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Leila Afarin Denied Specialized Medical Care Despite Brain Tumor Diagnosis

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Leila Afarin, لیلا آفرین

HRANA – Leila Afarin, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, continues to be denied specialized medical care despite suffering from a brain tumor and joint disorders. Authorities have also rejected her requests for conditional release or furlough leading to release.

According to HRANA News Agency, Leila Afarin remains deprived of specialized medical treatment.

A source close to the political prisoner confirmed the information to HRANA, stating: “Ms. Afarin has a malignant brain tumor and suffers from joint disorders. Her physical condition has deteriorated significantly. She is currently experiencing symptoms including loss of balance, tremors in her hands and feet, and impaired vision. Despite her urgent need for specialized medical care, she continues to be denied access to adequate treatment.”

The source further noted that although Afarin has become eligible for conditional release and has only about nine months remaining on her sentence, authorities have yet to approve either her request for conditional release or furlough connected to her release.

It is worth noting that the political prisoner was transferred to a hospital for treatment some time ago but was returned to prison shortly afterward without receiving adequate medical care.

Leila Afarin, aged approximately 33, was arrested by security forces and transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison on December 10, 2025. She was subsequently sentenced by the Tehran Revolutionary Court to one year in prison.

Prisoner Executed on Drug-Related Charges in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

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Adelabad Prison, HRANA, Rasoul Rasouli, رسول رسولی

HRANA – The death sentence of a prisoner who had previously been convicted on drug-related charges was carried out at dawn today, Wednesday, July 1, in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to HRANA News Agency, a prisoner was executed in Adel Abad Prison in Shiraz. HRANA has identified the prisoner, who was hanged at dawn today, Wednesday, July 1, as Rasoul Rasouli.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Rasouli had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judicial authorities.

At the time of writing, prison officials and the relevant authorities have not officially announced the execution.

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.

Teachers’ Union Activist Jan-Mohammad Ahmadi Arrested

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HRANA, Jan-Mohammad Ahmadi, Nurabad Mamasani

HRANA – Jan-Mohammad Ahmadi, a retired teacher and head of the Teachers’ Trade Association of Nurabad Mamasani, was arrested yesterday by security forces at the entrance to the city of Nurabad Mamasani.

According to a report by HRANA, citing the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations, Jan-Mohammad Ahmadi, a retired teacher and head of the Teachers’ Trade Association of Nurabad Mamasani, was arrested on Tuesday, June 30.

According to the report, Ahmadi was detained by security forces at the entrance to the city of Nurabad Mamasani.

At the time of writing, no information is available regarding the arresting authority, his place of detention, the reasons for his arrest, or the charges brought against this teachers’ union activist.

Ahmadi had previously been prosecuted in a case related to teachers’ union activities. He was convicted on the charge of “propaganda against the regime” and sentenced to pay a fine in lieu of imprisonment. The execution of that sentence was suspended for a period of three years.

Political Prisoner Saeed Shah-Ghaleh Marks 26th Year Behind Bars

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Evin Prison, Qom prison, Saeed Shah Ghaleh, سعید شاه قلعه

HRANA – Saeed Shah-Ghaleh, a political prisoner, is currently serving the twenty-sixth year of his life sentence in Ward 4 of Qom Prison. Despite his repeated requests over the years, the relevant authorities have so far refused to grant him temporary leave or release through a special pardon.

According to HRANA, Saeed Shah-Ghaleh, one of Iran’s longest-held political prisoners, continues to serve his life sentence in Qom Prison.

A source familiar with the matter confirmed the information to HRANA, stating: “Mr. Shah-Ghaleh is serving the twenty-sixth year of his life sentence in Ward 4 of Qom Prison. Despite his repeated requests over the years for temporary leave or release through a special pardon, none of the relevant authorities have responded to his appeals, and there has been no change in his situation.”

Shah-Ghaleh, who has spent more than two decades behind bars, was transferred from Bushehr Prison to Ward 4 of Qom Prison in 2022. He had previously been held in Evin Prison and Mahshahr Prison.

Shah-Ghaleh was arrested in 2000 and was initially sentenced to death by a criminal court on the charge of “enmity against God (moharebeh) through collaboration with the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK).” His sentence was later reduced by one degree to life imprisonment.

There have also been reports that Shah-Ghaleh was subjected to physical assault while in prison in 2008. Additionally, in 2022, he was reportedly coerced into making a forced confession renouncing his affiliation with the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization, which was obtained under psychological pressure.

Teacher Azadeh Saleki Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

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Azadeh Saleki, HRANA, Razavi Khorasan Province

HRANA – Azadeh Saleki, a teacher employed in Khaf and one of those arrested during January 2026 protests, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the Appeals Court of Razavi Khorasan Province. She had previously been sentenced to 10 years in prison at the trial court.

According to a report by HRANA, citing the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations, Azadeh Saleki has been sentenced to imprisonment.

Based on the report, the Appeals Court of Razavi Khorasan Province reduced her sentence to five years in prison. She had initially been sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment at the trial stage.

Saleki was arrested during January 2026 protests and was released temporarily after approximately one month upon posting bail of 30 billion rials.

In 2022, she was also suspended from her job for one month due to her statements and activities. She was subsequently transferred from Torbat-e Heydarieh to Khaf.

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Abbas Lesani and Yousef Kari Launch Hunger Strike in Evin Prison

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Abbas Lesani, Ali Kheirjoo, Behzad Dashti, Evin Prison, Yousef Kari

HRANA – Abbas Lesani (Lisani) and Yousef Kari, two Azerbaijani-Turk activists, remain in detention at Evin Prison. For two days, the two have been on a hunger strike in protest against prison authorities’ decision to transfer them to separate wards without observing the principle of separating prisoners based on the nature of their alleged offenses.

According to HRANA News Agency, Abbas Lesani and Yousef Kari remain in detention. Lesani and Kari informed their families and relatives that they began a hunger strike on Sunday, June 28, in protest against prison officials’ decision to transfer them to separate wards without complying with prison classification regulations and the principle of separating inmates according to the nature of their alleged offenses.

When prison authorities attempted to transfer them to separate wards in Ward 7, the two men stated that they would begin a hunger strike if prison regulations and the principle of separating prisoners based on the nature of their alleged offenses were not respected.

The trial of Abbas Lesani, Ali Kheirjoo, Yousef Kari, and Behzad Dashti, all Azerbaijani-Turk activists, was held on May 30 before Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court. The defendants refused to attend the hearing.

In January 2026, Abbas Lesani was formally charged in Branch 6 of the Evin Prosecutor’s Office, presided over by Vahid Naseri, with offenses including “forming an illegal group, assembly and collusion against national security, and disrupting public order.” Yousef Kari, along with two other individuals, was charged with “membership in an illegal group, assembly and collusion against national security, and disrupting public order.”

Despite more than seven months having passed since their arrests, Abbas Lesani and Yousef Kari continue to be held in the quarantine section of Ward 7 of Evin Prison.

The two activists were arrested on November 11, 2025, outside Evin Prison while expressing support for the sit-in protest by the families of political prisoners Taher Naghavi and Vadood Asadi, who are imprisoned there. On November 18, 2025, Abbas Lesani and Yousef Kari, along with two other individuals, were transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison.

Abbas Lesani and Yousef Kari, both Azerbaijani-Turk activists, have previously been arrested and subjected to judicial prosecution due to their civil activism.

January 2026 Protests: Aria Norani Sentenced to Prison

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Aria Norani, Arya Norani, North Khorasan province, آریا نورانی

HRANA News Agency – Aria Norani, a teacher and one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests, has been sentenced to 14 months in prison by the judicial authorities of North Khorasan Province.

According to a report by HRANA  , citing the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations, Aria Norani has been sentenced to imprisonment.

According to the report, the teacher was sentenced to 14 months in prison by the judicial authorities of North Khorasan Province. The report does not specify the charges brought against him.

Mr. Norani was arrested by security forces during the January 2026 protests and was released on bail after two weeks.

Aria Norani is a formally employed primary school teacher in Maneh County, North Khorasan Province.

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.

Rezvaneh Ahmadkhan-Beigi Returns to Evin Prison with Her Young Child

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Behfar Lalehzari, Mahfar Lalehzari, Rezvaneh Ahmadkhan Beigi

HRANA – Today, Rezvaneh Ahmadkhan Beigi, a civil rights activist, was transferred to Evin Prison along with her young child to continue serving her prison sentence.

Based on information received by HRANA, yesterday, June 29, Rezvaneh Ahmadkhan Beigi was transferred to Evin Prison along with her young daughter, Mahfar Lalehzari, who is under two years old, to continue serving her prison sentence.

This political prisoner had been granted furlough from Evin Prison on September 18, 2024, to give birth.

In January 2024, Rezvaneh Ahmadkhan Beigi and her husband, Behfar Lalehzari, were sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of assembly and collusion against domestic security and propaganda against the regime. The sentence was upheld in March 2024, but after their request for retrial was accepted and the case was reviewed by a parallel branch, it was reduced to 21 months in prison.

Rezvaneh Ahmadkhan-Beigi was arrested by security forces at her home on September 18, 2023, along with her husband, Behfar Lalehzari.

Rezvaneh Ahmadkhan Beigi and Behfar Lalehzari have previously faced arrest and imprisonment in connection with their activities.

Two Prisoners Executed at Yasuj Prison

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Mahmoud Ghaem, Mohammad Ali Haji-Hassani, moharebeh, Yasuj Prison

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, June 22, two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death in separate cases on charges of murder and moharebeh (enmity against God) through armed robbery were executed at Yasuj Prison.

According to a report by the Iran Human Rights Organization, the executions were carried out on June 22, 2026, at Yasuj Prison. The prisoners have been identified as Mohammad Ali Haji-Hassani, 25, from Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, and Mahmoud Ghaem, 28, from Yasuj.

According to the report, Mohammad Ali Haji-Hassani had been arrested less than two years ago on a murder charge following a physical altercation that resulted in the death of another individual. He was subsequently sentenced to death.

Mahmoud Ghaem was arrested approximately four years ago on charges of moharebeh (enmity against God) through armed robbery and was sentenced to death. In the same case, two other defendants were each sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment, while Ghaem, identified as the principal defendant, received the death sentence.

As of the time of publication, prison authorities and the relevant institutions had not officially announced the 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.

Journalist Omid Faraghat Arrested

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HRANA, Karaj, Omid Faraghat, امید فراغت

HRANA – Omid Faraghat, a journalist based in Karaj, was arrested yesterday after being summoned by security authorities. He was transferred to the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office and was ultimately sent to prison following the issuance of a temporary detention order.

According to HRANA, Omid Faraghat has been arrested. The journalist was summoned by security authorities earlier this morning and taken to the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office. Following the issuance of a temporary detention order, he was transferred to prison.

The charges brought against Omid Faraghat are “disturbing public opinion” and “acting against national security.”

Faraghat had announced the previous day that he had been summoned to the Security Police by phone.

In November 2025, Branch 36 of the Tehran Province Court of Appeals sentenced Faraghat to pay a fine of 20 million tomans in lieu of serving a three-month prison sentence. He had previously been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court in the same case.

In August 2025, a hearing was held at the Karaj Revolutionary Court in another case against Faraghat on charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “disturbing public opinion.” He was acquitted of both charges in that case.

Omid Faraghat, a journalist and political media activist based in Karaj, has previously faced judicial prosecution due to his professional activities.