ilam that was being used to treat or shelter injured protesters, described the incident as a clear violation of international law. The organization emphasized that the attack once again shows how far Iranian authorities are willing to go to suppress protests and silence dissent.

Reaction of Iranian Government Officials

In response to U.S. warnings, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described these positions as “psychological warfare” and sought to frame them as part of a media and external pressure campaign.

The most significant focal point of domestic reactions on the tenth day was the release of a video showing security forces raiding Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam, an incident highlighted as a sensitive turning point in media coverage. According to accounts, protesters injured in Malekshahi had been transferred to the hospital, after which the facility was surrounded. Security forces attempted to enter and arrest some of the injured but faced resistance from families and medical staff. Subsequently, images emerged showing tear gas being fired inside the hospital building.

In response, the Ministry of Health issued a statement announcing that the matter was under serious review “by explicit order of the Minister of Health” and would be pursued “within the framework of the law,” emphasizing the security of medical centers, patients’ rights, and support for healthcare workers.

At the same time, Masoud Pezeshkian ordered an investigation into the incident, and according to BBC reports, Eskandar Momeni (Minister of Interior) assigned a delegation to follow up and submit a report.

On the political and economic front, Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking at an official ceremony in an unusually candid tone, placed responsibility for the current situation on the governing structure, stating that “the parliament and the government together have brought the country to this point,” and emphasizing that “we are all to blame.” This stance was reflected in coverage of the tenth day as a sign of social pressure and a crisis of governance.

In contrast, media outlets close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including Fars News Agency (as reported by the BBC), confirmed the presence of security forces at the hospital but claimed that protesters had used the hospital as a “stronghold”, a narrative aimed at justifying and reframing the security forces’ actions.

Meanwhile, the public and revolutionary prosecutor of Shahrod stated that protesters’ voices should be heard, but warned that those who engage in what he described as “rioting” would face the law.

Domestic Reactions (Civil Society, Labor Groups, and Public Figures)

Alongside official reactions, part of the tenth day’s responses included expressions of solidarity from artists, as well as supportive actions abroad.

The Teachers’ Trade Association of Aligudarz issued a statement in support of the recent protests, declaring that the expansion of poverty, corruption, discrimination, special privileges, unemployment, and runaway inflation has pushed society to a point of despair and anger. The statement noted that the loss of hope for the future has turned employment, marriage, and housing into unattainable dreams for young people, creating a generation with nothing left to lose. According to the association, despite all the risks, protesters have courageously put their lives and health on the line to voice their demands in the streets.

Continuing reactions from sports and cultural figures, Mohammad Khakpour, former captain of Iran’s national football team, criticized labeling protesters as “rioters,” writing that people crushed by inflation, unemployment, and insecurity cannot be silenced with a label. Ali Ghamsari, a musician and composer, described the protests as stemming from poverty and hardship, emphasizing that they are rooted in concern for the country and a sense of social responsibility. Alireza Haghighi, former national team goalkeeper, also shared a message stating that protesting is not a crime—the real crime is not listening to the people’s voices.

Ali Daei, a legendary Iranian footballer, criticized the economic situation, saying that the sharp rise in the dollar exchange rate shows officials have become disconnected from the people’s suffering, and stressed that nothing can replace the people of Iran. Pantea Bahram, a theater and film actress, also expressed solidarity with protesting bazaar merchants and announced that she was joining the strikes. Alireza Ghorbani, a traditional music singer, citing the country’s current conditions and the hardships imposed on the people, announced the postponement of his “Iranam” concert in Tabriz and other upcoming performances, stating that holding concerts at this time does not align with the public mood.

Individually Identified Arrests on the Tenth Day

  1. 1. Amin Yousefi – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  2. 2. Amirhossein Ta’mirkari – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  3. 3. Reza Dousti-Nejad – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa – Notable detail: 17-year-old minor

  4. 4. Artin Sohrabi – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa – Notable detail: 17-year-old minor

  5. 5. Amir Ali Abdian – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa – Notable detail: 16-year-old minor

  6. 6. Firooz Faraji – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  7. 7. Mohammad Sadra Mansouri – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  8. 8. Alireza Paryab – City of arrest: Dehloran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  9. 9. Mohammad Amin Mahmoudian – City of arrest: Sarableh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  10. 10. Mohammad Amin Mahmoudian – City of arrest: Sarableh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  11. 11. Mohammadhossein Moradi – City of arrest: Sarableh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  12. 12. Ahmadreza Mohammadian – City of arrest: Karzan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  13. 13. Arman Dadfar – City of arrest: Badreh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  14. 14. Milad Seyed Moradi – City of arrest: Dehloran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  15. 15. Misagh Seyed Moradi – City of arrest: Dehloran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  16. 16. Mehdi Hatami – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  17. 17. Shahin Yousefi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  18. 18. Ali Ahmadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  19. 19. Hossein Ahmadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  20. 20. Afshin Najafi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  21. 21. Ramin Mohammadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  22. 22. Mohammadreza Heidari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: 17-year-old minor

  23. 23. Saha Ilbeigi – City of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter – Notable detail: Student

  24. 24. Sheida Namjoo – City of arrest: Birjand – Place of detention: The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter – Notable detail: Student

  25. 25. Zeynab Ivani – City of arrest: Birjand – Place of detention: The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter – Notable detail: Student

  26. 26. Faizeh Shamaili – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  27. 27. Javad Estavari – City of arrest: Darreh Shahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  28. 28. Ehsan Vineh – City of arrest: Kermanshah – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  29. 29. Abolfazl Dorqaidi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  30. 30. Abolfazl Khoshnood – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  31. 31. Abolfazl Rahimi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  32. 32. Abolfazl Sharifi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  33. 33. Abolfazl Oshal – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  34. 34. Ahmadreza Khaleghipour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  35. 35. Amin Ezzati – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  36. 36. Amir Mohammad Bakhtiari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  37. 37. Amirhossein Rahi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  38. 38. Amirhossein Karimi-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  39. 39. Omid Mohammadpour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  40. 40. Omid Mohammadpour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  41. 41. Arya Samsami – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  42. 42. Anahita Hekmatinia – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  43. 43. Ainaz Parvaneh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  44. 44. Behnam Armoon – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  45. 45. Benyamin Arshadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  46. 46. Parisa Mousavi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  47. 47. Parichehr Ansari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  48. 48. Hamid Jahanbazian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  49. 49. Hadis Sheybaz – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  50. 50. Hossein Aghajani – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  51. 51. Hossein Haghigh-Mofrad – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  52. 52. Hossein Hosseini – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  53. 53. Hossein Khajehyar – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  54. 54. Hossein Sousanzadeh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  55. 55. Davoud Zarghami – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  56. 56. Diana Moradian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  57. 57. Reza Farhadi Sisakht – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  58. 58. Reza Nourian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  59. 59. Reyhaneh Pourkaram – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  60. 60. Saman Akbari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  61. 61. Sanaz Davoudi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  62. 62. Setayesh Ansari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  63. 63. Soroush Amini – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  64. 64. Samira Karimi-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  65. 65. Sima Sajjadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  66. 66. Shayan Mohedian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  67. 67. Shahab Asadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  68. 68. Shahab Parand – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  69. 69. Shahram Omrani – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  70. 70. Shahreh Nigh-Eghbal – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  71. 71. Shima Khorshidian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  72. 72. Sheghayegh Zahedi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  73. 73. Taha Kazemi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  74. 74. Abbas Varestegi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  75. 75. Erfan Bazdan – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  76. 76. Ghorfan Rahman-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  77. 77. Ghazal Hamzeh Amaleh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  78. 78. Fatemeh Mousa-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  79. 79. Farzad Foroughi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  80. 80. Farnoush Azar – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  81. 81. Farid Alizadeh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  82. 82. Farid Hatami-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  83. 83. Mahan Mahmoudi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  84. 84. Mohammad Abdollah-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  85. 85. Mohammad Ravansalar – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  86. 86. Mohammad Mehdi Alipour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  87. 87. Mohammad Hormoz-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  88. 88. Mehrdad Shaban-Nejad – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  89. 89. Mahshid Mousa-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  90. 90. Mohaddeseh Mohammadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  91. 91. Mojgan Forouzan – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  92. 92. Milad Karimi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  93. 93. Neda Ahmadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  94. 94. Yasin Mohammadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  95. 95. Yalda Pezhvani – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  96. 96. Zahra Darfarin – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  97. 97. Zohreh Dejman – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  98. 98. Alireza Sadeghi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  99. 99. Ali-Asghar Farhadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  100. 100. Emad Dashtban – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  101. 101. Javad Javadpour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  102. 102. Saeid Deil – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  103. 103. Sina Dana – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  104. 104. Abolfazl Khodadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  105. 105. Saber Vafaei – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  106. 106. Kiarash Afshanandeh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  107. 107. Hamid Dadras – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  108. 108. Mehrdad Kamayi – City of arrest: Dehdasht – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  109. 109. Sadegh Bazkar – City of arrest: Dehdasht – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  110. 110. Mohammad Miri – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  111. 111. Qasem Mahmoudi – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  112. 112. Nazgol Mahmoudi – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  113. 113. Mehraneh Mousavi-Pour – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  114. 114. Kianoush Noshadi – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  115. 115. Maryam Nezha Sobhani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  116. 116. Sogand Soleimani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  117. 117. Negar Ghorbani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  118. 118. Javid Mour – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  119. 119. Saeid Soleimani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  120. 120. Pejman Khajouei-Nia – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  121. 121. Seyed Kazem Hosseini – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  122. 122. Mehri Alghasemi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  123. 123. Amir Mohammad Mansouri – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  124. 124. Ali-Asghar Tabouhi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  125. 125. Arsalan Bakhtiarvand – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  126. 126. Alireza Mari – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  127. 127. Zabihollah Limoochi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  128. 128. Abolfazl Rahimi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  129. 129. Amirhossein Sani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  130. 130. Elaheh Moghaddasi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  131. 131. Amir Abbas Homayouni – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  132. 132. Narges Abdollahi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  133. 133. Younes Mari – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  134. 134. Mohammad Dousti – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  135. 135. Mohammad Javad Dousti – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  136. 136. Khadijeh Beigi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  137. 137. Hamidreza Saadati – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  138. 138. Morteza Kamel – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  139. 139. Mojtaba Fekri – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  140. 140. Ehsan Seyfouri – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  141. 141. Amir Farhadi – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  142. 142. Mehdi Bagheri – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  143. 143. Bahar Rafiei – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  144. 144. Asal Begvand – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  145. 145. Yasin Hashemian – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  146. 146. Alireza Abdi – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  147. 147. Sahar Rezadoust – City of arrest: Zanjan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter

  148. 148. Dina Salari – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  149. 149. Homayoun Eftekhariannia – City of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  150. 150. Mohammad Salehi – City of arrest: Hamedan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Student

  151. 151. Raheleh Zardkouhi – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  152. 152. Hashem Amini – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA


Collective or Unidentified Arrests on the Tenth Day: Based on Media Reports or HRANA Field Investigations

  1. 1. According to domestic media reports, at least eight citizens were arrested individually or in groups in the cities of Zarqan (Fars Province), Shahrud (Semnan Province), Bushehr, Bojnurd, Dezful, and Baharestan in Tehran Province.

  2. 2. The arrest of 200 women and their transfer to Kachooie Prison in Karaj.

  3. 3. The arrest of 500 individuals and their transfer to the Central Prison of Karaj.

  4. 4. The arrest of 10 individuals in Mazandaran Province.

  5. 5. The arrest of one individual in Tonekabon.

In Conclusion

The ongoing protests, which initially began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, have entered their tenth day marked by geographical expansion, increased public participation, and an intensified presence of security forces. The combination of livelihood-related and political demands, the rising number of arrests, and authorities’ efforts to simultaneously contain the crisis through economic and security measures indicate the high level of sensitivity within the ruling establishment regarding the continuation of these protests.

HRANA continues to collect, verify, and complete information related to these protests and will publish supplementary reports should the gatherings persist or expand.

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Iran Carries Out at Least 26 Executions Within 48 Hours

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Adelabad Prison, Bushehr, Chabahar, Damghan, HRANA, Kashmar, Lakan prison, Mahabad, Malayer, Rasht, Sabzevar, Semnan, Shahrekord, Shiraz

HRANA – Over the past two days, at least 26 prisoners have been executed in various prisons across Iran on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

Tuesday, December 30

Previously, HRANA had reported in another report the execution of nine prisoners on that day. In addition to those nine, the following executions were also reported on the same day.

According to HRANA, a prisoner named Hojjat Amini-Zadeh was executed on a murder charge in Shahrekord Prison. Another prisoner, whose identity remains unknown, was also executed on a murder charge in Lakan Prison in Rasht.
The outlet Haal Vsh reported the execution of Mansour Rigi (Chakerzehi), a 38-year-old father of four from Zahedan, who was executed in Semnan Prison on charges related to drug offenses.

Wednesday, December 31
HRANA reported the executions of the following individuals:

• Mohsen Jadidi and Manouchehr Niazi, on murder charges, in Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj
• Mehran Hosseini and Keramat Safari, on drug-related charges, in Mashhad Prison
• Moslem Rafiei-Nia, on drug-related charges, in Malayer Prison
• Samad Azizi, on drug-related charges, in Damghan Prison
• Niazali Yari, on drug-related charges, in Sabzevar Prison
• Sohbat Fathi, on a murder charge, in Mahabad Prison
• Meysam Naseri, on a murder charge, in Bushehr Prison
• Karamali Khani, on a murder charge, in Kashmar Prison
• One Afghan national, on a murder charge, in Chabahar Prison
• Three prisoners on murder charges in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz; HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them as Ehsan Dehghan Panah

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

In December 2025, HRANA recorded the execution of 369 prisoners. The number of executions carried out in Iran over the past year has been unprecedented in the last decade. For more details, refer to HRANA’s annual report.

At Least 27 Prisoners Executed in Iran Over Two Days

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Behbahan, Borazjan, Bushehr, Chabahar, Damghan, Jiroft, Kashmar, Mahabad, Mahshahr, Malayer, Sabzevar, Shahrekord, Taybad, Yazd

HRANA – Over the past two days, according to reports by HRANA and other human rights organizations, at least 27 prisoners have been executed in various prisons across Iran. Additional executions were also reported in the preceding days.

Wednesday, December 24:
HRANA reported the execution of the following individuals on this day:

• Zahra Khanzadeh and Amir Azizi, on drug-related charges, in Mashhad Prison
• Noushad Kazemian, on drug-related charges, in Malayer Prison
• Yarmohammad Saljouqi, on drug-related charges, in Taybad Prison
• Jahanshah Rashidian, on drug-related charges, in Damghan Prison
• Nazir (last name unknown), a citizen of Afghanistan, and Ayoub Dehghani, on drug-related charges, in Adel-Abad Prison in Shiraz
• Nemat Khosravi, on drug-related charges, in Kashmar Prison
• Noureddin Panahi, on charges of murder, in Bushehr Prison
• Saoud Moradi, Yaqub Masoumi, Mohammad Mehdi Adavi, and Ebrahim Alizadeh, on charges of murder, in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj
• Mohammad Nourian, on charges of murder, in Shahrekord Prison
• Behrouz Sheikhi, on charges of murder, in Behbahan Prison
• Khodakaram Safapour, on charges of murder, in Sabzevar Prison
• (First name unknown) Rastegari, on charges of murder, in Mahabad Prison

Additionally, Hirkani News reported the execution of a 23-year-old prisoner named Mehdi Rajabali-Zadeh, on charges of murder during a group fight, in Lakan Prison in Rasht.

Tuesday, December 23:

According to HRANA, the death sentences of the following individuals were carried out:

• Manouchehr Mahaki, on charges of murder, in Jiroft Prison
• Two prisoners of unknown identity, on charges of murder, in Chabahar Prison
• Sepehr Moradi, on charges of murder, in Mahshahr Prison
• Pejman Saeedi, on charges of murder, in Borazjan Prison
• Yazdan Joozipour, on drug-related charges, in Yazd Prison

In addition, a news agency affiliated with the IRGC reported the execution of two prisoners on charges of rape in Qaemshahr Prison. The identities of those executed were not disclosed.

Other reported executions:

Beyond the executions listed above, Iran Human Rights reported the execution of a 41-year-old woman named Mahdieh Keyhani, on charges of murder, in Hamedan Prison on Sunday, December 21.

In another report, on Monday, December 22, three prisoners named Aydin Nourzad, Mohammadreza Madadi (approximately 30 years old), and Kazem Hamidi (40 years old) were executed. According to the report, Mr. Madadi had been arrested two years earlier on drug-related charges and was later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court. Mr. Hamidi had been arrested four years earlier on charges of murder in a street altercation and was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

In a separate report by Iran Human Rights, on Tuesday, December 23, a 46-year-old prisoner named Houshang Amiri was executed on charges of murder in Nishapur Prison.

At Least 12 Executed Across Iranian Prisons on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

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Bushehr, Chabahar, Damghan, Ghezel Hesar, Kashmar, Mahabad, Malayer, Sabzevar, Shahrekord

HRANA – On Wednesday, December 17, at least 12 individuals were executed in various prisons across Iran on charges of murder and drug-related offenses.

HRANA reported that on this day the death sentences of the following individuals were carried out on murder charges:

• Faramarz Papi, executed at Shahrekord Prison
• Karamkhoda Yari, executed at Sabzevar Prison
• Osman Ahmadi, executed at Mahabad Prison
• Ebrahim Azizi, executed at Malayer Prison
• Yarvali Azimi, executed at Kashmar Prison
• Sajjad Farahmand, executed at Chabahar Prison
• Mehrshad Asgari, executed at Damghan Prison
• Mohammad Boghlani, executed at Bushehr Prison

In addition, the death sentence of Parviz Sha’bani, on charges related to drug-related crimes, was carried out at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

Separately, the newspaper Hamshahri reported that, in addition to the execution of Raziyeh Abbasi, two other prisoners were hanged on murder charges yesterday at Ghezel Hesar Prison. Hamshahri did not disclose the identities of these individuals.

From the beginning of this year until the end of November, 2025, the Iranian regime has executed 1,594 people, marking an unprecedented increase compared to previous years.

Execution of 24 Prisoners in Various Prisons Across Iran in Recent Days

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Aligudarz, Bojnourd, Dezful, Gorgan, HRANA, Qazvin, Shahrekord

HRANA – Amid an unprecedented surge in executions in recent months, HRANA and Iran Human Rights have reported the execution of dozens of prisoners in multiple prisons across Iran in recent days.

According to HRANA, on Sunday, November 9, a prisoner named Allahkaram Nazari was executed on murder charges in Dezful Prison. On the same day, Dariush Amini in Ilam Prison and Seyed Mohammad Haeri in Saveh Prison were also executed on murder charges.
Iran Human Rights additionally reported that Hassan Hajizadeh, 30, from Semnan, was executed in Semnan Prison. Hajizadeh had been arrested a year earlier on charges of possessing three kilograms of narcotics and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

On Monday, November 10, HRANA reported the execution of Shahab Nazemi in Bojnourd Prison and two prisoners in Qazvin Prison, one of whom has been identified only as Shahriar, all on drug-related charges. On the same day, a prisoner identified as Ghasemi (first name unknown) was executed in Damghan Prison, Behzad Zeidi in Zanjan Prison, Noushad Mousavi on murder charges in Chabahar Prison, and Milad Nemati on murder charges in Jiroft Prison.
Iran Human Rights also reported the execution of Abdolrahman Mehrbani, 57, in Gorgan Prison, on murder charges. Mehrbani had been arrested about six years ago for murder during a dispute over farmland and was later sentenced to death.

On Tuesday, November 11, Shahin Saleh was executed in Birjand Prison on murder charges, Khodayar Joghtai in Sabzevar Prison (charges unknown), Omid Beqlani in Sepidar Prison, Ahvaz, on murder charges, Mostafa Al-Khamis on murder charges in Bushehr Prison, Kaka Morad Panahi on drug-related charges in Kashmar Prison, and Arash Karimi on drug-related charges in Ardabil Prison.
Iran Human Rights also reported that Vahid Fazeli, 42, was executed in Lakan Prison, Rasht, on murder charges.

On Wednesday, November 12, HRANA reported the execution of Mehdi Moridi in Aligudarz Prison and Nezam Saeedi in Kerman Prison, both on murder charges.
Iran Human Rights also confirmed the execution of Saeed Mokhtari, 35, from Jahrom, and Shahrokh Mostafavi, 40, a father of one from Karaj, in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, both on drug-related charges.

Finally, on Thursday, a prisoner named Ali Safa Niazi was executed in Shahrekord Prison on murder charges.

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

Three Prisoners Executed in Qom, Rasht, and Shahrekord

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Citizens executed, Qom, Rasht, Shahrekord

Three prisoners previously sentenced to death for drug-related charges and murder were executed in the prisons of Qom, Lakan Rasht, and Shahrekord.

According to HRANA, on Wednesday, November 20, Ali Torkashvand, 54, from Sahneh, Kermanshah, was hanged in Lakan Prison, Rasht. He had been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

According to Iran Human Rights Organization, another prisoner, Seyed Davood Rajabi, 30, was executed in Qom Prison at dawn on Wednesday, November 27. Rajabi had been in detention for four years on murder charges and was subsequently sentenced to death.

Additionally, at dawn on Thursday, November 21, the execution of a prisoner identified as Majid Jafari, 38, was carried out in Shahrekord Prison. Jafari had been arrested three and a half years ago for drug trafficking near Shahrekord and later sentenced to death.

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

According to the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran, in 2023, at least 767 citizens, including 21 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the executions of 7 individuals were carried out in public. Additionally, during this period, 172 others were sentenced to death, with 5 of them sentenced to public execution. It is worth noting that during the same period, the initial death sentences of 49 other individuals were also upheld by the Supreme Court.