HRANA – Saman Doreh-Gard, arrested during the 2026 nationwide protests and currently imprisoned in Greater Tehran Penitentiary, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.
Based on information received by HRANA, Saman Doreh-Gard was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Amouzad, on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security,” pursuant to Article 4 of the Law on Intensifying Punishment for Crimes Against National Security.
In early April 2026, he was transferred from Evin Prison to Greater Tehran Penitentiary.
Saman Doreh-Gard, aged approximately 22, was arrested alongside his brother, Rasoul Doreh-Gard, on January 10, 2026, by the IRGC intelligence agents in Tehran.
Rasoul Doreh-Gard, who had been temporarily released from Greater Tehran Penitentiary on March 14, 2026, after posting bail of 3 billion tomans, was later sentenced by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Taghizadeh, to a total of 24 months in prison. His sentence consists of 20 months of suspended imprisonment and 4 months of discretionary imprisonment. Having already served the custodial portion during his pretrial detention, he is currently free.
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.