03 October 2024 :
October 2, 2024 - IRAN. Hamzeh Shahbazi and Fazlollah Pournasiri executed in Karaj on October 2
At dawn today, October 2, the execution of two prisoners sentenced on charges related to drug-related crimes was carried out in Ghezel Hesar Prison, Karaj.
HRANA has identified these prisoners as Hamzeh Shahbazi and Fazlollah Pournasiri. On Monday, September 30, Mr. Shahbazi and Mr. Pournasiri, along with two prisoners convicted of murder, were transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their execution.
As of the time of this report, the execution of these prisoners has not been officially announced by prison officials or other relevant authorities.