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View Timeline →Over 100 January Protesters in Iran Face Execution Risk
At least 100 protesters arrested during the January 2026 protests in Iran are facing the death penalty. This situation highlights the Iranian government's harsh crackdown…
82 Executions in August 2026, Including Record Number of Women
In August 2026, Iran executed at least 82 individuals, including six women, with a significant number for murder and drug-related offenses. This marks the highest…
Two Men Executed for Murder in Rafsanjan, Highlighting Human Rights Issues
Valijan Nourzay and Yadollah Shamsi were executed by hanging in Rafsanjan for murder. Valijan, who was paralyzed from the waist down due to a gunshot…
Local Singer Ali Mir Rezaei Executed for Murder in Babol
Ali Mir Rezaei, a local singer, was executed in Babol Prison after being sentenced to death for murder. His execution highlights ongoing issues related to…
Sina Alipour Executed for Murder in Zahedan
Sina Alipour, a Baluch man sentenced to death for murder, was executed in Zahedan Central Prison. His execution highlights ongoing issues related to the death…
Yousef Bavi Executed for Murder in Ahvaz
Yousef Bavi, an Arab man sentenced to death for murder, was executed in Ahvaz Sepidar Prison. This execution highlights ongoing human rights concerns in Iran,…
Jalal Nematzadeh and Behrouz Souri Executed for Drug Offences in Rasht
Jalal Nematzadeh and Behrouz Souri were executed in Rasht Central Prison for drug-related offences. Their executions highlight Iran's ongoing strict stance on drug crimes. This…
Two Executed for Drug Offences as Iran Maintains Strict Death Penalty Policy
Massoud Nemati and Esmail Ajami were executed for drug offences in Iran, where approximately 30 other prisoners are on death row for similar charges in…
Executions of Arezou Rastad and Zeidabadi Family Members Highlight Human Rights Violations in Iran
Arezou Rastad, a victim of forced marriage and domestic violence, was executed for murdering her husband, while Saleh, Marat, and Amir Zeidabadi were secretly executed…
Brothers Saeed and Hamid Najafi Executed for Non-Fatal Armed Robberies Amid Rising Execution Risks
Saeed and Hamid Najafi, two brothers sentenced to death for non-fatal armed robberies, were executed in Ghezelhesar Prison, raising concerns about Iran's capital punishment practices.…
Fatemeh Kamali-Zare Executed: 16th Woman Executed in Iran in 2026
Fatemeh Kamali-Zare, a woman convicted of murder, was executed in Karaj Penitentiary, marking her as the 16th woman executed in Iran in 2026. This event…
Mohammad Yousefi Azad Executed for Drug Offences in Zanjan
Mohammad Yousefi Azad was executed in Zanjan Central Prison for drug-related offences. His execution highlights Iran's ongoing use of capital punishment for drug crimes. This…
Payam Pakzad Executed for Murder in Zanjan Central Prison
Payam Pakzad was executed for murder in Zanjan Central Prison, highlighting Iran's ongoing use of the death penalty. This case reflects the country's strict legal…
Tohid Abdollahi Executed for Murder in Ardabil
Tohid Abdollahi was executed for murder in Ardabil Central Prison. This case highlights ongoing issues related to the death penalty in Iran. It raises concerns…
Abbas Abdolmaleki Executed for Murder in Ghezelhesar Prison
Abbas Abdolmaleki was executed for murder in Ghezelhesar Prison, marking a significant event in Iran's ongoing use of capital punishment. His execution raises concerns about…
Iran Executes 71 in July 2026, Including Protesters
In July 2026, Iran recorded at least 71 executions, with a significant number for murder and drug-related offenses. Among those executed were six protesters, highlighting…
Kurdish Protester Mehdi Roshani Faces Execution Following Torture-Induced Confession
Kurdish protester Mehdi Roshani faces execution after being held incommunicado for two months and subjected to severe torture to obtain self-incriminating confessions. His case highlights…
Death Row Inmates in Ghezelhesar Prison Continue Anti-Death Penalty Strike for 12 Days
In Ghezelhesar Prison, death row inmates have been on a sit-in strike for twelve days to protest against drug-related executions, with some strikers resorting to…
Baluch Man Abdolvahed Sangari Executed for Murder in Iranshahr
Abdolvahed Sangari, a Baluch man sentenced to death for murder, was executed in Iranshahr Prison. This event highlights ongoing issues related to the death penalty…
Inmates at Ghezelhesar Prison Continue Sit-in Strike Against Imminent Executions
In Ghezelhesar Prison, inmates in Unit 2 are on their sixth day of a sit-in strike to protest against the imminent executions of fellow prisoners…