HRANA – Mohammad Khalizadeh and Alireza Dowlati, two individuals arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests who are currently held in Greater Tehran Prison, have been sentenced to 30 years and five years in prison, respectively.
According to HRANA, Alireza Dowlati and Mohammad Khalizadeh have been sentenced to prison. Based on information obtained by HRANA, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced Mohammad Khalizadeh to 30 years in prison on charges of “moharebeh” (enmity against God) and Alireza Dowlati to five years in prison on charges of “assembly and collusion against national security.”
A source familiar with the case and close to the families of the two men confirmed the news to HRANA, stating that Dowlati and Khalizadeh are co-defendants in the same case as Omran Amani, a prisoner who has been sentenced to death.
The three men, who had been living together in the same house, were arrested in Tehran on February 11, 2026, in connection with the nationwide protests. All three are currently held in Greater Tehran Prison.
Background on January 2026 Protests:
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.
