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Narges Mohammadi Sentenced to Prison and Additional Punishments

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Abolfazl Ameri Shahrabi, Khaf County, Khosrow Alikordi, Mostafa Nili, Narges Mohammadi

HRANA – Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize laureate and human rights activist, has been sentenced by the Mashhad Revolutionary Court to seven years and six months in prison, two years of internal exile to Khaf County, and a two-year travel ban.

Her lawyer, Mostafa Nili, announced in a public statement that Branch One of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court sentenced his client to six years in prison on the charge of assembly and collusion, one and a half years in prison for propaganda activities, and, as supplementary punishment, two years of travel ban and two years of exile to Khaf County.
Mr. Nili added that the court session was held on Saturday and that the verdict was issued and formally communicated to him afterward. According to him, following the issuance of the ruling, Ms. Mohammadi’s continued detention in a security detention facility is unlawful, and she should be transferred to prison. Given her medical conditions, it is expected that she be temporarily released on bail to allow access to medical treatment.

Ms. Mohammadi was arrested on December 12 of this year during a memorial ceremony marking the seventh day after the death of Khosrow Alikordi at Ghadir Mosque in Mashhad, along with several other activists and citizens.

She was previously released from Evin Prison in late last year in connection with an earlier conviction.

In June 2021, after being released from Zanjan Prison under the law reducing prison sentences, Ms. Mohammadi was sentenced in a case opened against her during that period by Branch 1177 of Criminal Court II at the Qods Judicial Complex in Tehran to 30 months of discretionary imprisonment, 80 lashes, and the payment of two fines.

In November 2021, she was arrested by security forces in Karaj during a memorial ceremony marking the second anniversary of the death of Ebrahim Ketabdar, one of those killed during the November 2019 protests. She was later sentenced by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court to eight years of discretionary imprisonment, 74 lashes, two years of exile, and additional social deprivations.

In October 2022, in another case opened against her during imprisonment, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced her to one year and three months of discretionary imprisonment, along with other supplementary punishments. In August 2023, she was again sentenced by the Tehran Revolutionary Court to one year of discretionary imprisonment.

In January 2024, in another part of her case, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced her on the charge of propaganda against the state to 15 months in prison, two years of exile outside Tehran and neighboring provinces, a two-year travel ban, two years’ prohibition from membership in social and political groups, and a two-year ban on the use of smartphones.

In late June 2024, in yet another case formed while she was in prison, Branch 29 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced her to one year in prison on the charge of propaganda against the state.

In late October 2024, following protests by women prisoners in Evin Prison after learning of the execution of Reza Rasaei and clashes with prison guards, a new case was opened against Ms. Mohammadi and several other inmates. She was sentenced by Criminal Court II of the Qods Judicial Complex in Tehran, presided over by Judge Abolfazl Ameri Shahrabi, to six months in prison on charges of assaulting an officer and disobedience.

Narges Mohammadi, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate facing multiple convictions, has so far been sentenced to a total of 15 years and six months of discretionary imprisonment. These sentences include 30 months in June 2021, eight years in November 2021, one year and three months in October 2022, one year in August 2023, 15 months in January 2024, one year in June 2024, and six months in October 2024.
In addition to prison terms, she has been sentenced to 154 lashes, two years of exile, a two-year travel ban, and multiple forms of social deprivation.

In 2023, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Narges Mohammadi by the Norwegian Nobel Committee “for her courageous fight for freedom and human rights over three decades.”

Report on the Arrest of Three Family Members of Death Row Political Prisoner Babak Alipour

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Babak Alipour, Maryam Alipour, Omolbanin Dehghan, Roozbeh Alipour

HRANA – Roozbeh Alipour, Maryam Alipour, and Omolbanin Dehghan, members of the family of Babak Alipour, a prisoner sentenced to death, have been detained for five days, and there is still no information about their place of detention.

Based on information received by HRANA, on January 26, Roozbeh and Maryam Alipour, the brother and sister of Babak Alipour, along with Omolbanin Dehghan, his mother, were arrested while returning from a visit with him at Evin Prison. Despite the passage of five days since their arrest, no information has been obtained regarding their place of detention or the detaining authority. Roozbeh Alipour had previously faced judicial convictions due to his activities.

Babak Alipour, along with five others, was again sentenced to death in December of last year by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. The death sentences of these individuals had been overturned by the Supreme Court in July of 2025, and their cases were referred to a parallel court branch.

Nationwide Protests: At least 150 Women and Female Students Transferred to Shiraz Prison

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Adelabad Prison, Hakimeh Honarmandi, HRANA, Roya Sabet, Shiraz

HRANA – At least 150 women detained in connection with the nationwide protests, most of whom are female students, have been transferred to the political ward of Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, a ward that lacks the capacity and facilities to accommodate this number of prisoners.

Based on information received by HRANA, the majority of these 150 detained women are female students. They have been transferred to the political ward of Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, a room that does not even have sufficient space for 30 people. Additionally, a number of other detained women have been moved to wards designated for prisoners accused of murder, drug-related crimes, theft, as well as to the juvenile ward.

According to informed sources, over the past two weeks, the women’s ward in this prison has been without telephone access, and limited, booth-style visits were only allowed during the second week. Moreover, food shortages have resulted in a single standard meal, previously allocated to one prisoner, now being shared among four people. In addition, for the past two months, certain food items such as fresh produce have not been supplied to the prison; items available at the prison store are scarce and expensive, and even drinking water is not provided to prisoners. Female prisoners housed in the prayer hall must also queue after 11 a.m. and go to the quarantine ward in order to use restroom and bathing facilities.

At the same time, several female prisoners from wards for financial and political crimes, including Hakimeh Honarmandi, a political prisoner, and Roya Sabet, a Baha’i citizen, have been transferred to the prison’s prayer hall, a space that lacks even basic sanitary facilities.

The identities of those detained, as well as the number of individuals under the age of 18 among them, are still under investigation by HRANA.

It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, and after two days extended beyond bazaars and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the most widespread demonstrations in recent years. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the twenty-ninth day of the protests, which was published last night.

Continued Denial of Medical Care for Abbas Vahedian Shahroudi in Vakilabad Prison, Mashhad

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Abbas Vahedian Shahroudi, Vakilabad prison

HRANA – Abbas Vahedian Shahroudi, a writer and civil activist imprisoned in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, continues to be denied specialized medical care despite his poor physical condition, including the presence of a mass in his chest area.

A source close to the prisoner’s family, while confirming this information, told HRANA that Mr. Vahedian Shahroudi had previously been transferred to a hospital due to deteriorating physical condition and respiratory problems. Medical examinations revealed the presence of a mass in his chest. Despite the physician’s emphasis on the dangerous nature of this mass, no action has yet been taken to continue his treatment. Moreover, although nearly two weeks have passed, the final test results have still not been provided to the prisoner or his family, further intensifying their concerns about his health.

Previously as well, Vahedian Shahroudi had been denied access to specialized medical care despite suffering from serious health conditions, including heart and lung diseases, psoriasis, and high blood pressure.

In September of 2025, following the writing of a letter from Vakilabad Prison, Mr. Vahedian Shahroudi faced the opening of a new case. This political prisoner was sentenced to one year in prison on charges of propaganda against the regime, one year of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “explicit confession to overthrow,” and two years of exile to the city of Zabol. Additionally, following a complaint by the presiding judge, he was sentenced to another year in prison on the charge of insulting an officer while on duty.

Vahedian Shahroudi, who suffers from multiple medical conditions, has consistently been denied access to specialized medical care. In November 2024, despite confirmation by the Legal Medicine Organization, his request based on inability to endure imprisonment was rejected by judicial authorities.

Mr. Vahedian Shahroudi has previously been arrested and convicted multiple times due to his activities. In Bahman 1400, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison on charges of “forming a group with the intent to act against national security and cooperating with groups opposed to the regime.” He had also been arrested in 2019 and 2020 and was later released on bail. Among his published works is the book “The Return of Genghis Khan the Mongol.”

Mohsen Parish Sentenced to Prison and Additional Punishments

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HRANA, Karaj Central Penitentiary, Mohsen Parish, محسن پریش

HRANA – Mohsen Parish, a political prisoner held in Karaj Central Penitentiary, has been sentenced by Branch Two of the Karaj Revolutionary Court to three years in prison along with additional punishments.

Based on the ruling issued by Branch Two of the Karaj Revolutionary Court, Mohsen Parish has been sentenced to a total of three years’ imprisonment. In addition, as supplementary punishments, he has been sentenced to a two-year travel ban, a two-year ban on membership in social groups and associations, and a two-year deprivation and dismissal from all government and public employment and services. This verdict was issued in connection with the charges of propaganda against the regime and insulting the Supreme Leader.

A court session addressing another part of the charges against Mohsen Parish was held on 20 December via video conference at Branch 103 of Criminal Court Two of Fardis County. Mr. Parish defended himself against the charges of insulting officers and disobeying law enforcement agents, and his defense lawyer was present at the hearing.

Mohsen Parish was arrested on October 21, by security forces in front of his home and transferred to Karaj Central Penitentiary. Following his arrest, officers prevented his family from being present at the prosecutor’s office. At the time of his transfer to prison, signs of injury to his elbow and neck were visible, and his mobile phone was confiscated by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence.

Mohsen Parish has previously faced arrest and judicial action due to his activities. He is among those injured during the November 2019 protests and was arrested in 2020. In a two-part case, he had been sentenced to imprisonment and flogging on charges including “insulting the Prophet, insulting religious sanctities, insulting the Supreme Leader, propaganda against the regime, and acting against national security through calling for demonstrations against the regime.” He was ultimately granted amnesty and released from prison in late 2022.

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Execution Sentence of Seyed Mohammad Javad Vafaie Suspended

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Babak Paknia, Mashhad, Seyed Mohammad Javad Vafaie, Vakilabad prison

HRANA – Iran’s Supreme Court has agreed to halt the execution of Seyed Mohammad Javad Vafaie Sani, a political prisoner held at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

Babak Paknia, the defense attorney for this political prisoner, stated earlier today that an order to stop the execution of Mohammad Javad Vafaie Sani had been issued by the Supreme Court. The death sentence had recently been reaffirmed by the Supreme Court following the rejection of a request for retrial.

The death sentence of Javad Vafaie Sani had previously been overturned twice by the Supreme Court. However, in recent months it was upheld by Branch Nine of the Supreme Court. Following this decision, his lawyer submitted another request for retrial, which was ultimately rejected. Mr. Vafaie Sani was most recently sentenced to death in September 2024 by Branch Three of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court on the charge of “corruption on earth.”

This 28-year-old political prisoner and boxing coach was arrested in Mashhad in March 2020 and transferred to Vakilabad Prison. In the initial stage of proceedings, he was also sentenced to death by the Mashhad Revolutionary Court on charges of “corruption on earth through deliberate destruction.” That verdict was overturned by the Supreme Court, and the case was referred to a parallel branch for reconsideration. In the second trial, a death sentence was again issued, which was likewise overturned by the Supreme Court in June 2024.

Jalil Abbasi Remains in Detention Five Days After Arrest in Zanjan

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HRANA, Jalil Abbasi, zanjan, جلیل عباسی

HRANA – Jalil Abbasi, a resident of Zanjan, has been detained for five days by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence and is being held in the city’s prison.

A source close to Mr. Abbasi’s family confirmed the arrest to HRANA, stating that he was detained on December 17 by Ministry of Intelligence agents in Zanjan and transferred to the city’s prison. He has been held in the quarantine ward of the prison since his arrest. As of the time of this report, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges against him.

Jalil Abbasi has previously faced arrest and judicial action due to his activities.

Arbitrary arrests, transferring detainees to undisclosed locations, and leaving families in the dark about the fate of their loved ones are routine practices of the Iranian regime’s security agencies, such as the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC Intelligence Unit. This pattern of behavior stands in clear violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, known as the Nelson Mandela Rules.

Uncertain Status of Iranian–Norwegian Citizen Shahin Mahmoudi Continues

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Sanandaj, Saqqez, Shahin Mahmoudi, شهین محمودی

HRANA – Eight days after her arrest, Shahin Mahmoudi, an Iranian-Norwegian dual national, remains in an uncertain legal situation at The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Sanandaj.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Mahmoudi was summoned by telephone to the Ministry of Intelligence office in Saqqez on Sunday, December 14. Later that day, after appearing at the security agency, she was arrested. She was subsequently transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Sanandaj.

So far, no information has been provided to her family regarding the charges against her. Her relatives remain completely unaware of the reasons for her arrest, her health condition, and the status of her case.

Ms. Mahmoudi had traveled from Norway to Iran on Friday, November 28, a trip that was followed by her arrest and the opening of a judicial case against her.

Shahin Mahmoudi, born in 1979, is originally from Saqqez and holds Norwegian citizenship. Her name is registered as Shine Mahmoudi in Norwegian identity documents.

Dozens Detained Following Seventh-Day Memorial of Khosrow Alikordi in Mashhad; Some Released on Bail

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Alieh Motalebzadeh, HRANA, Jafar Karimi, Javad Alikordi, Khosrow Alikordi, Mohammad Ali Dehestani, Mohammad Hossein Hosseini, Pouria Najjarzadeh

HRANA – At least 27 citizens were detained in connection with the seventh-day memorial ceremony of Khosrow Alikordi in Mashhad, remain in custody. Meanwhile, Kamran Alikordi, Hassan Bagherinia, Pouria Najjarzadeh, Mohammad-Hossein Hosseini, Mohammad Ali Dehestani, and Jafar Karimi have been released on bail.

Based on information received by HRANA, among those arrested on Friday, December 12, coinciding with the memorial ceremony in Mashhad, at least 27 individuals remain detained. Most of them have been issued one-month temporary detention orders, while bail has been set for a small number. The charges brought against most detainees include propaganda against the regime, acting against national security, and assembly and collusion against national security. In recent days, at least six of the detainees have been released on bail.

A knowledgeable source, confirming this news to HRANA, said: “More than 20 of the detained individuals have been transferred to Room 2 of Ward 6/1 at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. Those transferred to this location are deprived of phone calls and family visits, which has resulted in families being left without information and has increased their concerns.”

Details regarding the situation of some of the detainees are as follows:

Javad Alikordi is being held under a one-month detention order at The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Mashhad. Judicial authorities have only informed his family of his appearance before a judicial authority and the continuation of interrogations. A knowledgeable source, confirming this information to HRANA, stated: “Yesterday, Mr. Alikordi’s family, along with one of the lawyers, to the Mashhad Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office and, after follow-up, learned that his case has been referred to Branch 902 of the investigating judge on charges of assembly and collusion and propaganda against the regime, and a one-month detention order has been issued for him.”

The family of Narges Mohammadi announced that on December 14, after nearly three days without any information, she informed her family of her poor physical condition during a brief phone call. According to her account, during the seventh-day memorial ceremony of Khosrow Alikordi on the outskirts of Mashhad, she was severely beaten with batons to the head and neck area in front of the mosque where the ceremony was held, and was then violently arrested. Narges Mohammadi also stated that due to the severity of the blows, she was transferred to emergency medical services twice, was confronted, without being informed of the detaining authority, with the charge of “cooperation with the State of Israel,” and was threatened. On Tuesday, her husband, Taghi Rahmani, expressed concern, stating that Narges Mohammadi is being held at the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Mashhad, and that her family and trusted doctors have been denied the possibility of visitation or medical examination.

Ghazal Abdollahi, the daughter of Alieh Motalebzadeh, announced that her mother had a phone call with the family on Sunday evening, December 14, which was monitored by a security agent and broadcast over a loudspeaker. According to her, during this call Ms. Motalebzadeh reported being beaten at the time of her arrest and stated that the investigator of Branch 901 had issued a one-month temporary detention order against her on the charge of assembly and collusion. She also said that she was initially held by the IRGC Intelligence Organization and later transferred to the Ministry of Intelligence office in Mashhad, and that due to the severity of the beatings she was subjected to a medical examination. According to her daughter, despite suffering from breast cancer, she had been denied access to medication and medical care up until the time of this call.

Yaser Dehestani, a lawyer, has been transferred to Vakilabad Prison after bail of 500 million tomans was set. Heydar Chah Chamandi is also facing a one-month detention order and is being held in Vakilabad Prison. For one of the detainees with the last name Moradzadeh, bail of one billion tomans has been set. Milad Fattah, for whom bail has also been determined, remains held in Vakilabad Prison; he has not contacted his family since Friday, which has heightened their concerns.

According to published information, Pouran Nazemi had a brief phone call with her family without any reference to her place of detention.

Ali Adinehzadeh has been barred from phone calls and family visits. Marzieh Adinehzadeh, his daughter, stated that the charges brought against her father are “propaganda against the regime” and “assembly and collusion against national security.”

Fatemeh Ranjbar, the wife of Hamed Rasoulkhani, wrote in a post that bail of 500 million tomans has been set for her husband. She added that a one-month detention order has been issued for Mehdi Rasoulkhani. At present, both Hamed Rasoulkhani and Mehdi Rasoulkhani are deprived of phone calls and are being held in Vakilabad Prison.

According to a statement by Hasti Amiri’s brother on social media on Tuesday, her family is unaware of her place of detention. Meanwhile, the Deputy Prosecutor of Mashhad announced that a one-month temporary detention order has been issued for Ms. Amiri. During the interrogation period, she has been denied the right to make phone calls and to have a lawyer.

In addition, a detention order has been issued for Sepideh Gholian on the charges of “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security” and “propaganda against the regime.” According to her brother, Mehdi Gholian, Sepideh has had a brief phone call with her family in recent days, but no details regarding her detention or condition are yet available.

Ali Vosoughinia, a former archaeology student at the University of Tehran, was arrested by security forces on Friday during the seventh-day memorial ceremony of Khosrow Alikordi. After being transferred to Soroush Detention Center and beaten on the pretext of clashing with officers and refusing to provide the password to his mobile phone, he was transferred on Saturday to Vakilabad Prison. Bail of 500 million tomans has also been set for his temporary release.

According to information received by HRANA, 13 other citizens, Abolfazl Abri, Tayebeh Nazari, Nora Haghi (Vahideh Haghparast), Hamed Hosseini, Mohammad Hassan Sadeghian, Mohammadreza Babaei, Javad Jalali, Mahmoud Khanali, Amir Khavari, Hamed Zare’, Mohammad Hossein Boroumand Sharifi, Mohammadreza Salehifar, and Zahra (Raha) Sharifi, are also among those detained in connection with this ceremony and remain in custody.

Some individuals who were arrested on Friday, December 12, at the same time as the seventh-day memorial ceremony of Khosrow Alikordi in Mashhad, have been released after posting bail. According to information obtained by HRANA, Hassan Bagherinia, who had been transferred to Vakilabad Prison, was released from the prison on Monday, December 15, after posting bail. Kamran Alikordi, a relative of Khosrow Alikordi, was released after posting bail of one billion tomans. Pouria Najjarzadeh, a lawyer, has also been released following the ceremony. Mohammad Hossein Hosseini was released in the early hours of Sunday. In addition, Mohammad Ali Dehestani was released on bail from Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, although his mobile phone has been confiscated by security agencies. Jafar Karimi has also been released on bail.

Mai Sato, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, announced that she is closely following reports regarding the arrests of individuals at the seventh-day memorial ceremony of Khosrow Alikordi in Mashhad. According to her, reports have been received indicating that some of the detainees are being held in undisclosed locations. The UN official emphasized that peaceful mourning and the expression of grief must be respected.

On Friday, December 12, the seventh-day memorial ceremony of Khosrow Alikordi was held with a large turnout at Ghadir Mosque in Mashhad. The ceremony was accompanied by protest slogans chanted by participants. Eventually, following the intervention of law enforcement forces, the event turned violent. During this incident, dozens of participants were arrested by security forces.

On Saturday, the Prosecutor General and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Mashhad announced the arrest of 39 individuals during the seventh-day memorial ceremony of Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer, in the city. According to him, these individuals were arrested due to what he described as “norm-breaking actions and behaviors.” He also claimed that during the ceremony, two law enforcement officers were injured.

Other individuals were also arrested during the ceremony, and HRANA’s investigations regarding their identities and current status are ongoing.

Khosrow Alikordi, a lawyer and human rights defender from Sabzevar and a resident of Mashhad, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025. His funeral ceremony was held on Sunday, December 7, in Sabzevar and was accompanied by protest slogans from attendees, including “Woman, Life, Freedom” and “Long Live Iran.” Following this, a large number of lawyers across the country issued a statement, a copy of which was received by HRANA, expressing condolences and sympathy with the family of Khosrow Alikordi and emphasizing the need for a precise, technical, and expert review of the circumstances surrounding his death. They called for all relevant documentation and information to be made available to his family as soon as possible.

Father of Protest Victim Remains in Detention After 40 Days in Bukan Prison

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Ali Mohammadi, Bukan, Shahriar Mohammadi, علی محمدی

HRANA – Ali Mohammadi, the father of Shahriar Mohammadi, one of those killed during the 2022 nationwide protests, remains in a state of legal uncertainty at Bukan Prison, despite 40 days having passed since his arrest.

Milad Mohammadi, his son, wrote in a post that his father was arrested for the second time this year on November 8, 2025, and has been held in Bukan Prison for the past 40 days. According to him, Mr. Mohammadi suffers from heart problems, and his continued detention, given his physical condition, has heightened the family’s concerns.

In July-August 2025, Branch One of the Deputy Prosecutor’s Office in Bukan issued an indictment in Mr. Mohammadi’s case. In the final decision of the prosecutor’s office, the charges listed include propaganda in favor of groups and organizations opposed to the regime and membership in opposition groups.

Ali Mohammadi, a resident of Bukan and the father of Shahriar Mohammadi, one of those killed during the 2022 nationwide protests, had previously been arrested by security forces in Bukan on June 18, 2025, and was released from prison after a period of detention.

It should be noted that Shahriar Mohammadi, approximately 30 years old, was killed on November 18, 2022, after being shot during the nationwide protests in Bukan.