Iran executed 13 prisoners, including a juvenile, across multiple prisons. Mehr marks 252 deaths, the bloodiest month since 1988. Human rights violations persist.
Iran Human Rights Society, Tuesday, October 21, 2025- Executions in Iran surged in October 2025. Authorities hanged 252 prisoners during Mehr, averaging over eight deaths daily—one every three hours. This pace highlights a grim escalation. On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, officials executed 13 more individuals across nine prisons. Among them, one juvenile offender lost his life. These events make Mehr 1404 the deadliest month for inmates since the 1988 massacre.
Latest Executions in Iranian Prisons
Reports confirm 13 executions in Iran on October 21, 2025. Prisons in Kermanshah, Mashhad, Ilam, Shiraz, Taybad, Ahvaz, Nishapur, Shahrekord, and Khorramabad carried them out. However, some occurred earlier in the week. The charges mainly involved murder and narcotics. One case featured a juvenile. These deaths push the monthly total to 252. Activists warn of a pattern. They argue it reflects systemic issues in Iran’s justice system. Therefore, global scrutiny intensifies.
Mahyar Afraashteh Hanged in Ilam Prison
Dawn broke on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Guards led Mahyar Afraashteh to the gallows in Ilam Prison. Officials charged him with murder. He faced the noose without public appeals for clemency. His execution adds to the tally of violence. Families often learn too late. Moreover, such swift actions fuel outrage among rights advocates.
Two Prisoners Executed in Dizelabad Prison, Kermanshah

Early Tuesday morning, October 21, 2025, two men met their end in Dizelabad Prison, Kermanshah. Authorities named one as Eqbal Khazaei. The other, Ahmad, remains unnamed by family. Both faced murder charges. Guards hanged them side by side. This double execution shocks local communities. It highlights the routine nature of such punishments in Iran.
Jalil Ashuri’s Death in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad
At dawn on October 21, 2025, Jalil Ashuri hanged in Mashhad’s Vakilabad Prison. Narcotics offenses sealed his fate. He entered the facility years ago. Now, his story ends abruptly. However, supporters question the evidence. They demand transparency in drug-related cases. These trials often lack due process.
Amir Hamzeh Shahuzahi Executed in Shiraz’s Adelabad Prison
Tuesday’s dawn, October 21, 2025, brought tragedy to Amir Hamzeh Shahuzahi. Son of Yaqub, he hailed from Zahedan. Guards hanged him in Shiraz’s Adelabad Prison. Five years prior, narcotics charges led to his arrest. The court sentenced him to death swiftly. His residency far from the prison added isolation. Furthermore, his case exemplifies harsh penalties for minor drug involvement.
Three Afghan Nationals Hanged in Taybad Prison
On Monday morning, October 20, 2025, three Afghan men died in Taybad Prison. Narcotics charges justified their executions. One went by the alias Khaled. Investigators probe the others’ identities. These cross-border cases draw international attention. Migrants face disproportionate risks. Therefore, human rights monitors call for mercy in such instances.
Juvenile Among Two Executed in Ahvaz’s Sepidar Prison
Dawn on Monday, October 20, 2025, saw two hangings in Ahvaz’s Sepidar Prison. One victim, Ali Aghajari Payvand, turned 23 recently. Arrested at 17, he qualified as a juvenile offender. Murder charges doomed him five years ago. Sajjad Shakri joined him on the gallows. His charge matched: murder. This juvenile execution violates global norms. Activists protest vehemently. They argue youth deserves rehabilitation, not death.
Milad Farzandeh’s Execution in Nishapur Prison
Sunday dawn, October 19, 2025, claimed Milad Farzandeh in Nishapur Prison. At 27, he called Nishapur home. A street fight five years back led to his murder charge. The court imposed the ultimate penalty. His youth and local ties stir community grief. However, appeals fell on deaf ears.
Samad Azizi Hanged in Shahrekord Prison
Morning of Sunday, October 19, 2025, brought Samad Azizi’s end in Shahrekord Prison. Murder defined his case. Details remain sparse. Yet, his death contributes to the mounting toll. Families endure silent suffering. Moreover, such opacity breeds distrust in the system.
Farshad Sane’i Executed in Khorramabad Prison
Saturday dawn, October 18, 2025, saw Farshad Sane’i hang in Khorramabad Prison. Aged 43, he originated from Dorud. Five years earlier, a murder charge trapped him. The sentence executed without delay. His story mirrors many: arrest, trial, finality. Therefore, patterns emerge in Iran’s execution practices.
Executions in Iran Conflict with Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Article 3 of the Universal Declaration safeguards life, liberty, and security. It demands rule-of-law protection. No one faces arbitrary deprivation of life. Yet, executions in Iran clash head-on. First, they strip the fundamental right to life. This right stands non-derogable. Second, death penalties prove irreversible. Judicial errors offer no recourse. Third, hanging methods inflict torture. Such cruelty defies human dignity. Therefore, these acts undermine the Declaration’s core.
Violations of International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Iran signed the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Article 6 limits death penalties strictly. It requires fair trials and applies only to gravest crimes. However, many Iranian cases falter. Courts lack independence. Accused endure legal barriers. Transparency vanishes. Furthermore, rushed proceedings ignore due process. These flaws breach the Covenant’s guarantees.
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