HRANA – Younes Nabizadeh, a resident of Urmia, was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Branch One of the Revolutionary Court of this city.
According to a report by Kolber News, Younes Nabizadeh has been sentenced to imprisonment.
Based on this report, Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia, presided over by Judge Najafzadeh, sentenced this citizen to 10 years and one day in prison on the charge of alleged membership in one of the opposition groups.
Previously, Mr. Nabizadeh’s court hearing was held via video conference in the same judicial branch.
In June 2024, Nabizadeh was arrested by security forces in Urmia and was later transferred to one of the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facilities in this city.
The report did not provide further details regarding this citizen’s current place of detention.
Younes Nabizadeh, 37, is married and the father of two children. He is originally from Delo village in the Dizaj Dol region of Urmia County.
HRANA – Branch 47 of the Isfahan Province Court of Appeals has sentenced Mohammad Abed-Raftar, arrested during the January 2026 protests, to 21 years in prison and a two-year ban on residing in Isfahan Province. He had previously received the same prison sentence and a permanent ban on residing in Isfahan Province at the trial court level.
According to HRANA, Mohammad Abed-Raftar has been sentenced to 21 years in prison.
According to a ruling issued and served on July 2, 2026, by Branch 47 of the Isfahan Province Court of Appeals, Abed-Raftar was sentenced to one year in prison for “propaganda against the regime”; five years for “incitement and encouragement to wage war and commit killings”; five years in prison for “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security” and Ten years for “attempting to manufacture unconventional devices (Molotov cocktails) with the intent of cooperating with hostile states.”
As an additional punishment, he was also sentenced to a two-year ban on residing in Isfahan Province.
According to information received by HRANA, his case has now been referred to the sentence enforcement office.
On April 26, 2026, Abed-Raftar was tried before Branch 102 of the Shahin Shahr and Meymeh Criminal Court Two. On the same day, the court sentenced him to 21 years in prison and a permanent ban on residing in Isfahan Province. The ruling was issued by Javad Kamali, the judge responsible for handling cases within the jurisdiction of the Revolutionary Court in Shahin Shahr.
Although the charges fell within the jurisdiction of the Revolutionary Court, the case was heard by the Shahin Shahr Criminal Court because the city does not have an independent Revolutionary Court.
Abed-Raftar was arrested by security forces on January 8, 2026, and was ultimately released in March after posting 50 billion rials (5 billion tomans) in bail.
Mohammad Abed-Raftar, aged approximately 29, is a resident of Shahin Shahr, Isfahan Province.
HRANA – Neda Dadehjani and Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi, two residents of Qorveh who were arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests, have been sentenced by the Revolutionary and Criminal Courts of Qorveh to a combined total of six years in prison, 62 lashes, and four years of internal exile to Nik Shahr County.
According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, two citizens in Qorveh have been sentenced to prison, flogging, and internal exile.
According to the report, Branch 102 of the Qorveh Criminal Court convicted Neda Dadehjani and Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi on the charge of “disrupting public order and peace.” Each was sentenced to one year in prison, 31 lashes, and two years of internal exile to Nik Shahr County.
In a separate part of their case, Branch One of the Qorveh Revolutionary Court convicted both women of “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security,” sentencing each to an additional two years in prison.
Based on the final ruling, each woman received a sentence of three years’ imprisonment, 31 lashes, and two years of internal exile. Under the final judgment, two years of each prison sentence are enforceable.
The two women were arrested by security forces in connection with the nationwide protests held in January 2026.
Neda Dadehjani, who is active in theater, had previously won an award at a regional theater festival for persons with disabilities. Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi is a resident of Qorveh.
HRANA – On Friday, July 17, Shahab Soleimani, a lawyer, along with Khalil Parandak and Idris Golmohammadi, residents of Ravansar, were arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.
According to a report by HRANA, citing Kolbar News, three citizens have been arrested in Ravansar, Kermanshah province.
The identities of the detainees have been reported as Shahab Soleimani, a lawyer, and Khalil Parandak and Idris Golmohammadi.
According to the report, Shahab Soleimani, Khalil Parandak, and Idris Golmohammadi were arrested on Friday, July 17, by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Ravansar County.
As of 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.
HRANA – HRANA has obtained information regarding the case of 16 citizens arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests, a case referred to as the “Isfahan Shohada Square Case.” HRANA has so far verified the identities of 12 of the defendants. Several of these citizens are facing charges of moharebeh (enmity against God), an accusation that carries severe criminal consequences, including the possibility of a death sentence.
According to HRANA, judicial proceedings are underway against 16 citizens arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests in a case known as the “Isfahan Shohada Square Case.”
Note: The “Isfahan Shohada Square Case” should not be confused with the separate “Isfahan Alikhani Square Case.” Although the two cases involve a similar number of defendants and comparable charges, they are distinct judicial proceedings. In the Alikhani Square case, several defendants were sentenced to death.
HRANA has verified the identities of 12 of the defendants. They are:
• Ahmadreza Saeedi
• Navid Elyasi
• Abolfazl Dadgostar
• Mehdi Mansouri
• Hamed Mehralian
• Mehdi Asadi
• Three brothers: Milad Boveyri, Mehrdad Boveyri, and Ali Boveyri
• Two 20-year-old twin sisters: Taraneh Rahimi and Romina Rahimi
• Setayesh Saedi
These citizens are currently being held in Dastgerd Prison and Dowlatabad Prison in Isfahan. The identities of the remaining four defendants had not been verified by HRANA at the time of publication.
Hearing Held at Dastgerd Prison
According to information received by HRANA, the hearing for all 16 defendants was held on July 13, at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. The proceedings were video recorded.
Judge Morteza Barati and Judge Mohammadreza Tavakkoli presided over the hearing. An individual identified by the surname Kheirollahi attended the session as the prosecutor’s representative.
According to information obtained by HRANA, the case was registered with Branch 5 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court. However, it has been adjudicated by judges from Branch One of the Revolutionary Court in the city.
Most of the defendants are accused of moharebeh through the use of bladed weapons, destruction of public property amounting to “moharebeh”, “assembly and collusion against national security,” and “propaganda against the regime.”
Defense Lawyers Denied Full Access to the Case File
Before the hearing, defense attorneys were denied access to the majority of the case file and were not given the opportunity to fully review the documents, evidence, and other materials contained in it.
In response to these restrictions, the defense lawyers objected and requested sufficient time to examine the case file, as well as a postponement of the court’s verdict.
A source close to the families of several defendants told HRANA:
“The lawyers’ access to the case file was restricted, and they were unable to review all of the documents and evidence before the hearing.”
Restricting defense lawyers’ access to the contents of the case file—particularly in a case in which several defendants face the charge of moharebeh (enmity against God) and the risk of severe punishments—can seriously undermine the right to an effective defense, adequate time and facilities to prepare that defense, and the guarantees of a fair trial.
Differences in the Charges Against Some Defendants
According to HRANA’s investigations and documentation, two of the defendants have been charged with aiding and abetting moharebeh and aiding and abetting the destruction of public property.
The charges against Setayesh Saedi also differ from those brought against several of the other defendants. The principal charge in her case is “assembly and collusion against national security.” Based on the evidence contained in the case file, her defense lawyers have requested that she be acquitted.
Several Defendants Connected to Shoe Stores in Shohada Square
According to information obtained by HRANA, the events underlying this case originated in the vicinity of several shoe stores in Shohada Square in Isfahan. Most of the defendants either owned or worked at these stores.
Among the defendants are three brothers, Milad Booari, Mehrdad Booari, and Ali Booari. Milad Booari owned a shoe store in Isfahan, while his two brothers and their mother worked at the same shop. Taraneh Rahimi and Ahmadreza Saeedi were also employees of that store.
Taraneh and Romina Rahimi, twin sisters, are also among the defendants.
Defendant Alleges Torture During Interrogation
During the court hearing, Ahmadreza Saeedi told the judges that he had been subjected to torture while under interrogation.
According to his testimony, the investigating judge personally used an electric stun gun to inflict injuries to his neck and genitals.
At the time of publication, it remains unclear whether a formal complaint has been filed regarding Mr. Saeedi’s allegations or whether an independent investigation has been opened to examine the torture claims and identify those allegedly responsible.
Given the nature and severity of the conduct described, the allegations raised by the defendant require a prompt, independent, impartial, and effective investigation. Furthermore, any statements or confessions that may have been obtained through torture, threats, or other forms of ill-treatment should not be relied upon in judicial proceedings or used as the basis for a conviction.
Uncertainty Surrounding the Defendants’ Alleged Connection to the Deaths of Two Individuals
During the January 2026 protests, two individuals lost their lives in the vicinity of Shohada Square in Isfahan. These events ultimately led to the judicial case known as the “Isfahan Shohada Square Case.”
One of the deceased was identified as a member of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while the other was described as a homeless man.
20-year-old Taraneh Rahimi
According to information obtained by HRANA, the indictment issued against the defendants does not include any specific murder charges related to the deaths of these two individuals. Instead, the proceedings have focused on charges including moharebeh (enmity against God), destruction of public property, assembly and collusion against national security, and propaganda against the regime.
A source familiar with the case told HRANA that, during the hearing, no evidence was presented specifically establishing the defendants’ involvement in the deaths of the two individuals.
The source further stated that the location where the IRGC member died was separate from the area where several of the defendants were working near the shoe stores, and that, according to the available information, no connection has been established between those defendants and the incident that resulted in his death.
Regarding the second victim, the same source said that a video found on the mobile phones of several defendants shows Taraneh Rahimi urging those present not to assault the homeless man while a group of individuals was attacking him.
According to information received by HRANA, this video has been included among the evidence in the case file.
In light of the absence of any specific murder charges in the indictment, and the available information indicating that no evidence was presented linking the defendants to the deaths of these two individuals, attributing legal responsibility for those deaths to the defendants would be without legal basis.
Background on the January 2026 Protests
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.
HRANA – Fariba Hosseini, a resident of Shiraz, has been sentenced by Branch 1 of the Shiraz Revolutionary Court to nine years and nine months of discretionary imprisonment, along with additional punishments.
According to HRANA, Fariba Hosseini has been sentenced to imprisonment.
According to a ruling issued on July 7, 2026, by Branch 1 of the Shiraz Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Sadati, and recently served on Ms. Hosseini, she was sentenced to six years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security through supporting calls issued by groups opposed to the regime,” 30 months in prison for “insulting the Supreme Leader,” and 15 months in prison for “propaganda against the regime.” She was also sentenced to a two-year ban on leaving the country, including the revocation of her passport, as well as a two-year ban on online activities.
Notably, in this case, the court imposed sentences up to one-quarter above the maximum penalties prescribed by law for each charge. The ruling cites Articles 134 and 137 of the Islamic Penal Code, under which a judge may increase the statutory maximum sentence for each offense by up to one-quarter. The court also ruled that, among the sentences imposed, only the harshest sentence is enforceable.
Ms. Hosseini had previously stood trial before the Revolutionary Court earlier this year. After the initial ruling was issued and the case was referred to the Legal Medicine Organization for evaluation, she declined to appear for the required examination. The case was subsequently reheard by the Shiraz Revolutionary Court, resulting in the issuance of the recent ruling.
Ms. Hosseini was arrested in January 2026 in Shiraz and was released from Adelabad Prison in March 2026 after posting bail.
Fariba Hosseini, a resident of Shiraz, has previously been arrested and convicted on other occasions.
HRANA – Paria Dadgar Safa, one of the defendants in connection with the January 2026 nationwide protests, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Tehran Province Court of Appeals. Four years of the sentence have been suspended.
According to HRANA, Paria Dadgar Safahas been sentenced to imprisonment.
Based on information received by HRANA, Branch 36 of the Tehran Province Court of Appeals sentenced Ms. Dadgar Safa to 10 years in prison, with four years of the sentence suspended. She had previously been sentenced to 10 years in prison in the initial trial by Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Mohammad-Reza Amouzad.
Ribwar Marabi, another defendant in the same case, was also handed a similar sentence. The cases of both defendants have been referred to the Evin Prosecutor’s Office Enforcement of Judgments Branch for implementation of the sentences.
The case against Ms. Dadgarsafa stems from the January 2026 protests.
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.
HRANA – Ehsan Ghadiri, a former political prisoner, has been sentenced to one year in prison by Branch 7 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
According to HRANA, Ehsan Ghadiri has been sentenced to imprisonment.
According to a ruling issued by Branch 7 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on July 12, 2026, and formally served on Mr. Ghadiri yesterday, he was sentenced to one year in prison on the charge of propaganda against the regime.
The court hearing on Mr. Ghadiri’s case was held on July 11, 2026, before the same branch.
Mr. Ghadiri was violently arrested at a checkpoint in Tehran on April 2, 2026, and transferred to Greater Tehran Penitentiary. He was ultimately released on April 25, 2026, after posting bail.
Ehsan Ghadiri was previously released from Evin Prison in September 2024 after completing a one-year prison sentence.
HRANA – Ali Kalateh-Dolati, a resident of Sabzevar who had been under judicial pursuit in connection with a case related to the January protests, was arrested by security forces at his home yesterday and taken to an undisclosed location.
According to HRANA, Ali Kalateh-Dolati has been arrested.
Based on information received by HRANA, security forces raided his home on the morning of Thursday, July 16, and arrested him.
A source close to Mr. Kalateh-Dolati’s family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “He had been facing a judicial case in connection with the January 2026 protests and was under judicial pursuit.”
As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding his whereabouts or the charges brought against him.
HRANA – The attorney for Dena Karari, a dual Iranian-American citizen, announced that his client has left Iran and is en route to the United States. Ms. Karari, who traveled to Iran in December 2024 to visit her family, was detained for a period and later released on bail. However, she had been barred from leaving the country until today.
According to HRANA, on Thursday, July 16, 2026, Dena Karari departed Iran.
Jared Genser, Ms. Karari’s attorney, stated in a post, that his client is now safe and on her way back to the United States.
Genser also said in an interview that “53-year-old Karari had suffered a massive heart attack last week, and there were significant concerns about her condition moving forward.”
According to Genser, Iranian authorities had pursued charges against Ms. Karari on allegations of “cooperation with a hostile government” and “espionage.” He described the accusations as baseless and said that although she had been accused, she was never formally charged.
Dena Karari, a dual citizen of the United States and Iran, traveled to Iran in December 2024 to visit her family. As she was preparing to leave the country, security agents confiscated her passports. She was detained for a period and later released on bail; however, she was not permitted to leave Iran.
Karari is an employee of a U.S. technology company and the founder of a charitable organization supporting underprivileged children in Iran.
