Iran has executed a 25-year-old Afghan citizen in Zahedan. The human rights organization Hengaw reported that the death sentence of Khalil Afghan, a 25-year-old Afghan citizen, was carried out early Sunday morning, September 13, 2026, at Zahedan Central Prison. According to the organization, Khalil Afghan was tried in a joint case with Asghar Pishahang, a 34-year-old Baluch citizen, on drug-related charges and sentenced to death. The execution of Asghar Pishahang had previously been carried out. Hengaw, citing informed sources, reported that Khalil Afghan was arrested in 2022 in Konarak County along with his co-defendant and was initially transferred to Chabahar Prison. He was later transferred to Zahedan Central Prison for the execution of his death sentence. #Iran #Afghanistan #KhalilAfghan #Execution #Zahedan #HumanRights #Hengaw #AfghanPrisoners #DrugCharges