Iran executions surge to 65 in the past two weeks, with 10 prisoners executed in Yazd, Qom, Kermanshah, Borazjan, and Ghezel Hesar prisons, raising human rights concerns.
Iran Human Rights Society, Thursday, September 4, 2025 – Iran executions have reached alarming levels, with 65 prisoners executed in September 2025 alone. This averages over four executions daily, or one every six hours. On September 4, 2025, authorities executed 10 prisoners across Yazd, Qom, Kermanshah, Borazjan, and Ghezel Hesar prisons in Karaj, according to the Iran Human Rights Society. These executions highlight ongoing concerns about Iran’s use of the death penalty, often applied for charges like murder and drug-related offenses, raising questions about fairness and human rights violations.
Executions in Yazd Prison
On September 4, 2025, Ebrahim Safarzai faced execution in Yazd Prison. Originally from Zahedan and a Yazd resident, authorities arrested him four years ago on murder charges. Consequently, a court sentenced him to death, adding to the growing tally of Iran executions.
Qom Prison: Four Lives Taken
In Qom Prison, authorities executed four prisoners on September 3, 2025. The victims included Mehrdad Iravani, Ruhollah Hakemi (54), his son Nezam Hakemi (23), and his brother-in-law Allahbakhsh Mirjahani (44), all Afghan nationals from Karaj. Arrested two years ago for drug-related charges, they received death sentences. These cases underscore the frequent use of capital punishment for non-violent crimes in Iran, fueling debates about justice.
Ghezel Hesar Prison: Three Executions
On the same day, Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj saw three executions. Authorities identified two victims as Habib Ataei and Reza Aqajani, a 39-year-old from Tehran arrested for drug-related charges. An unnamed Afghan national also faced execution. Such rapid executions in Ghezel Hesar highlight the systemic use of the death penalty in Iran’s prison system, often with limited transparency.
Kermanshah’s Dieselabad Prison Execution
On September 2, 2025, Jalal Moradi faced execution in Dieselabad Prison, Kermanshah, for murder charges. This case adds to the pattern of Iran executions targeting individuals accused of serious crimes, often without public scrutiny or adequate legal defense.
Borazjan Prison Execution
On August 31, 2025, authorities executed Emad Qaedi in Borazjan Prison for murder. This execution, though slightly earlier, contributes to the alarming September statistics, reflecting Iran’s relentless pace of capital punishment.
Human Rights Violations in Iran Executions
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, specifically Article 3, guarantees everyone the right to life. However, Iran executions directly challenge this principle. The death penalty’s irreversibility risks permanent injustice in cases of judicial error. Furthermore, execution methods often involve cruel treatment, violating bans on torture. Iran, a signatory to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, must ensure fair trials for death penalty cases. Yet, many trials lack transparency, restrict legal rights, and occur in courts without independence, breaching global human rights standards. Moreover, the lack of fair trial guarantees, such as access to lawyers and transparent proceedings, violates international commitments.
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