Iran has executed a Turkish prisoner, Hojjat Torkaman, in Malayer Central Prison, marking at least the 10th execution in the country since the beginning of Ramadan, according to a report by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights.

Torkaman, who was arrested four years ago on charges of premeditated murder, was executed at dawn on Tuesday. The execution has not been publicly acknowledged by Iranian state media or outlets linked to the judiciary.

Data from Hengaw’s statistics and documentation center reveals that since the start of Ramadan, at least 10 prisoners have been executed across various cities in Iran, including Malayer, Tabriz, Kashan, Yazd, Khorramabad (two cases), Hamedan, Qazvin, Ahar, and Zanjan. Of these, seven were sentenced for premeditated murder, while three were executed on drug-related charges.

Iran has long faced international criticism for its high rate of executions, with human rights organizations condemning the country’s continued use of capital punishment, particularly during religious observances such as Ramadan. The lack of transparency surrounding these executions has further raised concerns about due process and the fairness of trials.

Human rights advocates have called for greater scrutiny of Iran’s judicial practices and urged the international community to address the ongoing use of the death penalty in the country. The recent executions highlight the persistent challenges faced by activists and organizations working to promote human rights and abolish capital punishment in Iran.

As of now, Iranian authorities have not issued any official statements regarding the executions.