HRANA – Zahra Shahidi, one of those arrested during the nationwide protests of 2026 and currently held in Evin Prison, has been sentenced by a judicial authority to two years of imprisonment.

The judicial authority that issued the ruling recently sentenced Ms. Shahidi to two years in prison. The conviction has also resulted in the loss of her employment.

Further details regarding the verdict, including the charges brought against Zahra Shahidi and the issuing authority, are currently being investigated by HRANA.

On December 31, 2025, Ms. Shahidi was transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison. She was arrested by security forces on the street during the early days of the nationwide protests and spent several days in detention.

Zahra Shahidi is a 48-year-old woman and the head of her household.