Iran hangs at least 7 prisoners in mass execution in Rajaie Shahr Prison in Karaj

At least 7 prisoners were hanged on July 5, in mass execution in Rajaie Shahr Prison in Karaj.

12 death row prisoners had been transferred to solitary confinement in preparation for their executions on July 2.
According to credible sources,  the death sentence for at least seven of these prisoners was carried out while two others were returned to their cells. There is no information available on the fiat of the other three.
One of those executed was identified as Abbas Yousefi who had been severely wounded and stabbed in a prison fight instigated by the prison manager. He was taken to hospital.
Most of the prisoners were charged with murder. According to previous reports the names of four of the victims are as follows, Ghahreman Ali Abbaspour, Reza Nieiati, Seyed Mohammad Seyed Abdullah, and Abbas Yousefipour.