Iran today executed Sangar Khezri, a prisoner sentenced to death on drug-related charges, in Naqadeh prison.

Khezri, a father of two from Nalas, West Azerbaijan province, was sentenced to death about two years ago.

He was transferred to solitary confinement for execution on 16 July.

Tasnim News Agency, affiliated to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that Khezri had been executed.

The news agency also reported that Khezri had been arrested in Piranshahr, West Azerbaijan province, and sentenced to death on drug-related charges.

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