HRANA – Amirparsa Neshat, a blogger and one of those arrested in connection with the 2026 nationwide protests, has been sentenced by the Tehran Revolutionary Court to two years in prison and three years of restrictions on social media use and the use of a smartphone.
According to HRANA, Mr. Neshat was sentenced by the Tehran Revolutionary Court to two years in prison and a three-year ban on activity on social media platforms and the use of a smartphone. According to the court’s ruling, only one-twentieth of the prison sentence is enforceable, while the remainder has been suspended for a period of three years.
Amirparsa Neshat, a social media blogger, was arrested by security forces in Tehran in January 2026. He was ultimately released from Greater Tehran Prison in February 2026 after posting bail.
HRANA is still investigating further details regarding the charges brought against Mr. Neshat.
It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.
