Five prisoners executed in Isfahan, Birjand, and Khorramabad prisons on August 10-11, 2025. Iran’s death penalty violates human rights, demands urgent reform.
Iran Human Rights Society, Monday, August 11, 2025 – Iran’s alarming execution rate continues, with five prisoners executed in Isfahan, Birjand, and Khorramabad prisons on August 10-11, 2025. These Iran executions push the Mordad, the Persian calendar month, total to at least 116, averaging over five daily or one every five hours. This relentless pace violates international human rights standards, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The global community must address these injustices.
Three Executions in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan
On August 11, 2025, authorities executed three prisoners in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan. The victims were:
- Ali Mobasher, 40, from Isfahan.
- Hossein Rezaei, from Isfahan.
- Zaker Aramesh, 27, single, from Karimabad, Sarbaz County. Arrested in 2021 for drug-related charges, he faced a death sentence.
These executions highlight Iran’s frequent use of capital punishment, often for non-violent offenses, raising serious human rights concerns.
Yaser Segvand Executed in Khorramabad Prison
On the same day, August 11, 2025, Yaser Segvand faced execution in Khorramabad Prison. Authorities arrested him earlier on murder charges, leading to his death sentence. The swift execution underscores Iran’s disregard for fair trial standards, a recurring issue in its judicial system.
Bahman Shibak Executed in Birjand Prison
On August 10, 2025, Bahman Shibak, 35, married with children, from Hosseinabad, Zabol County, was executed in Birjand Prison. Arrested in 2022 for drug-related charges, he received a death sentence. His case reflects Iran’s harsh penalties for drug offenses, often criticized as disproportionate by human rights groups.
Death Penalty Violates Universal Declaration of Human Rights
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Article 3, states, “Everyone has the right to life.” Iran’s executions contradict this principle. Key violations include:
- Right to Life: The death penalty strips individuals of their fundamental right to live.
- Irreversibility: Judicial errors cannot be undone after execution, risking innocent lives.
- Inhuman Treatment: Certain execution methods qualify as torture, breaching human rights standards.
These practices clash with global norms, demanding urgent reform.
Iran’s Breach of International Obligations
As a signatory to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, Article 6, Iran must ensure fair trials and reserve the death penalty for the most serious crimes. However, many cases lack transparency, restrict defendants’ legal rights, and occur in courts without independence. These flaws violate Iran’s human rights commitments, drawing international condemnation.
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