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IRAN - Ali Mirza Gholikhani executed in Rasht on August 31

September 1, 2025:

August 31, 2025 - IRAN. Ali Mirza Gholikhani executed in Rasht on August 31

According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, a man was hanged in Rasht (Lakan) Prison on 31 August 2025. His identity has been established as Ali Mirza Gholikhani, a 43-year-old Gilak man from Lahijan. He was arrested four years ago on drug-related charges.

Iranian state media have not reported the executions.

https://iranhr.net/en/articles/7928/
https://hengaw.net/en/news/2025/08/article-140

(Source: IHR)

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