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Motaleb Ahmadian’s Health Deteriorates Amid Denial of Medical Furlough in His 16th Year of Imprisonment

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HRANA – Motaleb Ahmadian, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, is facing deteriorating health and complications related to cancer in his 16th year of imprisonment. Multiple surgeries and damage to his internal organs have severely limited the possibility of further surgical intervention. Despite the Legal Medicine Organization’s determination that he is medically unfit to remain incarcerated and its repeated emphasis on the necessity of receiving treatment outside prison, the Tehran Prosecutor continues to oppose suspending the enforcement of his sentence or granting him medical furlough.

According to HRANA, Motaleb Ahmadian, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, is suffering from poor physical health and faces serious obstacles to receiving medical treatment due to cancer and its associated complications.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Ahmadian has undergone several surgeries due to complications arising from a cancerous tumor. During these procedures, his gallbladder was removed, and portions of his liver and intestines were also operated on. The repeated surgeries and resulting damage to his digestive system have made further surgical intervention extremely risky.

During his most recent consultation with specialist physicians and surgeons, Ahmadian was informed, following an assessment of his condition, that further surgery was no longer possible. However, according to information received, his physical condition requires an urgent surgical procedure. The surgery currently needed is not directly related to the original operation to remove the cancerous tumor but has become necessary due to complications resulting from that procedure.

The Legal Medicine Organization has also informed the judge overseeing the prison and the Tehran Prosecutor’s Office on several occasions that, given the deterioration of Ahmadian’s health, it is essential for him to receive treatment for his multiple medical conditions outside prison. Nevertheless, the Tehran Prosecutor has so far refused to approve either the suspension of his sentence or his release on medical furlough. The continuation of these circumstances, particularly in light of the limitations on his access to treatment and his urgent need for medical attention, has heightened concerns about his health and life.

In addition to duodenal cancer, Ahmadian suffers from several other medical conditions, including a diaphragmatic hernia, spinal canal stenosis, and a urinary tract infection. Despite these conditions and the Legal Medicine Organization’s determination that he is medically unfit to endure imprisonment, he remains incarcerated in Evin Prison.

In June 2026, following a worsening of his illness, Ahmadian was transferred to a hospital, where he underwent several surgical procedures. After a period of hospitalization, he was returned to Evin Prison. An informed source had previously told HRANA that delays in transferring the prisoner to medical facilities had caused a tumor initially diagnosed as benign to become malignant, with the disease spreading to his liver and gallbladder.

Previous reports also indicated that at least three scheduled hospital transfers had been canceled and that Ahmadian had been denied adequate access to medication and medical services.

In October, 2025, Motaleb Ahmadian reported worsening pain and deteriorating health in a letter. In part of the letter, he wrote:

“I am writing this while every part of my body is in the most excruciating pain imaginable, or at least I hope this is the worst it can get, because I have never experienced anything more painful in my life. Since my last letter, my physical condition has not only failed to improve but has actually worsened.”

In May 2025, he also launched a hunger strike to protest the Tehran Prosecutor’s refusal to suspend the enforcement of his sentence to allow him to receive medical treatment, as well as the denial of medical care.

In 2018, Branch 1 of the Criminal Court One of Kurdistan Province sentenced Ahmadian to eight years of discretionary imprisonment and payment of half the full blood money (diya) on the charge of “participation in murder.” In connection with the same case, he was also sentenced to one year in prison and ordered to pay 20 million tomans in blood money on the charge of “intentional assault and battery.” Following notification of the verdict while he was held in Sanandaj Prison, he was first transferred to Evin Prison and subsequently to Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj. After the closure of Rajai Shahr Prison, he was transferred back to Evin Prison.

Motaleb Ahmadian, approximately 39 years old and a resident of Baneh County, was arrested on October 5, 2010, on the charge of moharebeh (enmity against God) through membership in an opposition group and sentenced to 30 years of imprisonment in exile. He was initially held in Minab Prison before being transferred to Saqqez Prison in 2016. He had also been sentenced in 2008 and 2011 to fines and one year of imprisonment for unauthorized crossings of the country’s borders.

Political Prisoner Kazem Alinejad Remains on Hunger Strike Amid Denial of Medical Care

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HRANA – Kazem Alinejad, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, remains on hunger strike. He began his strike on October 16, 2026, in protest against being denied medical services and adequate medical care. Five days into the strike, his demands have yet to be addressed.

According to HRANA, Kazem Alinejad, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, is now on the fifth day of his hunger strike.

Alinejad began his hunger strike on Friday, October 16, 2026, in protest against the denial of medical services, lack of access to necessary medications, and prison authorities’ disregard for his physical health. Five days after the strike began, his demands for medical care remain unmet, and he continues his hunger strike.

The political prisoner suffers from heart, lung, and kidney conditions, as well as diabetes and high blood pressure. Despite these serious health issues, he has been denied access to some of his essential medications. His insulin intake has also increased due to elevated blood sugar levels, while his repeated requests to be transferred to medical facilities outside the prison have gone unanswered.

A source familiar with the prisoner’s situation told HRANA: “Officials from Evin Prison’s security department presented Kazem Alinejad with a document described as a ‘repentance letter’ and demanded that he sign it. Requiring prisoners to sign such documents as a condition for receiving privileges, including parole and medical furlough, has become a common practice in Evin Prison. Meanwhile, Alinejad’s repeated requests for hospitalization and parole have remained unanswered, and he has refused to sign the document.”

The source further stated: “Following Alinejad’s refusal to sign the document, prison authorities suspended his telephone privileges. In protest against this measure, the prisoner has sewn his lips shut while continuing his hunger strike.”

Kazem Alinejad had previously also been denied access to medical services and adequate medical care.

In April 2024, Branch 36 of the Tehran Province Court of Appeals sentenced Alinejad to five years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against national security.” The same court acquitted him of other charges, including “insulting religious sanctities” and “propaganda against the regime.”

In January 2024, Alinejad was tried alongside 10 other political defendants in a joint case before Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court and sentenced to a total of 11 years in prison. He was also sentenced to a two-year ban on residing in Tehran Province and neighboring provinces, a ban on membership in political and social groups, and confiscation of his mobile phone.

On November 20, 2023, Alinejad was arrested by security forces in Eslamshahr and transferred to Ward 4 of Evin Prison approximately one month later.

Kazem Alinejad Baraloo has previously faced arrest and conviction in connection with his activities.

Arghavan Fallahi’s Death Sentence Overturned by Supreme Court

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Arghavan Fallahi, Evin Prison, HRANA, ارغوان فلاحی

HRANA – The Supreme Court has overturned the death sentence of Arghavan Fallahi, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison. She had previously been sentenced to death by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges of baghi (armed rebellion).

According to HRANA, citing Emtedad, the Supreme Court has overturned Arghavan Fallahi’s death sentence.

According to the report, her request for a retrial was under review by the Supreme Court, which accepted the objections and legal challenges raised in her case. Following the approval of her retrial request, the execution of her death sentence has been suspended, and her case will be referred to another branch of the court of equal standing for reconsideration.

Previously, the Supreme Court had rejected Arghavan Fallahi’s request for a retrial.

In July of this year, the political prisoner was sentenced to death on the charge of “baghi” (armed rebellion) by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, head of Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court. In late August, her death sentence was upheld by Branch 41 of the Supreme Court.

Arghavan Fallahi, aged approximately 25, was arrested by security forces in late January 2025 and transferred to the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison.

Following the Israeli attack on Evin Prison in June 2025, she was first transferred to the Greater Tehran Prison and later to Qarchak Prison in Varamin. She was subsequently transferred back to Evin Prison.

Previously, a source familiar with the political defendant’s situation told HRANA: “Following her arrest, Ms. Fallahi spent some time detained in Wards 209 and 241 of Evin Prison under the supervision of the Judiciary’s Intelligence Protection Organization. During this period, she was subjected to severe psychological torture, and attempts were made to extract forced confessions from her in connection with the assassination of two judges, Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini.”

Ms. Fallahi had previously been arrested along with her father by security forces in November 2022 and was later transferred to Evin Prison. She was subsequently sentenced to two years in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, on charges of “assembly and collusion” and “propaganda against the regime.” She was released from Evin Prison after completing her sentence.

 

New Case Filed Against Political Prisoner Mostafa Tajzadeh

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Mostafa Tajzadeh, مصطفی تاجزاده

HRANA – Mostafa Tajzadeh, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, is facing a new case on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.” The filing of this case during his imprisonment has halted the process of granting him furlough.

According to HRANA, citing Emtedad, a new case has been filed against Mostafa Tajzadeh while he is in prison.

Fakhrossadat Mohtashamipour, Tajzadeh’s wife, stated that after his furlough was approved and the administrative procedures were completed, the process of sending him on furlough was halted at the final stage. Follow-up inquiries revealed that a new case had been opened against him on the charge of “propaganda against the regime,” with bail set at 500 million tomans.

According to his wife, the case dates back to August of this year and must be resolved by the branch handling the case.

Mostafa Tajzadeh was arrested by security forces on July 8, 2022, and subsequently transferred to Evin Prison.

Tajzadeh has faced several judicial cases in recent years.

He was initially sentenced in 2022 to eight years in prison, five years of which were enforceable. In 2024, he was sentenced in another case to a total of six years in prison. In July 2025, he was also sentenced to an aggregate five-year prison term in a case opened against him while he was incarcerated. Following the issuance of this new ruling, Houshang Pourbabai, Tajzadeh’s attorney, stated that his client’s cumulative prison sentences had reached 17 years at that time. In February 2026, Tajzadeh was sentenced to an additional 14 months in prison in another case that had been opened against him during his incarceration.

Tajzadeh, who is serving his sentence in Evin Prison, has previously faced judicial action and imprisonment in connection with his activities.

Death-Row Political Prisoner Arghavan Fallahi’s Request for Retrial Rejected

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Arghavan Fallahi, Evin Prison, HRANA, ارغوان فلاحی

HRANA – The Supreme Court has rejected a request for retrial filed by Arghavan Fallahi, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison who had previously been sentenced to death.

According to HRANA, citing Emtedad, the Supreme Court rejected the request for retrial filed by Arghavan Fallahi, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison.

According to the report, Ms. Fallahi’s request for retrial, which had been filed with one of the branches of the Supreme Court, was rejected by the judicial authority this week.

In July of this year, the political prisoner was sentenced to death on the charge of “baghi” (armed rebellion) by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, head of Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court. In late August, her death sentence was upheld by Branch 41 of the Supreme Court.

Arghavan Fallahi, aged approximately 25, was arrested by security forces in late January 2025 and transferred to the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison.

Following the Israeli attack on Evin Prison in June 2025, she was first transferred to the Greater Tehran Prison and later to Qarchak Prison in Varamin. She was subsequently transferred back to Evin Prison.

Previously, a source familiar with the political defendant’s situation told HRANA: “Following her arrest, Ms. Fallahi spent some time detained in Wards 209 and 241 of Evin Prison under the supervision of the Judiciary’s Intelligence Protection Organization. During this period, she was subjected to severe psychological torture, and attempts were made to extract forced confessions from her in connection with the assassination of two judges, Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini.”

Ms. Fallahi had previously been arrested along with her father by security forces in November 2022 and was later transferred to Evin Prison. She was subsequently sentenced to two years in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, on charges of “assembly and collusion” and “propaganda against the regime.” She was released from Evin Prison after completing her sentence.

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Babak Moradifar Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison

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Babak Moradifar, Evin Prison, HRANA, بابک مرادی فر

HRANA – Babak Moradifar, a political activist, was sentenced by Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court to 30 months in prison.

According to HRANA, political activist Babak Moradifar announced that he had been sentenced to 30 months in prison.

In a video, Babak Moradifar stated that Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Amouzad, sentenced him at the initial stage of proceedings to 30 months in prison.

According to the indictment issued by Branch 2 of the Evin Prosecutor’s Office, he was charged with “assembly and collusion with the intent to disrupt national security through propaganda activities against the Islamic Republic.” His attendance at a ceremony marking the seventh day after Khosrow Alikordi’s death in Mashhad and his support for the January 2026 protests were cited among the grounds for the charge.

On the morning of January 9, 2026, Moradifar was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents at his home in Tehran. According to a previous HRANA report, following his arrest, his family had no information about his condition or whereabouts for ten days, until he informed them in a brief phone call that he was being held in Evin Prison.

After approximately 40 days of detention in Evin Prison, he was transferred to the Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office and subsequently to the Greater Tehran Prison. HRANA previously reported that during this period, Moradifar was denied access to an attorney and the opportunity to mount an effective defense. A source close to his family also told HRANA that during interrogations at Evin Prison, a tendon in his right foot was injured and that, despite doctors’ recommendations, he was not provided with necessary medical treatment, including a splint or cast.

After approximately two months of detention in Evin Prison and the Greater Tehran Prison, Moradifar was released on bail due to his need for medical treatment.

Babak Moradifar has previously faced arrest and conviction.

Kamran Hekmati, Dual-National Jewish Citizen, Released from Evin Prison

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HRANA – Kamran (Yehuda) Hekmati, a 71-year-old Iranian-American dual-national Jewish citizen who has cancer, has been released from Evin Prison. Despite his release, he remains subject to a travel ban and is unable to leave Iran.

According to HRANA, citing Radio Farda, Kamran Hekmati was released from Evin Prison on the evening of Saturday, September 5, 2026.

According to the report, despite his release from prison, Mr. Hekmati remains subject to a ban on leaving the country and is currently in Iran.

No information has yet been released regarding the conditions of his release. However, it is believed that he may have been released after completing his prison sentence.

Mr. Hekmati has cancer. It was previously reported that he had been granted medical leave to pursue treatment. However, after approximately one month and before the end of his 45-day medical leave, he was returned to prison. His return took place before he could begin chemotherapy, raising concerns about his access to specialized medical care.

Kamran Hekmati, an Iranian-American dual-national Jewish citizen residing in New York, traveled to Iran last year to visit his family. He had previously traveled to Iran several times without incident. During this trip, however, security forces confiscated his passport and electronic devices. Over the following two months, he repeatedly sought the return of his passport, but a travel ban was imposed on him, preventing him from leaving Iran.

He was ultimately arrested in the summer of last year amid security developments related to the 12-day war between Iran and Israel. During the judicial proceedings in his case, Mr. Hekmati was initially sentenced by the Tehran Revolutionary Court to four years in prison. His sentence was subsequently reduced to two years and ultimately to one year in prison.

His family had previously stated that his court hearing was conducted in a very short period of time and without the presence of a defense attorney or witnesses. The charge against him was based on a law prohibiting Iranian nationals from traveling to Israel. However, Mr. Hekmati’s most recent trip to Israel had taken place 13 years before his entry into Iran and, according to available information, fell outside the 10-year period specified under the law cited in his case.

Despite the government’s official claims that it guarantees the rights of religious minorities, including Jews, human rights experts have warned that recent security pressures against this minority community may constitute discrimination based on religion and ethnicity and may be inconsistent with Iran’s international obligations.

January 2026 Protests: Mohammad Ebrahimi Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

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HRANA – Mohammad Ebrahimi, arrested during the January 2026 protests who is currently incarcerated in Greater Tehran Prison, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests, has been sentenced to prison.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Ebrahimi was sentenced to 20 years in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, on the charge of “conducting operational activities for a hostile country against national security,” under Article 1 of the Law on Intensifying the Punishment for Espionage.

Mohammad Ebrahimi, a graduate in painting from the University of Science and Culture, was arrested in Tehran on January 27, 2026. Following his arrest, he was initially transferred to Evin Prison and was later transferred to Greater Tehran Prison.

He is currently serving his sentence in Greater Tehran Prison.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

The 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.

New Case Filed in Prison: Hossein Shanbehzadeh Sentenced to One Year in Prison

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HRANA – Hossein Shanbehzadeh, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been sentenced to one year in prison in connection with a new case opened against him during his incarceration.

According to HRANA, Hossein Shanbehzadeh has been sentenced to prison.

According to the court ruling, the political prisoner was sentenced to one year of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “disturbing public opinion through the dissemination of false information.” Amir Raisian, Shanbehzadeh’s defense attorney, announced the news and stated that the case was brought against his client over the release of an audio recording by Mr. Shanbehzadeh from inside prison.

Hossein Shanbehzadeh was arrested by security forces on June 4, 2024. He is currently serving his prison sentence in Evin Prison.

In September 2024, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced this political prisoner to five years in prison for “propaganda in favor of Israel,” four years for “insulting religious sanctities,” one year for “propaganda against the regime,” and two years in prison and a fine of 50 million tomans for “disseminating false information.”

Pursuant to Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, of the total 12-year prison sentence, the most severe punishment, five years’ imprisonment, is enforceable.

Hossein Shanbehzadeh is an editor and Tehran resident. He has previously been arrested and faced judicial proceedings due to his activities on social media.

Supreme Court Upholds Death Sentence Against Arghavan Fallahi

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HRANA – The death sentence against Arghavan Fallahi, a 24-year-old political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been upheld by the Supreme Court.

According to HRANA, the Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence issued against Arghavan Fallahi.

According to information received by HRANA, Fallahi was sentenced to death in July of this year on the charge of baghi (armed rebellion) by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, head of Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

Following Israel’s attack on Evin Prison in June 2025, Fallahi was initially transferred to the Greater Tehran Prison and subsequently to Qarchak Prison in Varamin. She was later transferred back to Evin Prison.

Previously, an informed source told HRANA regarding the political prisoner’s situation: “Following her arrest, Ms. Fallahi spent some time in Wards 209 and 241 of Evin Prison, under the supervision of the Judiciary’s Intelligence Protection Organization. During this period, she was subjected to severe psychological torture, and attempts were made to extract forced confessions from her in connection with the assassinations of two judges, Mohammad Moghiseh and Ali Razini.”

Arghavan Fallahi was arrested by security forces in late January 2025 and transferred to the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison.

Fallahi had previously been arrested alongside her father by security forces in November 2022 and was later transferred to Evin Prison. She was subsequently sentenced by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, to two years in prison on charges of “assembly and collusion” and “propaganda against the regime.”

She was released from Evin Prison after completing her sentence.