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Kerman
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Kerman

Capital of Kerman province, south-eastern Iran; one of four cities in a coordinated execution cluster on 13 May 2026.

Last refreshed: 14 May 2026

Key Question

What does the spread of executions to Kerman tell us about Iran's wartime judicial system?

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Common Questions
Where is Kerman in Iran?
Kerman is the capital of Kerman province in south-eastern Iran, with a population of around 750,000. It borders Afghanistan and Pakistan.
What happened at Kerman prison in May 2026?
Hengaw documented an execution at Kerman prison on 13 May 2026, part of a simultaneous five-prison cluster across Iran that day. The prisoner's identity was not disclosed.Source: Hengaw
How many people has Iran executed during the 2026 conflict?
Hengaw tracks wartime executions in Iran. The 13 May 2026 cluster of seven documented in a single day, spanning five prisons, reflects an acceleration of the pace documented since the conflict began.Source: Hengaw

Background

Kerman was one of four cities targeted in Iran's 13 May 2026 coordinated execution cluster, when Hengaw documented five simultaneous executions spread across prisons in Birjand, Tabriz, Kerman, and Gorgan. The prisoners were unnamed, consistent with the wartime pattern of undisclosed executions.

Kerman is the capital of Kerman province in south-eastern Iran, with a population of approximately 750,000. It is one of Iran's most historic cities, a former Silk Road hub and home to extensive bazaars and Citadel ruins. The province borders Afghanistan and Pakistan and is a significant centre for the copper and pistachio industries.

Kerman's inclusion in the multi-prison cluster reflects the geographic breadth of Iran's wartime execution operations. With names withheld and charges undisclosed, Hengaw's documentation depends on prison contacts rather than official records, making exact victim identification difficult from provincial cities this remote.