Statement of Prisoners – 74th Week of “No to Execution Tuesdays”

War and execution, two sides of the same coin

On Tuesday, June 23, 2025, amidst escalating regional tensions, severe repression, and widespread internet shutdowns, prisoners across 47 prisons in Iran marked the 74th week of the “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign. Their ongoing act of defiance underscores a terrifying reality for those unjustly incarcerated.

In their powerful statement this week, the prisoners voiced profound concern over the dramatic surge in executions and the rapidly deteriorating conditions faced by inmates, particularly in Evin Prison.

The statement declared:

“War and execution are two sides of the same coin—both represent killing and oppression by governments. Given the current war situation, prisoners’ lives are in serious danger.”

Statement of prisoners – 74th Week of “No to Execution Tuesdays”

In our previous statement during the 73rd week of our campaign, we unequivocally stated that war and execution are two sides of the same coin—both representing killing and oppression carried out by governments. We issued a stark warning that prisoners’ lives were in imminent danger and anticipated a horrific escalation in executions. Sadly, despite the regime’s desperate attempts to silence information through internet shutdowns, news reaching us tragically confirms that our warnings have proven accurate.

We express our profound concern over the perilous situation of prisoners, especially those held in Evin Prison and those facing execution, whose whereabouts and conditions remain unknown due to arbitrary transfers and intensified security measures. We strongly condemn the sudden, forced transfers of defenseless prisoners under such oppressive and security-focused conditions.

Given the dire current war circumstances, the lives of prisoners are gravely at risk. Therefore, we issue an urgent call to the honorable people of Iran: demand prisoners’ freedom by all means available. We specifically urge citizens not to abandon prisoners during this critical period, encouraging them to gather in front of prisons in solidarity to amplify our collective voice.

“No to Execution Tuesdays” Campaign – 74th Week

Tuesday, June 23, 2025

On this significant day, prisoners in the following 47 prisons demonstrated their unwavering resolve by engaging in a hunger strike:

• Evin Prison (Women’s Ward, Wards 4 and 8)
• Ghezel Hesar Prison (Units 3 and 4)
• Karaj Central Prison
• Fardis Prison (Karaj)
• Greater Tehran Prison
• Khorin Prison (Varamin)
• Chubin Dar Prison (Qazvin)
• Ahar Prison
• Arak Prison
• Khorramabad Prison
• Yasuj Prison
• Asadabad Prison (Isfahan)
• Dastgerd Prison (Isfahan)
• Sheyban Prison (Ahvaz)
• Sepidar Prison (Ahvaz) (Men’s and Women’s wards)
• Nezam Prison (Shiraz)
• Adelabad Prison (Shiraz) (Men’s and Women’s wards)
• Firouzabad Prison (Fars)
• Zahedan Prison (Women’s Ward)
• Borazjan Prison
• Ramhormoz Prison
• Behbahan Prison
• Bam Prison
• Kahnooj Prison
• Tabas Prison
• Mashhad Prison
• Gonbad-e Kavous Prison
• Qaemshahr Prison
• Rasht Prison (Men’s and Women’s wards)
• Roudsar Prison
• Havigh Prison (Talesh)
• Azbaram Prison (Lahijan)
• Dizelabad Prison (Kermanshah)
• Ardabil Prison
• Tabriz Prison
• Urmia Prison
• Salmas Prison
• Khoy Prison
• Naqadeh Prison
• Miandoab Prison
• Mahabad Prison
• Bukan Prison
• Saqqez Prison
• Baneh Prison
• Marivan Prison
• Sanandaj Prison
• Kamyaran Prison

Take action: support the fight against injustice!

The courage of these prisoners in Iran is a call to action for all of us. Their fight for freedom and against executions needs global support.

• Amplify their voices: Share this article on your social media channels to raise international awareness about the “Tuesdays Against Execution” campaign.
• Demand accountability: Contact your elected officials and human rights organizations, urging them to put pressure on the Iranian regime to halt executions and improve prison conditions.
• Support human rights initiatives: Consider donating to organizations like Verein Welle, who are on the front lines documenting abuses and advocating for political prisoners in Iran. Every contribution helps sustain their vital work.

Let’s stand in solidarity with those bravely resisting oppression. Your involvement can make a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals.