HRANA – Astareh (Maryam) Ansari, a lawyer, has been held in a state of legal uncertainty for nearly two months in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, without adherence to the principle of separation of prisoners based on the nature of their alleged offenses. She suffers from an autoimmune disease and requires regular treatment and urgent medical attention, raising growing concerns among her family and relatives about her physical condition.

According to information received by HRANA, Astareh Ansari, who suffers from an autoimmune disease, is currently being forced to sleep on the floor and is being held in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz without observance of the principle of separating prisoners according to the nature of their alleged offenses. She has also been denied access to adequate medical treatment and healthcare. Ms. Ansari’s detention order remains valid until July 5, and her family has expressed concern that it may be extended once again. Given her underlying medical condition and continued deprivation of specialized medical care, her ongoing detention has further intensified her family’s concerns about her health.

A source familiar with the matter confirmed the report to HRANA, stating: “This lawyer is facing the charge of ‘propaganda activity against the regime,’ based on Article 4 of the Law on Intensifying the Punishment for Espionage, and her case is currently under review by the judicial authorities in Fars Province.”

Ms. Ansari was arrested at her home in Shiraz by security forces on the evening of May 3, 2026.

Astareh (Maryam) Ansari, a lawyer, was previously arrested during the 2022 nationwide protests in Iran.