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Rasht · RashtHRANA– Yaghoub Derakhshan, a 50-year-old prisoner from Bandar Anzali, has been sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court in Rasht, presided over by Judge Ahmad Darvish-Goftar. The sentence was formally delivered to him on Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Lakan Prison in Rasht. Sources familiar with the case told HRANA that during his first arrest in July 2024, Derakhshan was charged with “propaganda against the regime” and was release…Read Article
Political Prisoner Yaghoub Derakhshan Sentenced to Death
Rasht · RashtHRANA– On Wednesday, July 16, three prisoners were executed in Lakan Prison in Rasht. HRANA had previously reported the execution of Peyman Afshar, approximately 43 years old, on murder charges. Iran Human Rights later identified the other two executed individuals as Hadi Gerousi, 28, and Mehdi Babaei, 31. According to the report, Gerousi and Babaei were arrested five years ago in a joint case on charges of murder stemming from an honor-related …Read Article
Execution of Three Prisoners in Lakan Prison, Rasht
Rasht · RashtAn explosion occurred on a street in the city of Rasht, in Iran's northern Gilan province. Thirteen people were reportedly injured in the explosion, which occurred in the evening. The explosion caused numerous vehicles in the area... Click for moreRead Article
