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Sanandaj: Fereydoun Namdari and Sholeh Rouhi Arrested by Security Forces

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Fereydoun Namdari, HRANA, Sanandaj, Sholeh Rouhi

HRANA – Yesterday, a couple from Sanandaj, identified as Fereydoun Namdari and Sholeh Rouhi, were arrested by Ministry of Intelligence forces and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, two citizens have been arrested in Sanandaj.

The couple have been identified as Fereydoun Namdari, 55, and Sholeh Rouhi.

According to the report, on Sunday, September 6, approximately 15 Ministry of Intelligence agents went to Mr. Namdari’s workplace and arrested him by force and with violence, without presenting a judicial warrant. The agents subsequently went to his residence, conducted a thorough search of the premises, and arrested his wife, Sholeh Rouhi. She was also transferred to an undisclosed location.

At the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for their arrests, the charges brought against them, or their place of detention. The families’ efforts to obtain information about the couple’s condition and whereabouts have so far been unsuccessful.

At Least 10 Sunni Citizens Arrested in Ahvaz

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Abdolhadi Asakereh, ahvaz, Hossein Heydari, HRANA, Razi Heydari, Sunni Citizens

HRANA – On Friday, September 4, at least 10 Sunni citizens were arrested after intelligence forces raided a gathering in Ahvaz. Following their arrest, they were transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, ton Friday, September 4, 2026, intelligence forces entered a private residence in the Kuy-e Mashali neighborhood of Ahvaz and arrested at least 10 Sunni Arab citizens.

According to information received by HRANA, the citizens had gathered at the home of a friend for a meeting when intelligence forces surrounded the residence and entered the premises. During the raid, the forces beat several of those present and arrested them. The detainees were subsequently transferred to an undisclosed location.

HRANA has so far confirmed the identities of three of the detainees: Razi Heydari, 50; Hossein Heydari, 29; and Abdolhadi Asakereh, 30. The identities of the other detainees are still being investigated.

These citizens are residents of the Kuy-e Mashali and Akhar Asfalt neighborhoods of Ahvaz.

At the time of this report, despite several days having passed since their arrest, no information has been obtained regarding the detainees’ whereabouts or the charges brought against them.

Shaker Bouri Sentenced to Prison and Fine

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Freedom of Expression, News
Abadan, HRANA, Shaker Bouri

HRANA – Shaker Bouri, a satirist residing in Abadan, has been sentenced by Branch 101 of the Criminal Court II of Abadan to 13 months and 20 days in prison and a monetary fine.

According to HRANA, Shaker Bouri has been sentenced to imprisonment and a fine.

According to a verdict issued by Branch 101 of the Criminal Court II of Abadan and formally communicated to him, Bouri was sentenced to 13 months and 20 days in prison on the charge of “disseminating false information with the intent to cause harm to others.” On a separate charge of “insulting a member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly,” he was ordered to pay a fine of 45 million rials.

Under Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the most severe punishment, in this case, the prison sentence, will be enforceable.

The case was opened in connection with the publication of video content following a complaint filed against Shaker Bouri by Mousa Ghazanfarabadi, a member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly.

Shaker Bouri, a satirist residing in Abadan, has previously been arrested in connection with his activities.

January 2026 Protests: Abolfazl Rostami and Erfan Moradi Dangi Each Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

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Abolfazl Rostami, Erfan Moradi Dangi, HRANA, irgc, IRGC Intelligence Organization, Qasr-e Shirin, ابوالفضل رستمی, عرفان مرادی دنگی, قصر شیرین

HRANA – Abolfazl Rostami and Erfan Moradi Dangi, two residents of Qasr-e Shirin who were arrested during the January 2026 protests, have each been sentenced to five years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Qasr-e Shirin.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, Abolfazl Rostami and Erfan Moradi Dangi have been sentenced to prison.

According to the report, Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Qasr-e Shirin recently sentenced each of these citizens to five years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.” The sentences have been formally communicated to them.

The two citizens were arrested in Qasr-e Shirin, Kermanshah Province, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, by forces of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in connection with the January 2026 protests. After several weeks in detention and under interrogation, they were released temporarily on bail pending the completion of judicial proceedings.

The report states that Abolfazl Rostami and Erfan Moradi Dangi were subjected to pressure as well as physical and psychological torture during their detention.

Siamak Mofidi and Soroush Enayati, Two Teenagers, Arrested in Takab

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Siamak Mofidi, Soroush Enayati, Takab County, سروش عنایتی, سیامک مفیدی

HRANA – Siamak Mofidi, 17, and Soroush Enayati, 16, two teenagers from Takab, were arrested by security forces in the county on Saturday and transferred to an undisclosed location in Tehran.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, two teenagers have been arrested in Takab County. They have been identified as Siamak Mofidi, 17, and Soroush Enayati, 16, both residents of Takab.

According to the report, on the evening of Saturday, September 5, 2026, security forces entered the teenagers’ homes without presenting a judicial warrant, arrested them, and transferred them to an undisclosed location. They were subsequently transferred to an unspecified location in Tehran for interrogation.

The report states that the two teenagers had been working at a café in Tehran in recent months.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for their arrest, the agency responsible for their detention, the charges against them, or their exact place of detention. They have also been denied access to legal counsel and have not been permitted to contact or meet with their families.

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Three Citizens Arrested in Shadegan Over Social Media Posts

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HRANA, Khuzestan province, Shadgan

HRANA – The police commander of Shadgan announced the arrest of three citizens in the county over allegations of publishing content on social media with the intent to “disturb public opinion” and engage in “propaganda against the Islamic Republic.”

According to HRANA, citing IRNA, three citizens were arrested by police forces in Shadgan, Khuzestan province.

According to the report, following the publication of content on social media allegedly intended to “disturb public opinion, undermine public morale, and spread propaganda against the Islamic Republic,” Shadgan County’s Public Security and Intelligence Police initiated efforts to identify and arrest the individuals.

Rouhollah Ashiri, the police commander of Shadgan, stated that after being identified and with judicial authorization, the individuals were arrested by the Public Security and Intelligence Police and Shadgan Police Station No. 11.

He claimed that following their arrest and during interrogation, the individuals confessed to the alleged offenses and were subsequently referred to the judicial authorities for further legal proceedings.

The report did not disclose the identities of the detainees, their place of detention, or their current status.

Ali Babaei, Azerbaijani-Turk Activist, Sentenced to 9 Months in Prison

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Ali Babaei, Azerbaijani Turk activist, HRANA, علی بابایی

HRANA – Ali Babaei, an Azerbaijani-Turk activist currently held in Tabriz Prison, has been sentenced by Branch 1 of the Tabriz Revolutionary Court to nine months in prison. This sentence comes in addition to a six-year-and-four-month prison term previously imposed on him in a separate case.

According to HRANA, Ali Babaei, an Azerbaijani-Turk activist currently held in Tabriz Prison, has been sentenced to prison.

Mr. Babaei was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Tabriz Revolutionary Court to nine months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.” According to information received by HRANA, this sentence relates to a case opened against him following his arrest in January 2026.

An informed source familiar with the case confirmed the news to HRANA, stating that Mr. Babaei’s arrest in January was intended to prevent him from engaging in activities related to the protests taking place at the time.

The hearing on the charges against this Azerbaijani-Turk activist was held yesterday before the aforementioned branch.

In June 2025, in a separate case, Mr. Babaei was tried alongside 12 other citizens by Branch 2 of the Tabriz Revolutionary Court. In late December 2025, he was subsequently sentenced to two years and nine months in prison on the charge of “membership in an illegal group” and three years and seven months on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security.”

In May 2026, the East Azerbaijan Province Court of Appeals upheld the ruling in full.

Ali Babaei was arrested in Tabriz in September 2023 and was released from Tabriz Prison on bail in January 2024.

According to HRA’s annual statistics, 304 people were arrested in 2025 on the basis of their ethnicity or national-minority status. At least 188 of these arrests were carried out without the presentation of a judicial warrant. Although in many cases the specific allegations and reasons for arrest were not disclosed, given the previous practices of security agencies, it is believed that these individuals may have been arrested for activities related to ethnic rights.

Writer Roozbeh Gilasian Sentenced to Prison

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Gorgan, HRANA, Roozbeh Gilasian

HRANA – Roozbeh Gilasian, a writer from Gorgan, has been sentenced by Branch 1 of the Bandar Abbas Revolutionary Court to four years and eight months in prison.

According to HRANA, Roozbeh Gilasian has been sentenced to prison.

Under a ruling issued on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, by Branch 1 of the Bandar Abbas Revolutionary Court, Mr. Gilasian was sentenced to eight months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime” and four years in prison on the charge of “engaging in educational activities and/or deviant propaganda and/or activities disruptive to the sacred principles of Islam.”

According to information received by HRANA, managing a channel with approximately 100 members and sharing several books that he had previously written and published were among the acts cited as grounds for the charges against Mr. Gilasian.

An informed source close to the writer’s family confirmed the news to HRANA and said: “A number of citizens in Bandar Abbas were arrested following the 12-day war. During the proceedings in their cases, Mr. Gilasian’s name and writings came to the attention of security agencies. He was subsequently arrested as well and faced charges related to the activities of this channel and his works.”

Mr. Gilasian was arrested by security forces in Gorgan in August 2025 and was subsequently released on bail.

Roozbeh Gilasian is a writer from and resident of Gorgan who has previously faced judicial action over his activities.

Artin Ghazanfari Remains in Legal Limbo and Denied Medical Treatment at Greater Tehran Prison

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HRANA – More than seven months after his arrest, Artin Ghazanfari, a Baha’i citizen and photojournalist, remains detained in legal limbo at Greater Tehran Prison. Despite suffering from multiple medical conditions, including heart disease and asthma, he has been denied specialized medical care and transfer to medical facilities outside the prison.

According to HRANA,Artin Ghazanfari, a Baha’i citizen, remains in detention.

An informed source close to his family confirmed the news to HRANA, saying: “Artin Ghazanfari has been held in legal limbo at Greater Tehran Prison for more than seven months. Mr. Ghazanfari suffers from several medical conditions, including heart failure, asthma, and high blood pressure. Despite the health problems caused by these conditions, he has yet to receive effective medical care.”

The source added: “His family’s efforts to secure his temporary release on bail for medical leave have also been unsuccessful. He requires appropriate medical care and transfer to a medical facility outside the prison.”

On July 29, 2026, a court session addressing the charges against this Baha’i citizen was held before Branch 14 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

Mr. Ghazanfari was arrested on January 19, 2026, at his home in Tehran. At the same time, agents searched his home and workplace and confiscated a number of electronic devices, books, work equipment, and personal belongings.

Artin Ghazanfari, a Baha’i citizen and photojournalist, has previously served a prison sentence in connection with his activities.

Four Prisoners Executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad and Gorgan Prison

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Ahmad Haji-Hassani, Ansar Nami, Gorgan Prison, HRANA, Mashhad, Nazif Rasoul Khandeh, Omid Rakhshani, Vakilabad prison

HRANA – At dawn on Wednesday, September 2, four prisoners, including two Afghan nationals, who had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad and Gorgan Prison.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, four prisoners were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad and Gorgan Prison at dawn on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

The prisoners have been identified as Ahmad Haji-Hassani, 50, married, a father of four, and a resident of Gonbad-e Kavus; Omid Rakhshani, 22, from Mashhad; and Ansar Nami, 52, and Nazif Rasoul Khandeh, 46, both from Taloqan, Afghanistan.

According to the report, Ahmad Haji-Hassani was hanged in Gorgan Prison. He had previously been arrested on drug-related charges for “transporting eight kilograms and 700 grams of methamphetamine” and was subsequently sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court.

Omid Rakhshani, Ansar Nami, and Nazif Rasoul Khandeh were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. Rakhshani had been arrested approximately three years earlier on a murder charge and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

Ansar Nami and Nazif Rasoul Khandeh, both Afghan nationals, were arrested two years ago on a murder charge in a joint case and were later sentenced to death by the judiciary.

The two Afghan nationals were executed without being granted a final visit with their families.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced these executions.
According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.