HRANA – Abolfazl Ghadiani, an 81-year-old political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been sentenced in absentia to two years in prison by Branch 29 of the in a new case opened against him during his imprisonment.

According to HRANA, political prisoner Abolfazl Ghadiani has been sentenced to prison. Based on information received by HRANA, Ghadiani was sentenced to two years in prison on charges including “propaganda against the regime” and “insulting the Supreme Leader” in a case initiated against him while he was serving his prison sentence.

A source close to the political prisoner’s family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “The verdict was recently issued in absentia by Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court and was communicated to him in prison last week. The case was opened against him over a statement he issued that was subsequently made public outside the prison.”

The source further added: “Today, Ghadiani was transferred to a hospital outside the prison for monitoring and treatment of his heart condition. He was subsequently returned to Evin Prison.”

On September 30, 2024, Abolfazl Ghadiani, 81, was arrested by security forces in Tehran to begin serving a three-year-and-six-month prison sentence. He was subsequently transferred to Ward 6 of Evin Prison. The charges brought against him include “insulting the Supreme Leader” and “propaganda against the regime.”

Ghadiani has faced multiple legal cases. In July 2023, Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced him to 10 months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.” He was subsequently summoned to Branch 1 of the Criminal Enforcement Office of the Tehran Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office to begin serving the sentence. In July 2025, he was sentenced to an additional 10 months in prison in another case opened against him during his imprisonment.

Abolfazl Ghadiani has previously been arrested and convicted in connection with his activities.