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.”