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Political Prisoner Mehran Raouf Released from Evin Prison Under Electronic Ankle Monitoring

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HRANA – Mehran Raouf, a political prisoner, has been released from Evin Prison under electronic ankle monitor supervision.

According to HRANA News Agency, Mehran Raouf has been released. Based on information received by HRANA, Mehran Raouf was released yesterday from Evin Prison under electronic ankle monitor supervision.

Raouf was arrested in October 2020 by the intelligence unit of the IRGC Intelligence and transferred to the IRGC’s security detention ward, known as Ward 2-A of Evin Prison.

In April 2023, he wrote a letter from prison protesting the rights that had been denied to him due to his status as a dual national and a political prisoner.

In August 2021, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced him to 10 years and 8 months of discretionary imprisonment on charges of participating in the administration of an illegal group and propaganda against the regime. The sentence was ultimately reduced to 7 years and 6 months of imprisonment.

Evin Prison: Mohammad Moaidi Shakib Has Been on Hunger Strike for Nine Days

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HRANA – Mohammad Moaidi Shakib, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, who suffers from multiple medical conditions, has been on hunger strike since Sunday, June 28, in protest against the continued denial of transfer to medical facilities outside the prison.

According to HRANA, Mohammad Moaidi Shakib, a political prisoner imprisoned in Evin Prison, has now been on hunger strike for nine days.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Moaidi Shakib continues to be denied transfer to medical facilities outside the prison to receive specialized treatment despite suffering from heart disease, a prostate condition, and cervical and lumbar disc disorders. He began his hunger strike on Sunday, June 28, in protest against this ongoing deprivation.

A source close to the prisoner’s family confirmed the news to HRANA and said: “After beginning his hunger strike, the prison warden threatened him that if he continued his protest, he would be transferred to Razi Psychiatric Hospital (Aminabad).”

Mr. Moaidi Shakib had previously also gone on hunger strike to protest the authorities’ failure to provide adequate medical care for his physical health conditions.

Mohammad Moaidi Shakib has been sentenced to a total of three years and nine months in prison on charges of “assembly and collusion against national security” and “propaganda against the regime.” He had previously been tried by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari.

Mohammad Moaidi Shakib was arrested at his home on September 9, 2023. He is currently being held in Hall 12 of Ward 7 of Evin Prison.

Leila Afarin Denied Specialized Medical Care Despite Brain Tumor Diagnosis

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HRANA – Leila Afarin, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, continues to be denied specialized medical care despite suffering from a brain tumor and joint disorders. Authorities have also rejected her requests for conditional release or furlough leading to release.

According to HRANA News Agency, Leila Afarin remains deprived of specialized medical treatment.

A source close to the political prisoner confirmed the information to HRANA, stating: “Ms. Afarin has a malignant brain tumor and suffers from joint disorders. Her physical condition has deteriorated significantly. She is currently experiencing symptoms including loss of balance, tremors in her hands and feet, and impaired vision. Despite her urgent need for specialized medical care, she continues to be denied access to adequate treatment.”

The source further noted that although Afarin has become eligible for conditional release and has only about nine months remaining on her sentence, authorities have yet to approve either her request for conditional release or furlough connected to her release.

It is worth noting that the political prisoner was transferred to a hospital for treatment some time ago but was returned to prison shortly afterward without receiving adequate medical care.

Leila Afarin, aged approximately 33, was arrested by security forces and transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison on December 10, 2025. She was subsequently sentenced by the Tehran Revolutionary Court to one year in prison.

Political Prisoner Saeed Shah-Ghaleh Marks 26th Year Behind Bars

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HRANA – Saeed Shah-Ghaleh, a political prisoner, is currently serving the twenty-sixth year of his life sentence in Ward 4 of Qom Prison. Despite his repeated requests over the years, the relevant authorities have so far refused to grant him temporary leave or release through a special pardon.

According to HRANA, Saeed Shah-Ghaleh, one of Iran’s longest-held political prisoners, continues to serve his life sentence in Qom Prison.

A source familiar with the matter confirmed the information to HRANA, stating: “Mr. Shah-Ghaleh is serving the twenty-sixth year of his life sentence in Ward 4 of Qom Prison. Despite his repeated requests over the years for temporary leave or release through a special pardon, none of the relevant authorities have responded to his appeals, and there has been no change in his situation.”

Shah-Ghaleh, who has spent more than two decades behind bars, was transferred from Bushehr Prison to Ward 4 of Qom Prison in 2022. He had previously been held in Evin Prison and Mahshahr Prison.

Shah-Ghaleh was arrested in 2000 and was initially sentenced to death by a criminal court on the charge of “enmity against God (moharebeh) through collaboration with the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK).” His sentence was later reduced by one degree to life imprisonment.

There have also been reports that Shah-Ghaleh was subjected to physical assault while in prison in 2008. Additionally, in 2022, he was reportedly coerced into making a forced confession renouncing his affiliation with the Mujahedin-e Khalq Organization, which was obtained under psychological pressure.

Abbas Lesani and Yousef Kari Launch Hunger Strike in Evin Prison

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HRANA – Abbas Lesani (Lisani) and Yousef Kari, two Azerbaijani-Turk activists, remain in detention at Evin Prison. For two days, the two have been on a hunger strike in protest against prison authorities’ decision to transfer them to separate wards without observing the principle of separating prisoners based on the nature of their alleged offenses.

According to HRANA News Agency, Abbas Lesani and Yousef Kari remain in detention. Lesani and Kari informed their families and relatives that they began a hunger strike on Sunday, June 28, in protest against prison officials’ decision to transfer them to separate wards without complying with prison classification regulations and the principle of separating inmates according to the nature of their alleged offenses.

When prison authorities attempted to transfer them to separate wards in Ward 7, the two men stated that they would begin a hunger strike if prison regulations and the principle of separating prisoners based on the nature of their alleged offenses were not respected.

The trial of Abbas Lesani, Ali Kheirjoo, Yousef Kari, and Behzad Dashti, all Azerbaijani-Turk activists, was held on May 30 before Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court. The defendants refused to attend the hearing.

In January 2026, Abbas Lesani was formally charged in Branch 6 of the Evin Prosecutor’s Office, presided over by Vahid Naseri, with offenses including “forming an illegal group, assembly and collusion against national security, and disrupting public order.” Yousef Kari, along with two other individuals, was charged with “membership in an illegal group, assembly and collusion against national security, and disrupting public order.”

Despite more than seven months having passed since their arrests, Abbas Lesani and Yousef Kari continue to be held in the quarantine section of Ward 7 of Evin Prison.

The two activists were arrested on November 11, 2025, outside Evin Prison while expressing support for the sit-in protest by the families of political prisoners Taher Naghavi and Vadood Asadi, who are imprisoned there. On November 18, 2025, Abbas Lesani and Yousef Kari, along with two other individuals, were transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison.

Abbas Lesani and Yousef Kari, both Azerbaijani-Turk activists, have previously been arrested and subjected to judicial prosecution due to their civil activism.

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Parnian Hashempour Sentenced to Prison by the Court of Appeals

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HRANA – The five-year prison sentence of Parnian (Fatemeh) Hashempour, arrested during the January 2026 protests, has been reduced to two years on appeal. She is currently serving her sentence in Evin Prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Hashempour has been sentenced by the Court of Appeals to two years in prison on the charge of assembly and collusion. At the trial court stage, she had been sentenced to five years’ imprisonment on the same charge by the judiciary.

HRANA’s investigation into the details of the current case, including the judicial authorities that issued the ruling, is ongoing.

Hashempour was arrested in connection with the nationwide protests of late December 2025 and January 2026. After spending several days in solitary confinement, she was transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison on December 31, 2025.

Parnian (Fatemeh) Hashempour, who holds a master’s degree in archaeology, was also arrested in 2022 and was detained for a period in Qarchak Prison in Varamin. She was ultimately granted amnesty and released in that case.

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.

Ilya Bakhshaei Remains Imprisoned in Evin as Five-Year Sentence Stands

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HRANA – Ilya Bakhshaei, a student at the University of Yazd and one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests, is currently serving his prison sentence in Evin Prison. He was sentenced to five years in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court at the trial stage, and the verdict was upheld in full on appeal.

A source close to the family, confirming the matter to HRANA, said: “Mr. Bakhshaei, who is being held in Evin Prison, recently submitted a request for judicial review of his case to the Supreme Court.”

According to information received by HRANA, the University of Yazd student was sentenced at the trial stage by the Revolutionary Court to five years in prison on charges of assembly and collusion to act against national security. The verdict was later upheld in its entirety by Branch 21 of the Tehran Province Court of Appeals.

Ilya Bakhshaei, a sports sciences student at the University of Yazd, was arrested in January 2026 in connection with the nationwide protests.

Donya Azad Faces Serious Health Risks in Evin Prison Amid Lack of Specialized Treatment

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HRANA – Donya Hosseini (Azad), who suffers from epilepsy, is serving her sentence in Evin Prison. Iran’s Legal Medicine Organization has stated that her continued imprisonment is contingent upon access to an independent physician and specialized medication. However, these conditions are not being met in prison, and she remains deprived of the necessary specialized medical care.

According to HRANA, Donya Hosseini (Azad), 36-year-old resident of Tehran, is currently serving her prison sentence in Evin Prison.

A source close to her family confirmed the matter to HRANA, stating: “Donya suffers from epilepsy and severe neurological disorders. In its official medical certificate, the Legal Medicine Organization emphasized that her continued imprisonment would only be possible if she were held in a completely calm environment, free from anxiety, stress, and psychological pressure. She must also remain under the continuous supervision of an independent physician and have access to her specialized medications and medical care. However, such facilities are currently unavailable in prison, and she has been deprived of specialized treatment.”

The source further added: “Despite the issuance of a clear medical certificate on this matter, judicial authorities have continued to refuse to issue a ruling declaring her medically unfit to endure imprisonment. The alarming issue is that Evin Prison currently lacks both an independent physician to monitor her condition and access to her specialized medications. These circumstances are entirely incompatible with her physical condition and level of vulnerability, and the continuation of Donya Azad’s imprisonment could place her life at serious risk.”

Ms. Hosseini was arrested on February 15, 2026, to begin serving her sentence and was transferred to Evin Prison.

In November 2025, Branch 36 of the Tehran Province Court of Appeals, presided over by Judge Khojasteh, sentenced her to three years and six months of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “propaganda against the regime in support of and aimed at strengthening the Israeli regime.” The sentence had previously been issued at the trial stage by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari.

She was initially arrested by security forces in Tehran on June 16, 2025, and was released from Qarchak Prison in Varamin on August 3, 2025, after posting bail of 3 billion tomans.

In a separate case in 2023, Ms. Hosseini was sentenced to five years of suspended imprisonment and a monetary fine.

January 2026 Protests: Mahsa Jamali Sentenced to Imprisonment

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HRANA – Zahra (Mahsa) Jamali, arrested during the January 2026 protests and currently held in the women’s ward of Evin Prison, has been sentenced by the Revolutionary Court to six months of discretionary imprisonment.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Jamali was sentenced by the Revolutionary Court to six months in prison. She is currently being held in the women’s ward of Evin Prison.

Zahra (Mahsa) Jamali was arrested during the nationwide protests and, on January 9, 2026, was transferred from Qarchak Prison in Varamin to the women’s ward of Evin Prison.

HRANA is still investigating further details regarding the charges brought against this prisoner.

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.

2026 Protests: Zahra Shahidi Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison

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HRANA – Zahra Shahidi, one of those arrested during the nationwide protests of 2026 and currently held in Evin Prison, has been sentenced by a judicial authority to two years of imprisonment.

The judicial authority that issued the ruling recently sentenced Ms. Shahidi to two years in prison. The conviction has also resulted in the loss of her employment.

Further details regarding the verdict, including the charges brought against Zahra Shahidi and the issuing authority, are currently being investigated by HRANA.

On December 31, 2025, Ms. Shahidi was transferred to the women’s ward of Evin Prison. She was arrested by security forces on the street during the early days of the nationwide protests and spent several days in detention.

Zahra Shahidi is a 48-year-old woman and the head of her household.