Iranian Prisoners Stand Against Executions
On October 21, 2025, the 91st week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign was marked by a major act of defiance at Qezel Hesar Prison. Prisoners in Ward 2 went on a week-long hunger strike, chanting “No to Execution“, and successfully halted the execution of six fellow inmates.
Risking Death to Save Lives
The prisoners’ bold action came with immense risk. Their protest could have led to their own executions, but they chose resistance over silence. This act of courage inspired a wave of solidarity across the country.
Families Join the Protest
On Sunday, October 19, families of the prisoners gathered outside Iran’s parliament to raise their voices against the regime’s execution-driven policies. Their protest reflected growing public outrage.
A Grim Execution Record
In just one week, the Iranian regime executed 59 individuals, including two women and one juvenile. In the current Persian month of Mehr alone, 232 people were executed. Since March 2025, the total number of executions has surpassed 1,087.
Call for International Action
The campaign’s latest statement urges the international community and human rights organizations to take enforceable measures against Iran’s mass executions. It calls for cutting political ties and launching investigations into regime officials responsible for torture and death sentences.
Nationwide Solidarity in 52 Prisons
This week, prisoners in 52 prisons across Iran joined the hunger strike. Their unified voice continues to echo the demand: No to Execution.
Participating Prisons in the 91st Week
- Evin Prison
- Qezel Hesar Prison (Wards 2, 3, and 4)
- Karaj Central Prison
- Fardis Prison, Karaj
- Greater Tehran Prison
- Qarchak Prison
- Khorin Varamin Prison
- Choubindar Prison, Qazvin
- Ahar Prison
- Arak Prison
- Langarud Prison, Qom
- Khorramabad Prison
- Yasuj Prison
- Esfahan Asadabad Prison
- Dastgerd Prison, Esfahan
- Sheyban Prison, Ahvaz
- Sepidar Prison, Ahvaz (men’s and women’s wards)
- Nezam Prison, Shiraz
- Adelabad Prison, Shiraz (men’s and women’s wards)
- Firuzabad Prison, Fars
- Dehdasht Prison
- Zahedan Prison (women’s ward)
- Borazjan Prison
- Ramhormoz Prison
- Behbahan Prison
- Bam Prison
- Yazd Prison
- Kahnuj Prison
- Tabas Prison
- Mashhad Prison
- Sabzevar Prison
- Gonbad-e Kavus Prison
- Qaemshahr Prison
- Rasht Prison (men’s and women’s wards)
- Rudsar Prison
- Haviq Talesh Prison
- Ezbaram Lahijan Prison
- Dizelabad Prison, Kermanshah
- Ardabil Prison
- Tabriz Prison
- Urmia Prison
- Salmas Prison
- Khoy Prison
- Naqadeh Prison
- Miandoab Prison
- Mahabad Prison
- Boukan Prison
- Saqqez Prison
- Baneh Prison
- Marivan Prison
- Sanandaj Prison
- Kamyaran Prison
Conclusion
The “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign vows to continue until the death penalty is abolished in Iran. These prisoners and their families, through unimaginable courage and sacrifice, are lighting the path toward justice.
