Four Prisoners Executed in Prisons on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

HRANA – Today, Thursday, February 26, the death sentences of four prisoners previously convicted of murder in separate cases were carried out in the prisons of Behbahan, Taybad, Ferdows, and Sari.

The identities of three of the prisoners have been confirmed by HRANA as Reza Azarang from Yasuj; Ahmad Ali Jamshidi; and Naser Mazloom, from Sari. The identity of the fourth executed prisoner, an Afghan national, is currently under investigation.

According to information received by HRANA, Reza Azarang committed murder in 2020 during a dispute over financial matters in Behbahan and was subsequently arrested. He was sentenced to death by a criminal court, and his sentence was carried out today in Behbahan Prison.

Ahmad Ali Jamshidi had also previously been arrested and sentenced to death on murder charges. His execution was carried out in Ferdows Prison. Another prisoner, Naser Mazloom, committed murder in 2021. After his arrest and trial before a criminal court, he was sentenced to death, and his sentence was carried out in Sari Prison.

An Afghan national was also executed today in Taybad Prison. His identity, previously sentenced to death on murder charges, is currently being verified by HRANA.

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

According to HRA’s annual report, in 2025, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran. This represents a 119% increase in executions compared to the year 2024. In many of these cases, due to secrecy surrounding the executions, prisoners were even deprived of the right to a final visit with their families.

Execution of Nine Prisoners on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

HRANA – At dawn yesterday, Thursday, February 19, 2026, the death sentences of at least nine prisoners were carried out in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, as well as in the prisons of Esfarayen, Sari, Bukan, Behbahan, Taybad, Bojnord, Mahshahr, and Ferdows.

According to information received by HRANA, Rahman Omari was executed in Esfarayen Prison; Mehrshad Panji in Sari Prison; Farez Babaei in Bukan Prison; Ali Jafar Sadeghi in Behbahan Prison; Milad Ghaedi in Mahshahr Prison; Rahim Mashayekhi in Ferdows Prison; and Hassan Narouie in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. These prisoners had previously been arrested on charges of murder and were subsequently sentenced to death by criminal courts.

In addition, the executions of Mokhtar Azizian in Bojnurd Prison and an Afghan national in Taybad Prison were carried out on charges related to drug offenses. Further details, including the identity of the ninth prisoner executed at dawn today, 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 individuals were executed in Iran during the one-year period from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026. This represents a 119% increase in executions compared to 2024. In many of these cases, due to secrecy, prisoners were even deprived of the right to a final visit with their families.

Execution of 14 Prisoners on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

Amid ongoing concerns over the lack of judicial transparency and widespread internet disruptions in Iran, at least 14 prisoners were executed in various prisons across the country in the last four days. These prisoners had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

Based on information received by HRANA, Rastin Noorian was executed on Tuesday in Behbahan Prison on a charge of murder. On the same day, Farshid Darabi in Sari Prison and Changiz Ghafoori in Bukan Prison were also executed on murder charges. In addition, Amirali Haghighat-Doost was hanged on Tuesday in Gonabad Prison on charges related to drug offenses. On Wednesday, Houshang Maleki in Ferdows Prison, Touraj Rashidi in Esfarayen Prison, Shaho Safari in Sanandaj Prison, and Jalal Papi in Nowshahr Prison were all executed on murder charges. Two other prisoners were executed in Rasht Prison on murder charges; the identity of one of them, Ashkan Kalehri, has been confirmed by HRANA.

On Monday, Iman Zamani was executed in Quchan Prison on charges related to drug offenses. Additionally, on Wednesday, Momen Abdi-Pour was executed in Mahshahr Prison on a charge of murder. Meanwhile, today, Thursday, January 22, Abdullah Panjshiri, an Afghan national, was executed in Taybad Prison on charges related to drug offenses. Nariman Sohrabi was also executed in Bojnord Prison on a murder charge.

Further details, including the identity of one of the prisoners executed in Rasht Prison, are still under investigation by HRANA.

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

According to HRA’s annual report, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran during the one-year period from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026. This represents a 119% increase in executions compared to 2024. In many of these cases, due to secrecy, prisoners were denied even the right to a final visit with their families.

Eight Prisoners Executed in Prisons Across Iran

HRANA – In recent days, the death sentences of at least eight prisoners, previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were carried out in the prisons of Bojnurd, Sari, Taybad, Mahshahr, Ferdows, Behbahan, and Bukan.

The identities of seven of these prisoners, Ramin Navazi, Shahram Aghcheli, Nemat Gholami, Sharif Hadavi, Majid Madadi, Abdollah Dashti, and Ali-Bakhsh Khanmohammadi, have been confirmed by HRANA.

Based on information received by HRANA, today, January 8, Ramin Navazi, convicted of drug-related charges, was executed in Bojnurd Prison. The death sentence of Shahram Aghcheli, convicted of murder, was carried out in Sari Prison. In Taybad Prison, two prisoners, both sentenced to death on drug-related charges, were executed; the identity of one of them, Nemat Gholami, has been confirmed by HRANA.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, January 7, the death sentence of Sharif Hadavi, convicted of murder, was carried out in Mahshahr Prison. On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Majid Madadi, also convicted of murder, was executed in Ferdows Prison. On the same day, Abdollah Dashti was executed on murder charges in Behbahan Prison.

Additionally, on Monday, January 5, 2026, Ali-Bakhsh Khanmohammadi, convicted of murder, was hanged in Bukan Prison.

Further details, including the identification of one of the prisoners, are still under review by HRANA.

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

According to HRA’s annual report, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran during 2025. Based on this report, executions increased by 119% compared to 2024.

Unprecedented Surge in Executions Continues: Twelve Prisoners Executed on Murder and Drug Charges in Recent Days

HRANA – The unprecedented surge in executions in recent days has continued. This report details the execution of twelve individuals on charges related to murder and drug offenses:

Thursday, December 25
On this day, HRANA reported the executions of the following individuals:

Amin Safari, on drug-related charges, in Bojnurd Prison;
Majid Khani, on a murder charge, in Sari Prison;
Heshmat Beigi, on drug-related charges, in Ferdows Prison.

Wednesday, December 24
According to HRANA, the death sentences of the following individuals were carried out:

Behrouz Sheikhi, on a murder charge, in Behbahan Prison;
Yarmohammad Saljouqi, on drug-related charges, in Taybad Prison.

Tuesday, December 23
On this day, six individuals were executed on murder charges in various prisons:

Sepehr Moradi, in Mahshahr Prison;
Jalal Taheri, in Bukan Prison;
Habib Amouri, in Sepidar Prison;
Afshin Toosi, in Quchan Prison;
Milad Norouzi, in Nowshahr Prison;
Yadollah Almasi, in Kashmar Prison.

Additionally, on Sunday, December 21, Rastin Karami was executed by hanging on a murder charge in Sanandaj Prison.

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

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At Least 27 Prisoners Executed in Iran Over Two Days

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 Prisoners Executed in Iran Over Two Days

HRANA- Over the past two days, according to reports by HRANA, at least 12 prisoners have been executed in Iran’s prisons.

Tuesday, December 23:
According to HRANA, the death sentences of the following individuals were carried out on this day:

Saman Barzegar, convicted on drug-related charges, in Birjand Prison;
Karim Yousefi, convicted on drug-related charges, in Khaf Prison;
Ghanbar Farhadi, convicted of murder, in Ilam Prison;
Safarali Sadeghi, convicted of murder, in Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz;
Nejat Yari, convicted of murder, in Bam Prison.

In addition, a prisoner with the surname Moshiri (first name unknown) was executed on drug-related charges in Kerman Prison.

Monday, December 22:
HRANA reported the execution of the following prisoners on this day:

Jamshid Nourmohammadi, on drug-related charges, in Kashan Prison;
Majid Ahmadi, convicted of murder, in Neyshabur Prison;
Iman Bakhshi, convicted of murder, in Saveh Prison;
Noorkhoda Moradi, convicted of murder, in Dorud Prison;
Aydin Nourzad, convicted of murder, in Gorgan Prison;
Abbas Omidi, on drug-related charges, in Zanjan Prison.

Additionally, Iran Human Rights Organization reported the execution of two Afghan citizens on Sunday, December 21, in Taybad Prison. Their identities have been confirmed as Morad Sheghnaei, 27, and Mohammad Babrian, 32.

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

At Least 21 Prisoners Executed Across Iran in Recent Days

HRANA – In recent days, multiple executions have been carried out in various prisons across Iran on charges related to murder and drug offenses. This report reviews details of 21 executed prisoners.

Sunday, December 14:
HRANA reported the execution of a prisoner named Kamran Nouri on murder charges in Sanandaj Prison.
Iran Human Rights Organization also reported the execution of a prisoner named Mansour Ghaneh, approximately 30 years old and from Ahvaz, in Sepidar Prison of Ahvaz.

Monday, December 15:
HRANA reported the execution of a prisoner identified as Nourzad (first name unknown) on murder charges in Nowshahr Prison.

Tuesday, December 16:

In Lakan Prison in Rasht, the execution sentences of three prisoners convicted of murder were carried out. Further details, including their identities, are under investigation by HRANA.
Additionally, Ashkan Rasouli was executed on murder charges in Ferdows Prison; Kambiz Dirbazian on drug-related charges in Esfarayen Prison; and Arsalan Arab on murder charges in Dezful Prison.

Wednesday, December 17:
According to HRANA, on this day the following prisoners were executed:

Mehdi Ghorbani in Mahshahr Prison,
Kazem Taheri in Behbahan Prison,
Mojtaba Falahati in Sari Prison,
Ario Niazi in Dizelabad Prison, Kermanshah,
Arian Jowkar in Quchan Prison.

All of the above individuals had been sentenced to death on murder charges.
Additionally, Shirzad Farhangi was executed on drug-related charges in Gonabad Prison.

Iran Human Rights Organization also reported the execution of two prisoners on murder charges, Alireza Soltani, approximately 49 years old, and Nasser Ayoubi, 28 years old, in Tabriz Prison.

Thursday, December 18:
According to HRANA, the death sentences of the following individuals were carried out on this day:

Jaber Torkaman, on murder charges, in Bukan Prison;
Karam Reza Karami, on drug-related charges, in Bojnurd Prison;
An Afghan national of unknown identity, on drug-related charges, in Taybad Prison;
Abolfazl Shirzadi, on murder charges, in Malayer Prison.

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

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.

At Least Eight Prisoners Executed in Iran on December 11

HRANA – Yesterday, Thursday, December 11, at least eight more prisoners were executed in Iran on charges of murder and drug-related offenses. In addition, the execution of two other prisoners was reported on Wednesday, December 10.

On this day, HRANA reported the execution of the following individuals:

Ali Shamloo, on drug-related charges, in Bojnurd Prison;

Kavian (first name only, last name unknown), on a murder charge, in Bukan Prison;

Kabir Mahmoudvand, on a murder charge, in Mahshahr Prison;

Yaser Jahantigh, on a murder charge, in Sari Prison;

Mohammad Ghahramani, on a murder charge, in Ferdows Prison;

Sasan Sheikhi, on a murder charge, in Behbahan Prison.

Additionally, two prisoners were executed in Taybad Prison on drug-related charges. HRANA has identified one of them as Manouchehr Navabi.

Furthermore, on Wednesday, December 10, the execution of two prisoners in Lakan Prison in Rasht was reported by the Iran Human Rights. The identities of these prisoners were reported as Mehrdad Rezaei, 31 years old, from the village of Chaperpard in Rasht County, and Saeed Khoshkalam, 27 years old, from Karaj. Mehrdad Rezaei was arrested four years ago and Saeed Khoshkalam three years ago in separate cases on drug-related charges and were subsequently sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

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

Report on the Execution of 36 Prisoners in Various Prisons Across Iran

HRANA – In recent days, a broad wave of executions has continued across Iran, with dozens of prisoners, mostly charged with murder or drug-related offenses, hanged in various prisons throughout the country.

November 16:
According to Iran Human Rights, two prisoners, Sajjad Habibi from Fardis, Karaj, and Mohammadreza Besharat from Tehran, were executed in Qazvin Prison. According to the report, Sajjad Habibi had been arrested about four years ago on charges of intentional murder following a street altercation and was sentenced to death by the Criminal Court. Mohammadreza Besharat, 27, had also been arrested about six years ago on charges of intentional murder and sentenced to death.

Monday, November 17:
According to HRANA, a prisoner of Afghan nationality was hanged in Ferdows Prison on drug-related charges.

Tuesday, November 18:
On this day, HRANA reported that the death sentence of Heydar Tahmasebi, convicted of murder, was carried out in Mahshahr Prison.

Wednesday, November 19:
HRANA reported the executions of Shahrokh Sattari, convicted of murder, in Ardabil Prison, and Mohammadkarim Bastami, convicted on drug-related charges, in Quchan Prison.
Iran Human Rights also reported the execution of Kianoush Shadman, 29, in Lakan Prison of Rasht; Reza Nosrati, 25, and Mansour Deirin, 36, convicted of murder, in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz; and Hamidreza Pirhadi, 37, convicted of murder, in Borujerd Prison.

Thursday, November 20:
HRANA reported the execution of Mahan Sheikhi, convicted of murder, in Saveh Prison.
According to Iran Human Rights, Ne’mat Majidzadeh and Mehran Darabian, 27, were executed in Semnan Prison on charges of murder and rape, respectively; Mobin Ramazani from Yazd and Hassan Shokat, 43, were executed in Yazd Prison on drug-related charges; and Mozaffar Abdolvand, 30, was executed on murder charges in Dorud Prison.

Saturday, November 22:
HRANA reported the execution of Mohammad Tajik, an Afghan national, convicted of murder, in Taybad Prison.
HRANA also reported that on the same day, Sasan Misaghi (murder) in Yasuj Prison, Jassem Aghaei (murder) in Karaj Central Penitentiary, Rastin Baharvand (murder) in Khorramabad Prison, Peyman Alizadeh (drug-related offenses) in Bandar Abbas Prison, and Yaser Abdoli and Yaroli Haseli (drug-related offenses) in Dizelabad Prison in Kermanshah were executed.
HRANA further reported the execution of two additional prisoners on drug-related charges in Hamedan Prison. Details, including confirmation of the prisoners’ identities, are still under investigation by HRANA.
On the same day, Sari Prison witnessed the execution of two prisoners convicted of murder. Iran Human Rights confirmed the identity of one of them as Hooshang Hashemzadeh, 34, and HRANA confirmed the second as Amir Moradi.

Sunday, November 23:
HRANA reported the following executions:

Ayoub Zeidi, convicted of murder, in Tabriz Prison
Mousa Golpayegani, drug-related charges, in Semnan Prison
Mohammad Hossein Akbari, murder, in Dezful Prison
Amir Nosrat Piriyan, drug-related charges, in Bam Prison
Mahmoud Ali Soltanabadi and (first name unknown) Maleki, murder, in Qom Prison
Three prisoners on drug-related charges in Arak Prison, HRANA has confirmed the identity of one, Mirza Janalizadeh.

At the time of this report, the executions had not been announced by prison officials or the relevant authorities.