IRAN - Khalil Gholizadeh and Ardeshir Karimi Hanged in Qazvin on October 27

October 27, 2026 - IRAN. Khalil Gholizadeh and Ardeshir Karimi Hanged in Qazvin on October 27

According to information obtained by Iran Human Rights, two men were hanged in Zanjan Central Prison on 27 October 2026. Their identities have been established as Khalil Gholizadeh, a 40-year-old father of two from Takestan and Ardeshir Karimi (photo), a 52-year-old father of three from Zanjan.

Khalil was arrested three years ago and Ardeshir was arrested less than two years ago, both on drug-related charges.

At the time of writing, their executions have not been reported by domestic media in Iran.