HRANA – The case of Peyman (Amin) Farah-Avar (Farahavar), a poet from Gilan and a political prisoner sentenced to death who is currently held in Lakan Prison in Rasht, has been referred to the Sentence Enforcement Branch. His death sentence had previously been upheld by Branch 39 of the Supreme Court.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Peyman Farah-Avar’s case has been referred to the Sentence Enforcement Branch.

An informed source close to the political prisoner’s family told HRANA: “On Monday, November 9, Mr. Farah-Avar informed his family during a phone call that he had received an official notification indicating that his case had been referred to the Sentence Enforcement Branch.”

Mr. Farah-Avar’s request for retrial, which had been registered with a branch of the Supreme Court, was rejected by the judicial authority on April 26, 2026. His death sentence had previously been upheld by Branch 39 of the Supreme Court in September of 2025.

Mr. Farah-Avar had earlier been sentenced to death on charges of “baghi” (armed rebellion) and “moharebeh” (enmity against God) by Branch 1 of the Rasht Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Ahmad Darvish Goftar.

An informed source close to the political prisoner’s family had previously confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “These charges were brought against Mr. Farah-Avar based on his poetry and protest activities concerning social justice and civil rights.”

Mr. Farah-Avar was arrested by security forces in September 2024 and transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility. Following the completion of interrogations, he was transferred to Lakan Prison in Rasht.

Peyman (Amin) Farah-Avar is a poet from Gilan and the father of a young son. He has also previously been arrested in connection with his activities.