HRANA – Erfan Arabi, a computer engineering student at the Islamic Azad University of Birjand, has been sentenced to eight years in prison by the Revolutionary Court. Mr. Arabi had previously been arrested in connection with the nationwide protests in February, 2026.
An informed source close to the family of this student stated that Mr. Arabi was sentenced to eight years in prison. According to the source, the Revolutionary Court verbally notified Erfan Arabi of the ruling today, May 12. Under Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the severest punishment, 5 years of imprisonment, will be enforceable against him.
Based on information received by HRANA, “assembly and collusion against national security” and “propaganda against the regime” are among the charges brought against this student. HRANA is still reviewing further details regarding the issued verdict.
Erfan Arabi was arrested in February of 2026 after being summoned by the Ministry of Intelligence and having his electronic devices confiscated. His arrest was related to the 2026 nationwide protests. He was eventually released on bail in April.
Erfan Arabi, 20 years old, is a computer engineering student at the Islamic Azad University of Birjand and a member of the development team of the “Parch Linux” operating system.
