The number of prisoners executed in Khordad 1404 (May-June 2025) has reached 45, meaning approximately 6 prisoners have been executed daily.
Iran Human Rights Society, Thursday, 8 Khordad 1404 (May 29, 2025) – Eight prisoners were executed in Khorramabad, Isfahan, and Ghezel Hesar prisons. This brings the total number of executions since the beginning of Khordad to 45 prisoners, equating to nearly 6 executions per day, or one every 4 hours.
Execution of 4 Prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison
On the morning of Wednesday, 7 Khordad 1404 (May 28, 2025), Shahriar Aliabadi was executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison. He was 27 years old, from Kermanshah, and had been arrested three years earlier on drug-related charges and sentenced to death.
On the morning of Tuesday, 6 Khordad 1404 (May 27, 2025), Hossein Yari was executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison. He was from Khorramabad, arrested four years ago on murder charges, and sentenced to death.
The Hamshahri newspaper reported the execution of two prisoners in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj, on Monday, 5 Khordad (May 26, 2025). The identities of these two prisoners were not disclosed, but according to the outlet, one was an Afghan national arrested seven years ago on murder charges and sentenced to death. The second prisoner was executed on charges of rape.
Execution of Shahram Abbaszaadeh, Alireza Ahmadi, and Mohammad Asadi in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan
On the morning of Wednesday, 7 Khordad 1404 (May 28, 2025), three prisoners named Shahram Abbaszaadeh, Alireza Ahmadi, and Mohammad Asadi were executed in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan.
Shahram Abbaszaadeh, 23 years old, from Khomeinishahr, was arrested four years ago on murder charges and sentenced to death.
Alireza Ahmadi, 35 years old, from Aligudarz, was arrested six years ago on murder charges and sentenced to death.
Mohammad Asadi, from Isfahan, was arrested seven years ago and sentenced to death on charges of “corruption on earth” (efsad-e fil-arz).
Execution of Shirzad Zamani in Khorramabad Prison
On the morning of Tuesday, 6 Khordad 1404 (May 27, 2025), Shirzad Zamani was executed in Khorramabad Prison. He was 32 years old, from Khorramabad, and had been arrested four years ago on drug-related charges and sentenced to death. Prior to his arrest, he worked as a driver for a company.
Contradiction 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 not subject to any deprivation except by a verdict issued by a competent court for a crime recognized as such under the 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 individuals of this right.
Irreversibility: If a death penalty is carried out, there is no possibility of correcting judicial errors.
Torture and Inhuman Treatment: Some methods of execution are considered torture or inhuman treatment, which violates the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Violation of Human Rights Commitments 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, the lack of transparency, restrictions on the defendant’s legal rights, and the issuance of verdicts in courts lacking necessary independence are considered violations of this fundamental human rights principle.
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