The number of prisoners executed in this Khordad the Persian month has reached 111, meaning more than 5 prisoners have been executed daily.
Iran Human Rights Society, June 11, 2025 – Seven prisoners were executed in Qezel Hesar, Malayer, Adelabad, and Zanjan prisons. This morning, political prisoner Mojahed Kourkour was executed in Sheyban Prison in Ahvaz, as previously reported. Currently, the number of prisoners executed in this Khordad, the Persian month has reached 111, averaging more than 5 executions per day.
Execution of 2 Prisoners in Qezel Hesar Prison, Karaj
On the morning of Wednesday, June 11, 2025, two prisoners, Masoud Naseri and Ardeshir Soltanabadi, were executed in Qezel Hesar Prison, Karaj. Masoud Naseri was from Kermanshah, and Ardeshir Soltanabadi was from Kangavar. Both had been arrested and sentenced to death on drug-related charges. Both prisoners were married and had children.
Execution of 3 Prisoners in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz
On the early morning of Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Abbas Nazari was executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz. He had been arrested and sentenced to death on murder charges. On the morning of Sunday, June 8, 2025, Ayoub Samadi and Mojtaba Taheri were executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz. Ayoub Samadi had been arrested over 2.5 years ago on drug-related charges and sentenced to death. Mojtaba Taheri, from Ahar, had been arrested 4 years ago on drug-related charges and sentenced to death.
Execution of Mirza Morad Rezaei in Zanjan Prison
On the early morning of Tuesday, June 10, 2025, Mirza Morad Rezaei was executed in Zanjan Prison. He was from Kuhdasht and had been arrested and sentenced to death on drug-related charges.
Execution of Mostafa Hajibabaei in Malayer Prison
On the morning of Monday, June 9, 2025, Mostafa Hajibabaei was executed in Malayer Prison. He had been arrested and sentenced to death on murder charges.
Inconsistency of the Death Penalty with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights explicitly states: “Everyone has the right to life.” This right is subject to no deprivation except by a judgment issued by a competent court for committing a crime recognized as such by law. The death penalty, as the ultimate punishment, directly contradicts this article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights because:
Right to Life: The right to life is recognized as a fundamental and inalienable right. The death penalty deprives this right.
Irreversibility: Once the death penalty is carried out, there is no possibility of rectifying judicial errors.
Torture and Inhuman Treatment: Some methods of executing the death penalty are considered torture and inhuman treatment, which itself violates the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Violation of Human Rights Obligations Regarding the Death Penalty
According to Article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Iran is a signatory, the issuance and execution of the death penalty are only permissible with full guarantees of a fair trial and for the most serious crimes. In many similar cases, lack of transparency, restrictions on the defendant’s legal rights, and issuance of verdicts in courts lacking necessary independence are considered violations of this fundamental human rights principle.
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