Death Sentence of Mansour Jamali Upheld by the Supreme Court

HRANA – The death sentence of Mansour Jamali, a political prisoner held in Choobindar Prison in Qazvin, has been upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court. He had previously been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Qazvin on the charge of “enmity against God” (moharebeh). Recent days have shown a sharp increase in developments related to the sentencing and execution of political prisoners compared to the previous month.

A source familiar with the case, while confirming the news, told HRANA: “Recently, Mansour Jamali’s death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court and was formally communicated to him in prison two days ago. This political prisoner had previously been sentenced to death by Branch One of the Revolutionary Court of Qazvin, presided over by Esmail Asadi, on the charge of ‘moharebeh through membership in the MEK organization.’”

According to information received by HRANA, the indictment in his case was referred to court after 15 months. During both his detention and the judicial proceedings, he was denied access to a lawyer of his own choosing.

Mansour Jamali, born in 1970 in Urmia, holds a high school diploma. He is the father of two children and has worked as a sports coach in various disciplines. Mr. Jamali was arrested in October 2023 in Buin Zahra County. He is currently being held in Choobindar Prison, Qazvin.

In recent days, the execution of political prisoners has risen at an alarming rate. In the past three days alone, four political prisoners, Akbar Daneshvar-Kar, Seyed Mohammad Taghavi-Sangdehi, Babak Alipour, and Pouya Ghobadi, were executed.

Baha’i Citizen Minou Andakhs Arrested in Sari

HRANA – Minou Andakhs, a Baha’i resident of Sari, was arrested by security forces last night and transferred to an undisclosed location.

Based on information received by HRANA, the arrest of this Baha’i citizen took place on the evening of Tuesday, March 31, 2026, when security forces entered her home in Sari without presenting a judicial warrant. At the same time, Ms. Andakhs’ mobile phone was confiscated by the agents.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding her place of detention or the charges brought against her.

Previously, on December 28, 2025, the home of this citizen was also searched by security forces while she was not present. During that search, religious books and some of her personal belongings were confiscated.

Over the past decade, the Baha’i community in Iran has been subjected to security and judicial repression more than any other religious minority. A review of HRA’s annual reports, 62.41% of reports concerning religious minorities in the past year were related to violations of the rights of Baha’i citizens.

At least 188 Citizens Arrested in Connection with the War

HRANA – As the wave of mass arrests related to the war continued, domestic media outlets reported the detention of another 188 individuals.

According to Mehr News Agnecy, the IRGC Intelligence Organization of Markazi Province announced that 65 citizens were arrested in relation to the war in the province. One person was arrested for “collecting information from sensitive centers for Israel.” The arrest of five others was also carried out on charges of “insulting Iran’s independence and freedom, Islamic sanctities, engaging in propaganda activities against the country, and insulting the flag and national and religious symbols.”

It further stated that 59 others were arrested for reasons including “welcoming and encouraging enemies in attacks on Iran, including attacks on residential areas, public places and property, military centers, the assassination of commanders and officials, as well as writing slogans and filming military and missile sites.”

Tasnim News Agency also reported, citing the prosecutor of Golestan Province, that at least 117 people have been arrested by the province’s IRGC intelligence forces since the start of the war.

According to him, these arrests were made for “cooperating with International and Manoto media outlets, supporting calls by opposition groups, and carrying out anti-security actions.” He further claimed that a number of firearms, bladed weapons, and propaganda leaflets featuring opposition figures had been discovered and confiscated from the accused.

Meanwhile, Young Journalists Club published a video from the IRGC Intelligence Organization showing several citizens arrested for filming missile attacks. In the released footage, at least six citizens can be seen. At the same time, their forced confessions were also broadcast, though the conditions under which they were recorded are unknown.

These reports did not mention the identities of those arrested or their place of detention.

It should be noted that the military attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the beginning of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related incidents across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirty-second day of the conflict, published last night.

Monthly Report – March 2026: Human Rights Situation in Iran

HRANA- This report provides a statistical summary of human rights violations in Iran. The execution of political prisoners and protesters detained during the January protests, along with the arrest of individuals for expressing their opinions and sharing information about the war, were among the most significant human rights violations reported this month.

Executions

In March 2026, the Iranian regime executed eight men, a figure that declined compared to the previous month due to the outbreak of war. Three of the executions were carried out in public.

A notable aspect of these executions is that all eight individuals were executed on political and security-related charges. Seven were executed on charges of “spreading corruption on earth” (efsad-e fel arz), including the execution of three protesters arrested during the January protests. One individual, Kourosh Keyvani, an Iranian-Swedish dual national, was also hanged on espionage charges.

Right to Life

Freedom of Thought and Expression

During this month, 4,169 people were arrested for exercising their freedom of expression and opinion, marking a 2.5-fold increase compared to the previous month.

Additionally, two individuals were sentenced by Iranian courts to a combined total of 132 months in prison, including a five-year prison sentence for Kiumars Vaezi, a teacher from Sonqor.

There were also 45 cases of property confiscation recorded, particularly involving citizens residing outside the country.

Freedom of Epxression

Prisoners’ Rights

The statistics on prisoners’ rights violations reported by HRANA for this month are as follows: 39 cases of forced confessions from detainees, one case of physical torture, one case of psychological torture, and 32 cases in which prisoners were subjected to pressure and threats.

In addition, 32 cases of prisoners being beaten were reported. In one case, HRANA documented a clash in Chabahar Prison following protests over food ration cuts, during which more than ten prisoners were injured.

There were also two cases of prisoner killings, two cases of denial of medical care, ten cases of prisoners being held in harsh conditions, 19 cases of detainees or prisoners being kept in limbo without clarification of their status, 13 cases in which families of detainees were kept uninformed, and one case of denial of access to legal counsel.

Prisoners rights

Kolbars and Fuel Carriers

During the past month, two citizens were killed and one person was injured as a result of indiscriminate shootings by military/law enforcement forces.

In one of these cases, IRGC forces opened fire on a vehicle near Baneh County, killing the driver, Arman Khaleghpanah.

Workers’ Rights

In March, HRANA reported one death and two injuries caused by workplace accidents. The data collected on workers’ rights has remained limited due to the internet shutdown.

Women’s Rights

Regarding women’s rights, in this month, the killing of three women was reported by HRANA. In one case in Shahriar, a man killed his wife and her parents.

Children’s Rights

In the past month, the detention of two teenagers was reported: 17-year-old Mahan Hemmati in Isfahan, and 15-year-old Ariyo Moshrefi in Savojbolagh County. According to reports, Ariyo Moshrefi was arrested along with his mother for “expressing happiness over the death of Seyed Ali Khamenei.”

Religious Minorities

During this month, security forces arrested eight members of religious minorities. There were also reports of two interrogations and four home searches.

Ethnic Rights

Ethnic minorities experienced 13 arrests and three home searches by security forces during this month. Six of these arrests were carried out without the presentation of an arrest warrant.

 

Day 32 of U.S. and Israeli Attacks on Iran: Strikes Focused on Central Regions of the Country

HRANA– In the last 24 hours, and as of March 31, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 312 attacks across 164 incidents in 19 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 51 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). A large share of the attacks was concentrated on the provinces of Isfahan and Fars.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 31, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 24 civilians were killed and 24 civilians were injured.

Aggregated data since the beginning of the conflict on February 28, 2026, based on incidents recorded in the incident tab and using minimum values for figures marked “more than”:

• Civilian fatalities: 1,598 people (including at least 244 children)

• Military fatalities: 1,212 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 709 people

Note on Official Statements: Alongside HRANA’s independent reporting, several official aggregated figures were also recorded today from state media sources, including:

According to figures announced by the Ministry of Health: “From the beginning of the imposed Ramadan war until today (from March 29  to March 31), 479 people injured in the Zionist-American regime’s attacks are currently hospitalized in medical centers. A total of 25,747 people have been treated and discharged. According to Ministry of Health data, during this period the number of martyrs and injured personnel in the country’s healthcare sector stands at 24 and 114 respectively. In addition, the total number of surgeries performed since the beginning of the imposed Ramadan war until today is 1,081.”

Fatemeh Mohajerani, the government spokesperson, stated: “So far, the number of women killed in the enemy’s Zionist-American attacks is 249, the number of victims under the age of 18 is 216, and the number of victims under the age of 5 is 17.”

Pirhossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, claimed that 16 academic and university centers across the country had been subjected to widespread and deliberate attacks. Referring to the damage, he added: “Numerous universities were affected during these attacks, including the University of Art in Tehran, the Institute for Color Research, Urmia University, Shahid Rajaee University, Khajeh Nasir University, Urmia University of Technology, Islamic Revolution University, Payame Noor University of Divandarreh, higher education centers in Lorestan, Iran University of Science and Technology, Isfahan University of Art, Persian Gulf University of Bushehr, the Aerospace Research Institute, Isfahan Science and Research Town, University of Hormozgan, and Isfahan University of Technology.”

Since these figures are presented in aggregate form and cannot be accurately matched to specific incidents, they have not been included in the event-based calculations used in HRANA’s independent reporting section of this review. They are mentioned here solely as a record of official statements.

1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours

In the last 24 hours, incidents were reported across multiple provinces, reflecting a geographically dispersed pattern of hostilities. In a large portion of the incidents, the method/type of attack has not yet been confirmed and has been recorded as “undetermined.” In cases where the attack type was identifiable, airstrikes and drone attacks were reported.

Preliminary analysis shows that Tehran Province ranks first among the provinces targeted, accounting for 37% of all recorded attacks. Isfahan Province, with a 31% share, ranks second, while Fars Province, with 13%, places third. The list is followed by the provinces of Hormozgan, Bushehr, and Qazvin, respectively.

Map of Attacks Day 32

2. List of Objects Reported Hit

In the past 24 hours, the recorded attacks have damaged 41 distinct objects or facilities. These include a range of different types of targets. In some cases, damage caused by nearby strikes or secondary consequences of the attacks has also been reported.

Examples of targets recorded over the past 24 hours:

• 8th Armored Division Garrison (Najafabad)

• Vatanpour Army Aviation Base (Isfahan)

• 55th Airborne Brigade Headquarters (Shiraz)

• Air Base (Bushehr)

• Lenjan Defense Industries (Isfahan)

For a number of the listed targets, the exact nature of the target (civilian/military/dual-use) is still under review, and classifications may be revised as additional information becomes available.

Facilities Protected Under International Humanitarian Law:

Under international humanitarian law, medical facilities, educational institutions, humanitarian facilities, religious sites, and emergency service centers are among the many objects that maintain special protected status and are afforded special protection. In the past 24 hours, HRANA has preliminarily recorded the following cases:

• A clinic (Zanjan)

• Shahed Asieh Girls’ High School (Tehran)

• The administrative building, guesthouse, and library of Hosseiniyeh Azam (Zanjan)

• Damage to 30 residential units (Kermanshah)

• A nomadic tent (Bandar Deylam)

3. Civilian Casualties

In the past 24 hours, at least 24 civilian citizens, including eight children, have been killed, and 24 other civilians have been injured. All classifications remain preliminary and may be updated as new information becomes available.

4. Military Casualties

During the reporting period, one military force member was killed. Military casualties are generally reported in the context of attacks on Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases. Where possible, organizational affiliation and operational context are being assessed; however, not all details have yet been independently verified.

In some incidents, individuals have been killed in the vicinity of military targets; however, their official status has not yet been definitively determined. These cases remain under review, and if reliable information indicating a different status becomes available, the classification may be revised accordingly.

It is believed that military casualties are significantly higher than the figures reported in these reports. However, due to the sensitive nature of military information and the limited access of human rights groups and media to locations where military forces are present, this section largely reflects reports of senior officers or military personnel who were present in urban areas.

5. Confirmed but Unspecified Casualties

Two fatalities reported in the past 24 hours remain classified as unspecified, meaning HRANA has not yet been able to determine with sufficient certainty whether these individuals were civilians or military personnel.

Burials: Today, 15 burials linked to attacks from previous days were recorded.

A Note on HRANA Methodology

Note that, in line with HRANA policy, this report reflects only incidents that occurred within the territorial borders of Iran.

The information contained in this report is compiled through HRANA’s established documentation network. Data is collected from a combination of field reports, local contacts, medical and emergency sources, civil society networks, and open source materials, including publicly available images, videos, and official statements where relevant. Each reported incident is logged and assessed through an internal review process before publication.

Given the evolving nature of hostilities, information is gathered on a rolling basis and reflects the status of documentation at the time of publication.

The figures presented in this report may not reflect the full scope of harm. Ongoing hostilities, damage to infrastructure, communication disruptions, restricted access to affected areas, and security risks for sources may limit the ability to document incidents comprehensively.

Delays in medical reporting, difficulties in confirming identities, and restricted access to certain provinces may result in temporary undercounting. As access improves or additional evidence emerges, casualty figures and incident classifications may be revised accordingly.

HRANA remains committed to transparency, methodological rigor, and the continual updating of its findings as new verified information becomes available.

 

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After Four Executions, Five Political Prisoners Face Imminent Risk

HRANA – Mohammad-Amin Biglari, Shahin Vahedparast Kaloor, Abolfazl Salehi Siavashani, Amirhossein Hatami, and Ali Fahim, five political prisoners sentenced to death by the Tehran Revolutionary Court in connection with the burning of a Basij base during the January protests of 2026, have been transferred to solitary confinement in Ghezel Hesar Prison. Following the execution of four other political prisoners over the past two days, their transfer has intensified concerns over their fate and the imminent risk that their sentences may be carried out.

On the evening of Sunday this week, a large number of political prisoners in Ghezel Hesar were moved to an undisclosed location, including several political prisoners already sentenced to death.

Only hours after this transfer, the death sentences of Akbar Daneshvar-Kar and Seyed Mohammad Taghavi-Sangdehi, two political prisoners, were carried out. Today, from among the same group of transferred political prisoners, Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi were also executed.

After a period of uncertainty regarding the fate of the remaining transferred prisoners, HRANA has learned that at least five of them have been transferred to solitary cells in Unit 3, Ward 35 of Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

These individuals had been sentenced to death in a case related to the January 2026 protests. Given the executions of four other political prisoners over the past two days, this transfer has raised serious concerns regarding their fate and the danger of their executions being carried out.

Their case was heard in Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolqasem Salavati, and on February 7, 2026, death sentences were issued against them.

Hassan Aghakhani, one of the privately retained lawyers for Mohammad-Amin Biglari, had previously pointed to serious ambiguities regarding the alleged “confession” attributed to his client. He stated that the court-appointed lawyer at the preliminary stage had informed the family that the defendant had confessed, but the content of this confession, the conditions under which it was obtained, and the supporting documentation had never been made clear to the defense lawyers. He stressed that attributing this confession to his client is subject to serious doubt.

This case was opened following the events of the evening of January 8, 2026, and the fire at a Basij base in eastern Tehran. According to reports and videos of forced confessions aired by state television, these individuals had not played any role in setting the fire or destroying property at the site, but had merely entered a building that had already been set ablaze by others.

It is worth noting that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Tehran. Within two days, they spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these demonstrations became among the most widespread protests in recent years. Following the crackdown by security forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security institutions. For further information, you can refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter” which documents the first fifty days following the onset of nationwide protests in Iran.

At Least Eight Citizens Arrested in Different Cities

HRANA – Four citizens in Selseleh County, one in Shirvan County, and three others in Eslamshahr were arrested on allegations including “contact with foreign media outlets and disturbing public opinion.” A video of the forced confession of one of these individuals has also been published, though the conditions under which it was recorded remain unclear.

According to Mehr News Agency, four citizens were arrested in Selseleh. Police in Lorestan Province announced that at dawn today, Tuesday, March 31, officers in Selseleh County arrested four individuals accused of “intimidation and disturbing public opinion.” The report claims that these citizens had gone door to door telling residents that an airstrike had occurred and urging them to evacuate the area. The accused have reportedly been handed over to the relevant judicial authorities for legal proceedings.

According to another Mehr report, the Shirvan police commander announced the arrest of an individual accused of contacting a foreign television network and asking countries involved in the war to attack his city of residence. A video of this citizen’s forced confession has also been released, although the circumstances in which it was filmed are unknown.

According to Tasnim, the Eslamshahr prosecutor stated that three individuals described as “agents linked to networks affiliated with the Israeli regime” were arrested in the county. Their arrest was reportedly related to recording and sending videos and messages to those networks.

These reports did not mention the identities of those arrested or the locations where they are being held.

It should be noted that the military attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the beginning of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related incidents across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirty-first day of the conflict, published last night.

At Least 67 Citizens Arrested in Connection with the War

HRANA – Domestic media outlets have reported that at least 67 citizens have been arrested in connection with the war: one in Robat Karim, two in Naein, ten in Tabriz, and 54 in the provinces of Tehran, Gilan, Fars, and Kermanshah.

According to Ham-Mihan, the Robat Karim prosecutor claimed that a citizen who had “recorded and sent footage expressing happiness over the attack on the Saba Battery factory to foreign media outlets” was identified and arrested.

In another report, Ham-Mihan announced that 10 citizens were arrested in Tabriz by police forces. According to the report, these individuals had allegedly been “sending information about the locations of security forces, as well as images and videos of projectile impact sites, to foreign media outlets.” It is further claimed that four of them were arrested on charges of espionage for countries involved in the war, including the United States and Israel.

Separately, Mehr News Agency reported that two citizens were arrested in Naein County. The Naein police commander stated that two citizens who had been “communicating with and sending information to foreign media outlets” were identified and detained.

In another report, IRIB News announced that 54 citizens were arrested in four provinces by the Ministry of Intelligence. According to the Ministry, 41 were arrested in Tehran, five in Fars Province, and eight in Gilan and Kermanshah Provinces.

According to this report, these individuals were arrested on allegations including “communication with countries involved in the war and opposition groups, intent to carry out terrorist acts, sending images of missile strike locations, filming and photographing such sites, and sending the material to Iran International.”

The same report added that during the arrests, authorities allegedly discovered and seized several homemade bombs, bladed weapons, a handgun, three organizational communication devices, one pistol, and one Starlink satellite internet device.

The reports did not provide further details, including the identities of those arrested, the exact dates and locations of the arrests, or where they are being held.

It should be noted that the military attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the beginning of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related incidents across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirty-first day of the conflict, published last night.

Mehrak Karimi-Pour Andalibi Arrested in Tehran

HRANA – Mehrak Karimi-Pour Andalibi, a resident of Tehran, was arrested by security forces on March 27, 2026 and transferred to Qarchak Women’s Prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, on Friday, March 27, this citizen was arrested at her private residence by security forces and subsequently transferred to Qarchak Women’s Prison.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for her arrest or the charges brought against her.

Mehrak Karimi-Pour Andalibi, a Tehran resident, has previously also experienced imprisonment due to her activities.

Political Prisoners Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi Executed

HRANA – The Judiciary Media Center has announced the execution of death sentences against Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi, two political prisoners held in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, carried out at dawn today, Tuesday, March 31.

According to Mizan, the Judiciary Media Center, the executions were carried out this morning after the sentences had been upheld by the Supreme Court and the defendants’ appeals had been rejected.

The death sentences against Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi, along with four others, had previously been issued on the charge of “baghi” (armed rebellion) through alleged membership in groups opposed to the state. In July of last year, the Supreme Court overturned this ruling and referred the case to a parallel branch for reconsideration.

In November 2025, they were retried in Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. Ultimately, on December 7, 2025, the same branch reissued the death sentences for these political prisoners and formally notified their lawyers.

Regarding Babak Alipour, the Judiciary Media Center has claimed that he had been in contact via cyberspace with one of the “liaisons” of the MEK (People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran). It alleged that, “at this person’s request to carry out an armed operation, he traveled from Gilan to Tehran and fired a projectile weapon (launcher) at the building of one of the country’s institutions. Of the four launchers used, only two functioned.”

As for Pouya Ghobadi, the same institution claimed that he had also “participated in several terrorist actions under the direction of the MEK.” According to the report, Ghobadi “was in a safe house assembling parts of explosive packages.” It further alleged that he had been in contact with one of the group’s liaisons through Telegram and had intended to illegally cross the border in order to receive the training necessary for conducting operations in Tehran.

Babak Alipour was arrested by security forces in Tehran in autumn 2023. On February 23, 2024, Pouya Ghobadi was also arrested in Chaldoran County and transferred to Maku Prison.

These individuals were formally charged in May 2024 in Branch 5 of the Tehran Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office, and were later transferred in the summer of that year to Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

Yesterday, the death sentences of Akbar Daneshvar-Kar and Seyed Mohammad Taghavi-Sangdehi, other defendants in the same case, were also carried out.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran. Based on this report, executions increased by 119% compared to 2024.