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Execution of Three Prisoners in Yazd Prison

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Ebrahim Safari, HRANA, Yazd Prison, Zahedan

On Thursday, September 4, three prisoners were executed in Yazd Prison.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of the executed prisoners as Mohammad Salehi. Haal Vsh outlet has identified another as Ebrahim Safari (Mingel), 22, a resident of Zahedan. He had been arrested four years ago on charges of murder and sentenced to death by a criminal court in Yazd.

Further details, including the identity of the third executed prisoner, are under investigation by HRANA.

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

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons—marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.

Seven Prisoners Executed in Zahedan Prison

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Zabol, Zahedan, Zahedan Prison

HRANA News Agency – The death sentences of seven prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges and murder were carried out in Zahedan Prison.

According to the Baloch Activists Campaign, at dawn on Saturday, March 1, 2025, seven prisoners, including two Afghan nationals, were executed in Zahedan Prison.

The identities of the executed prisoners have been reported as:

  • Basir Roudini, 31, from Zahedan
  • Farhad Dahmardeh, 46, father of four, from Zabol
  • Musa Pahang, 43, father of two, from Zahedan
  • Ghasem Ghanbar-Dezaki, 39, father of one, from Mirjaveh
  • Morad Sabero (Badpa), 40,
  • Sa’adullah Zarei, 28, from Afghanistan
  • Asim Charikar, 30, from Afghanistan

According to this report, Sabero (Badpa) and Roudini were arrested in 2021 on murder charges and later sentenced to death by the judiciary.

The other five prisoners—Ghanbar-Dezakiand Dahmardeh (arrested in 2020), Pahang (arrested in 2019), and Zarei and Charikar (arrested in 2022)—had been sentenced to death for drug-related offenses.

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

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 812 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 214 individuals to death and the execution of 930 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 818 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

17-Year-Old Teenager Arrested by Security Forces in Bandar Abbas

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Bandar-Abbas, Khaled Kashani, Zahedan

HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, February 5, security forces in Bandar Abbas arrested 17-year-old Khaled Kashani and transferred him to an undisclosed location.

Haal Vsh identified him as Khaled Kashani, 17, originally from Zahedan.

As he was spending time by the beach with a friend, security forces pursued him, fired warning shots, and forced him to stop. Without presenting a judicial warrant, they violently apprehended him, forced him into a vehicle, and took him to an unknown location.

According to the report, Kashani’s friend, who managed to escape, informed his family of the arrest. Despite their efforts to locate him by visiting local police stations, authorities have provided no information about his whereabouts or condition.

The reasons for his arrest and the charges against him remain unknown.

In 2024, HRANA documented the detention of 34 individuals under the age of 18 by security forces in Iran.
For detailed statistics and further insights into children’s rights violations, read HRANA’s 2024 Annual Report.

Hamid Gomshadzahi Arrested After Being Summoned to Court

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Abdoljalil Gomshadzahi, Hamid Gomshadzahi, Zahedan

HRANA News Agency – Hamid Gomshadzahi, the uncle of Abdoljalil Gomshadzahi, a citizen who was killed by indiscriminate military gunfire, was arrested yesterday after being summoned to the Zahedan Prosecutor’s Office and transferred to an unknown location.

He had been summoned two days ago to Branch 6 of the Prosecutor’s Office over his statements regarding his nephew’s death.

Gomshadzahi, the uncle of Abdoljalil Gomshadzahi, who was killed by indiscriminate military gunfire.

According to the report by Haal Vsh, Hamid Gomshadzahi was summoned over his statements criticizing security forces during his nephew’s funeral. Following his appearance in court today, he was arrested and taken to an undisclosed location.

Abdoljalil Gomshadzahi, a 20-year-old citizen, was shot and killed by security forces on January 7, 2024.

In 2024, HRANA documented 476 incidents in which Iranian military forces opened fire on civilians, resulting in 161 deaths. For detailed statistics and further insights, read HRANA’s 2024 Annual Report.

Dozens of Citizens Arrested in Nosratabad, Zahedan

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Nosratabad, Zahedan

In the early hours of Tuesday, January 7, a number of citizens in Nosratabad, a district in Zahedan, were arrested by military and security forces. Haal Vsh estimates that at least 38 individuals were detained, with the identities of eight citizens confirmed.

The arrested individuals are all married and residents of the Zebarabad area in Nosratabad District of Zahedan County, Sistan and Baluchestan province. Their identities are as follows:

  • Yasin Naroui, 29
  • Mehdi Naroui, 30
  • Azin Naroui, 28
  • Aminollah Naroui, 39
  • Aminollah Naroui, 41
  • Mohsen Naroui, 26
  • Musa Naroui, 44
  • Majid Naroui, 47

The arrests reportedly involved violent actions, creating fear and intimidation among the local population. During the raids, some residents’ personal belongings were damaged by the security forces.

Details about the detainees’ whereabouts, the reasons for their arrests, and the charges against them remain unknown at this time.

Sistan and Baluchestan province is one of the four regions with the highest number of human rights violations by regime authorities. In 2024, HRA documented 524 such cases in the province.

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Three Prisoners Executed in Zahedan Prison for Drug-Related Charges

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HRANA, Zahedan

On December 9, 2024, three prisoners previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges were executed in Zahedan Prison.

According to Haal Vsh, the identities of the executed prisoners, all residents of Zahedan, are:

  • Khoda-Bakhsh Ghanbarzahi (Barahooie), 40, married, and father of eight.
  • Omid Hosseinzaie, 33, father of one.
  • (First Name Unknown) Rakhshani.

Ghanbarzahi and Hosseinzaie were separately arrested in Zahedan in 2022 and subsequently sentenced to death by the city’s Revolutionary Court on drug-related charges.

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

The reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists for the year 2023 reveal a concerning prevalence of executions for drug offenses in Iran, constituting 56.4% of the total executions. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Four Prisoners, Including a Juvenile Offender, Executed in Karaj and Zahedan

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Ahmad Narooie, Ghezel Hesar prison, Mehdi Brahooie, Mohammad Eshaq-Zahi, Saeed Safaie, Zahedan

Today, October 9, the death sentences of four prisoners, including a juvenile offender previously convicted of drug-related charges and murder, were carried out in Zahedan and Ghezel Hesar prisons in Karaj, accroding to Haal Vsh.

The identities of these hanged prisoners have been reported as follows: Ahmad Narooie, 33, and Mohammad Eshaq-Zahi, 31, both residents of Zahedan; Mehdi Brahooie, 21; and Saeed Safaie, approximately 55 years old, Kermanshah.

According to the report, Mehdi Brahooie was arrested in 2019 at the age of 17 on murder charges following a group altercation in Khash. After spending about two years in the Juvenile Correction and Rehabilitation Center, he was transferred to Zahedan Prison. He was eventually sentenced to death by the Juvenile Court of Sistan and Baluchestan Province and was moved to solitary confinement on Sunday, October 6, in preparation for his execution, which was carried out in Zahedan Prison.

Additionally, Narooie and Eshaq-Zahi were arrested in 2020 in Tehran, along with three others, in a joint case on drug-related charges. They were sentenced to death by the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Saeed Safaie, a retired teacher, was also arrested on drug-related charges in 2018. The executions of these three individuals were carried out in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj.

At the time of this report’s publication, the prison authorities and responsible organizations have yet to officially announce the executions.

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.

Prisoner Executed in Zahedan Prison for Drug-Related Crimes

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Amanollah Nohtani, Zabol, Zahedan, امان‌الله نهتانی

Today, September 26, the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges was carried out in Zahedan Prison, according to a report by Haal Vsh.

The execution took place at dawn on Thursday, September 26, 2024. The identity of the executed individual has been reported as Amanollah Nohtani, 41 years old, married, and the father of five children, from Zabol.

Mr. Nohtani was arrested five years ago on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Zabol. In November 2023, he was transferred from Zabol Prison to Zahedan Prison and was moved to quarantine on Tuesday in preparation for his execution.

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

The reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists for the year 2023 reveal a concerning prevalence of executions for drug offenses in Iran, constituting 56.4% of the total executions. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Prisoner Executed in Bandar Abbas Prison

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Bandar Abbas prison, Hamidreza Hasan-Zahi Thani, Zahedan

At dawn today, September 17, the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death for drug-related offenses was carried out in Bandar Abbas Prison, according to Haal Vsh.

The identity of the individual has been reported as “Hamidreza Hasan-Zahi Thani, 60 years old, father of eight, from Zahedan.”

According to the report, Mr. Hasan-Zahi Thani was arrested in Rudan in 2021 on drug-related charges and was subsequently sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of the county. Last week, he was transferred to Bandar Abbas Prison, and on Sunday, he was moved to solitary confinement in preparation for the execution.

His family was summoned to the prison yesterday, where Mr. Hasan-Zahi Thani met them for the last time.

As of the time of this report, the execution of this prisoner has not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions.

The reports from the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists for the year 2023 reveal a concerning prevalence of executions for drug offenses in Iran, constituting 56.4% of the total executions. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s report.

Six Prisoners Executed in Zahedan Prison

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Citizen executed, Farzad Sanchouli, Noor Mohammad Noori, Saeed Hassanzahi, Zabol, Zahedan, Zahedan Prison

At dawn today, Monday, September 9, the execution of six prisoners previously sentenced to death for non-political crimes, such as drug-related offenses, was carried out in Zahedan Prison.

Haal Vsh identified of four of these prisoners as: Saeed Hassanzahi, 30 years old, father of three, from and residing in Zahedan; (first name unknown) Roudini, from Zahedan; Noor-Mohammad Noori (Noorzahi), married, from Afghanistan; and Farzad Sanchouli, 29 years old, father of three, from Zabol and residing in Zahedan.

These prisoners were transferred from the public ward to the prison’s quarantine section on Saturday night in preparation for their execution. They met with their families for the last time this morning.

According to the report, Mr. Hassanzehi was arrested in 2020 at his home on drug-related charges and was later sentenced to death by the Zahedan Revolutionary Court.

Mr. Noori was arrested in August 2022 at the Milak border terminal in Zabol on similar charges and was sentenced to death by the Zabol Revolutionary Court. He was transferred to Zahedan Prison in June 2023.

As for Mr. Sanchouli, he was arrested in Zabol around four years ago on drug-related charges and was later sentenced to death by the Zabol Revolutionary Court. He was transferred to Zahedan Prison about two years ago.

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