Execution 6 Prisoners Zabol Jiroft Iranshahr Zahedan

The new wave of executions in Iran is aimed at countering nationwide protests and increasing demands for freedom and justice, as the government escalates suppression to prevent the spread of demonstrations

Iran Human Rights Society, Sunday, September 13, 2026 – On Sunday, September 13, 2026, six prisoners were executed in Jiroft, Zabol, Iranshahr, and Zahedan prisons. These executions were carried out at dawn on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Execution of Two Prisoners in Zabol Prison

At dawn on Sunday, September 13, 2026, two prisoners were executed in Zabol Prison. The identities of these prisoners are as follows:

Hashem Rakhshani, 34 years old, son of Ezzat, married and father of 2 children, resident of Zehak. He was arrested 3 years ago on drug-related charges and sentenced to death.

Amanollah Nazarkhani, son of Karim, resident of Nader village in Zehak County. He was arrested in early 2023 on drug-related charges and sentenced to death.

Execution of Mohammad Mosa-Zehi in Iranshahr Prison

At dawn on Sunday, September 13, 2026, Mohammad Mosa-Zehi was executed in Iranshahr Prison. He was 34 years old, son of Seyed Amir, married and father of 2 young children, resident of Iranshahr. He was arrested in November 2023 on drug-related charges and sentenced to death.

Execution of Asghar Pishahang in Zahedan Central Prison

On the morning of Sunday, September 13, 2026, Asghar Pishahang was executed in Zahedan Central Prison. He was 33 years old, son of Dadak, married and father of 3 children, from Dorangoo village in Zarabad County. He was arrested in 2022 on drug-related charges and sentenced to death. He had never accepted the charges against him.

Execution of Two Prisoners in Jiroft Prison

At dawn on Sunday, September 13, 2026, two prisoners were executed in Jiroft Prison. The identities of these prisoners are as follows:

Yousef Abil, 27 years old, son of Amanollah, married and father of 2 young children, resident of Zabol.

Farzad Ahmadpour, 35 years old, from Saqqez. He was arrested 2 years ago on drug-related charges and sentenced to death.

Information Box | Executions Summary at a Glance

Prisoner Name	Age / Details	Location	Charges	Execution Date
Hashem Rakhshani	34 years old, 2 children, Zehak	Zabol Prison	Drug-related	Sept 13, 2026
Amanollah Nazarkhani	Resident of Nader, Zehak	Zabol Prison	Drug-related	Sept 13, 2026
Mohammad Mosa-Zehi	34 years old, 2 children, Iranshahr	Iranshahr Prison	Drug-related	Sept 13, 2026
Asghar Pishahang	33 years old, 3 children, Zarabad	Zahedan Central Prison	Drug-related	Sept 13, 2026
Yousef Abil	27 years old, 2 children, Zabol	Jiroft Prison	Drug-related	Sept 13, 2026
Farzad Ahmadpour	35 years old, Saqqez	Jiroft Prison	Drug-related	Sept 13, 2026

Execution: A Punishment in Conflict with the Fundamental Right to Life

Execution, as the most severe penal punishment, directly conflicts with the right to life as the most fundamental human right. Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognizes the right to life, liberty, and personal security for every individual, whereas the execution of a death sentence completely and irreversibly deprives a person of this right. In the event of a judicial error, such a verdict cannot be undone, and numerous cases of wrongful convictions have been documented globally.

Legal Review of the Executions Based on Domestic Laws

The laws of the dictatorship ruling Iran have consistently been criticized due to conflicting with fair trial standards and restricting citizens’ rights. Reviewing these executions based on domestic laws does not mean confirmation of these laws; rather, it serves to evaluate whether even these internal regulations were observed.

Legal Ambiguities of the Case

Procedural Transparency: Judicial procedures in drug-related capital cases often lack transparency and adequate defense guarantees.

Coerced Statements & Denials: Defendants (such as Asghar Pishahang) who maintain their innocence throughout proceedings highlight serious concerns regarding forced confessions and lack of evidence.

Fair Trial Rights: The speed and secret nature of many executions conflict with statutory procedural requirements and right to appeal.

Reviewing the Case from the Perspective of Human Rights and Violation of International Standards

The imposition and execution of the death penalty, due to its irreversible nature, represents one of the most severe violations of the right to life. Beyond the right to life itself, the conditions of detention and the psychological trauma of awaiting execution conflict with the absolute prohibition of cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.

Human Rights Ambiguities of the Case

When cases involve judicial ambiguity, restricted access to legal counsel, forced confessions, or security pressures, concerns over the denial of a fair trial mount significantly. Consequently, human rights bodies globally demand an immediate moratorium on executions leading toward complete abolition.

Related International Documents

Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Guarantees the right to life, liberty, and security of person.

Article 5 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Prohibits torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment.

Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights: Guarantees the right to a fair and public hearing.

Article 6 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR): Protects the inherent right to life and strictly restricts capital punishment.