Ehsan Ghadiri Arrested at a Tehran Checkpoint

HRANA – Ehsan Ghadiri, a Tehran resident, was arrested on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at one of Tehran’s checkpoints and transferred to Greater Tehran Prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Ghadiri was arrested on April 2, at the Fadaiyan-e Eslam Street checkpoint, where officers reportedly used violence during the arrest. His mobile phone and identification documents were confiscated at the time of his detention.

He was then transferred to Greater Tehran Prison and is currently being held in Ward 6 of the prison. So far, he has had no contact with his family or relatives.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the charges brought against this citizen.

Ehsan Ghadiri had previously been released from Evin Prison in September 2024 after completing a one-year prison sentence.

Three Political Defendants Face Varied Penalties Following Convictions

In the wake of political charges, Ehsan Ghadiri, Sajjad Bakhsh-Ali, and Hamed Mohagheghi have received a range of sentences, including imprisonment, exile, fines, and additional social restrictions.

As per the Tehran Revolutionary Court’s verdict, delivered under the authority of Judge Iman Afshari, the trio has been sentenced to a one-year prison term, mandatory two-year exile, and a prohibition from engaging in online activities and social media.

The charges against these political figures include assembly and collusion to commit crimes, as well as propagating against the regime.

Ghadiri, taken into custody by security forces at his residence on September 14, 2023, was subsequently transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison. The arrests of Bakhsh-Ali and Mohagheghi occurred during August and September 2023, marking a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings.