HRANA – Zahra (Mahsa) Jamali, arrested during the January 2026 protests and currently held in the women’s ward of Evin Prison, has been sentenced by the Revolutionary Court to six months of discretionary imprisonment.
Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Jamali was sentenced by the Revolutionary Court to six months in prison. She is currently being held in the women’s ward of Evin Prison.
Zahra (Mahsa) Jamali was arrested during the nationwide protests and, on January 9, 2026, was transferred from Qarchak Prison in Varamin to the women’s ward of Evin Prison.
HRANA is still investigating further details regarding the charges brought against this prisoner.
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.
