HRANA – Fars News Agency, a media outlet affiliated with security institutions, has denied reports that a death sentence was issued against Melika Azizi, who was arrested during the January 2026 protests in Masal County. The agency stated that she had been sentenced by the judiciary to six months in prison.

According to HRANA, citing Fars News Agency, Melika Azizi has been sentenced to six months in prison.

According to the report, Ms. Azizi was arrested during the December 2025 protests in Masal County and subsequently sentenced by the judiciary to six months of discretionary imprisonment.

The media outlet, which is affiliated with security institutions, rejected reports that a death sentence had been issued against Azizi. It also claimed that she has already served two months of her sentence and will soon be released from prison after completing half of her six-month prison term.

The report did not provide further details, including the prison where she is being held or the charges brought against her.