In the span of three days, at least 14 individuals were executed in various prisons across Iran. Below is a detailed report of these incidents, which highlight the ongoing and alarming rate of executions in the country.
Execution in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan
On Monday, January 20, 2025, 38-year-old Saeed Deyani was executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan. A married father of two, Deyani was arrested five years ago on charges related to drug offenses and subsequently sentenced to death.
Execution in Borazjan Prison
In the early hours of Monday, January 20, 2025, Hojjat Shahriari was executed in Borazjan Prison. He had been convicted of murder and sentenced to death following what has been described as an unfair trial process.
Execution in Zanjan Prison
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, Karim Faridi, a 40-year-old man from Zanjan, was executed in Zanjan Prison. Faridi had been arrested four years ago on murder charges and sentenced to death.
Four Executions in Yazd Prison
At dawn on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, four individuals were executed in Yazd Prison. One of the executed prisoners was identified as Ahmad Sasouli, a 28-year-old married man and father from Sasouli village in Zabol. Sasouli had been arrested five years ago for drug-related offenses. The identities and charges of the other three individuals remain unknown, but it was reported that the executions were carried out without notifying their families or allowing a final meeting.
Three Executions in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj
Also on the morning of January 22, 2025, three prisoners were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj. Two of the executed men were identified as Omid Besharatlou from Tehran and Javad Jaberi from Boumehen, both convicted of murder. The identity and charges of the third individual remain unknown.
Two Executions in Gorgan Prison
On Sunday, January 19, 2025, two individuals were executed in Gorgan Prison. They were identified as:
Bahram Valipour, 38, arrested two years ago for drug-related charges.
Hossein Farhadi, 35, a married father from Gorgan who was arrested four years ago on drug charges. Farhadi had been working as a gardener prior to his arrest.
Execution in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad
On Monday, January 20, 2025, Aref Azizi was executed in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad. Azizi had been arrested in 2019 on murder charges and sentenced to death.
Two Additional Executions in Mashhad and Qazvin Prisons
On Monday, January 20, 2025, two other executions were carried out:
Gholamreza Seyed-Mohammadi, in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad, who was convicted of murder.
Ehsan Heydarali, in Qazvin Prison, who was also convicted of murder. Heydarali, a resident of Qazvin, was the son of Asghar Heydarali.
Concerns Over Due Process
Iran HRM has raised significant concerns over Iran’s use of the death penalty, particularly regarding the lack of fair trials and transparency in judicial proceedings. In many cases, prisoners and their families are denied the opportunity for a final visit or sufficient legal representation during the trial process.
Iran continues to carry out one of the highest rates of executions in the world, often targeting individuals accused of drug-related offenses or murder, despite calls from international bodies for a moratorium on the death penalty. These recent executions further underscore the need for international scrutiny and action regarding Iran’s human rights practices.
