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Sepehr Amirzadeh, Detained During January Protests, Sentenced to Death

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Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan, moharebeh, Sepehr Amirzadeh, سپهر امیرزاده

HRANA – Sepehr Amirzadeh, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests and currently held in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, has been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court on the charge of “moharebeh” (enmity against God).

According to HRANA, Sepehr Amirzadeh, who was arrested during the January 2026 protests, has been sentenced to death.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Amirzadeh was sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court on the charge of “moharebeh” (enmity against God). His case is currently under review by the Supreme Court.

Mr. Amirzadeh was arrested by security forces at his home in Isfahan on January 13, 2026, in connection with nationwide protests. After undergoing interrogation, he was transferred to Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, where he remains incarcerated.

HRANA’s investigation into the details of the case, including the specific acts underlying the charge brought against him, is ongoing.

Sepehr Amirzadeh, aged approximately 23, is originally from Ramhormoz, Khuzestan Province. He is an instructor and musician who plays the ney-anban, a traditional Iranian bagpipe, and resides in Isfahan.

Female Prisoner Dies in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad Following Lack of Medical Care

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HRANA, Mashhad, Taktam Ramezani, Vakilabad prison, تکتم رمضانی

HRANA – Taktam Ramezani, a prisoner convicted of non-political offenses and held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, died in the prison following a ruptured gallbladder and delays in receiving medical care and being transferred to a hospital.

According to HRANA, a prisoner held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad died due to a lack of timely medical care.

The prisoner, identified by HRANA as 37-year-old Taktam Ramezani, had been convicted of non-political offenses.

According to reports received by HRANA, Ms. Ramezani died in Ward 2 of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, following a ruptured gallbladder and delays in her transfer to a hospital. During the four days preceding her death, she suffered from severe pain in the gallbladder area. Despite repeated requests for medical attention, she was denied transfer to a hospital and access to appropriate medical treatment.

Ms. Ramezani had been arrested some time earlier on drug-related charges and was serving her sentence in Ward 2 of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. She also worked in the prison collecting garbage.

Under the regulations of Iran’s Prisons Organization, all prisoners are entitled to healthcare and medical services. The regulations stipulate that prisoners must undergo regular medical examinations and, when urgent treatment is required, be transferred to specialized hospitals. In practice, however, numerous reports indicate that prisoners are frequently denied this fundamental right.

Nasrin Kabiri Serving 10-Year Prison Sentence in Isfahan

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Dowlatabad Prison, HRANA, Isfahan, Nasrin Kabiri, Zahra Kabiri

HRANA – Nasrin (Zahra) Kabiri, a political prisoner, is currently serving her prison sentence in Dowlatabad Prison in Isfahan. Last year, she was sentenced by the judiciary to 10 years in prison.

According to HRANA, Nasrin Kabiri is currently incarcerated in Dowlatabad Prison in Isfahan.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Kabiri is serving her 10-year prison sentence in Ward 2 for convicted prisoners at Dowlatabad Prison in Isfahan. Last year, the judiciary sentenced her to 10 years in prison on the charge of “espionage for Israel.”

An informed source close to the family of the political prisoner confirmed the matter to HRANA and said: “Ms. Kabiri, who is the mother of two young children, has not been granted furlough to date, despite having served approximately one year of her sentence.”

At the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the specific acts underlying the charge of “espionage for Israel,” on the basis of which Ms. Kabiri was handed a lengthy prison sentence. HRANA’s efforts to obtain further information in this regard are ongoing.

Ms. Kabiri was arrested by security forces in Isfahan in July 2025, in connection with the 12-day war.

Nasrin (Zahra) Kabiri is a resident of Isfahan and the mother of two children, approximately six and eight years old.

One Prisoner Executed in Isfahan Prison; Number of Executions in Zanjan Prison Rises to Two

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Aref Karimian, Dastgerd Prison, HRANA, Isfahan, Payam Pakzad, Zanjan Prison

HRANA – The death sentence of a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on a murder charge was carried out on Tuesday, August 11, at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. Additionally, with confirmation of the execution of another prisoner convicted of murder, the number of prisoners executed at Zanjan Prison on Saturday, August 8, has risen to two.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, the death sentence of a prisoner was carried out at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan on the morning of Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

The prisoner has been identified as Aref Karimian, 38, a resident of Khomeini Shahr and father of one child.

According to the report, Mr. Karimian was arrested four years ago on a murder charge involving an honor-related motive and was subsequently sentenced to death by a judicial authority.

Number of Prisoners Executed at Zanjan Prison Rises to Two

According to another report by Iran Human Rights Organization, another prisoner was executed at Zanjan Prison on the morning of Saturday, August 8, 2026.

The prisoner has been identified as Payam Pakzad, 41, a native of Bojnurd, father of four children, and resident of the Shahrak-e Shohada neighborhood in Zanjan.

According to the report, Mr. Pakzad, who worked as a construction worker, became involved in an altercation with another person three years ago while working on a construction project. Following the altercation, which resulted in the other person’s death, he was arrested on a murder charge and subsequently sentenced to death by a judicial authority.

The execution of another prisoner, Yousef Bagheri, which was carried out at the same prison on the same day, had previously been reported.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these prisoners have not been officially announced by prison authorities or other relevant institutions.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Writer Amin Masouri Arrested to Serve One-Year Prison Sentence

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Amin Masouri, HRANA, Khorramabad Prison, امین ماسوری

HRANA – Amin Masouri, a writer and researcher, was arrested on Sunday, August 9, to begin serving his prison sentence and was transferred to Khorramabad Prison.

According to HRANA, Amin Masouri’s prison sentence has been enforced.

Based on information received by HRANA, on Sunday, August 9, Amin Masouri was arrested to begin serving his prison sentence and transferred to Khorramabad Prison.

In February, 2026, Branch 1 of the Khorramabad Revolutionary Court sentenced Mr. Masouri to one year in prison and two years of exile in Sarakhs County.

Masouri was arrested in Khorramabad by Ministry of Intelligence agents in August of last year and, after some time, was transferred to Parsilon Prison in the city. He was ultimately released from Parsilon Prison on September 14, 2025, after posting bail of 500 million tomans.

Amin Masouri has previously faced arrest and judicial action in connection with his activities.

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Leila Moallemi Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

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HRANA, Leila Moallemi, Mashhad, Vakilabad prison, لیلا معلمی

HRANA – Leila Moallemi, a resident of Mashhad who is currently incarcerated in Vakilabad Prison, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad.

According to HRANA, Leila Moallemi has been sentenced to imprisonment.

Based on information received by HRANA, the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad sentenced Moallemi to 10 years in prison. A source close to her family, confirming the news to HRANA, said: “The sentence was communicated to Leila in prison some time ago. The sentence was issued in connection with her sending a voice message and providing information to a media outlet based outside Iran during the war.”

Ms. Moallemi was arrested by security forces in Mashhad on May 28, 2026, and subsequently transferred to Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

HRANA’s investigation into further details of the case, including the charges brought against her and the judicial authority that issued the sentence, remains ongoing.

Leila Moallemi is originally from Bandar Abbas and resides in Mashhad.

Mehdi Mahmoudian Sentenced to Prison

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HRANA, Judge Taghizadeh, Mehdi Mahmoudian, مهدی محمودیان

HRANA – Mehdi Mahmoudian, a civil rights activist, has been sentenced to eight months in prison by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, Mehdi Mahmoudian has been sentenced to imprisonment.

Under a ruling issued by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Taghizadeh, and communicated to Mahmoudian, he was sentenced to eight months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.” The ruling was issued in absentia.

The acts cited as the basis for the charge include writings he authored while in prison and their subsequent publication.

In a separate case, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, has scheduled a hearing for September 27, 2026.

Mahmoudian was arrested on January 31, 2026, for signing a statement. He was subsequently released from Bushehr Prison on February 17, 2026, after posting bail of 6.5 billion tomans.

In 2024, Mahmoudian was tried by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. He was subsequently sentenced to eight months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime,” as well as a two-year ban on membership in political parties and groups, a two-year ban on using a smartphone, and a two-year travel ban. After completing his prison sentence, he was released from Evin Prison on September 15, 2025.

Mehdi Mahmoudian has previously faced arrest and judicial proceedings in connection with his activities.

Citizen Arrested in Baharestan Over Instagram Comments, Forced Confession Aired

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Baharestan, Forced confession, HRANA

HRANA – A citizen in Baharestan was arrested by the county’s Security Police over what authorities described as posting comments on Instagram containing propaganda against the regime. At the same time, a video of the citizen’s forced confession was released, though the circumstances under which it was recorded remain unclear.

According to HRANA, citing Fars News Agency, a citizen has been arrested in Baharestan County.

The report alleges that the citizen was a supporter of one of the groups opposed to the regime and, along with members of their family, posted comments and engaged in propaganda activities on Instagram.

The citizen was identified and arrested by officers from the Public Security Police of the Baharestan County Police Command and was subsequently referred to judicial authorities.

A video showing the citizen’s forced confession has also been released. It is unclear under what circumstances the video was recorded.

The report did not provide further details, including the identity of the arrested individual, the date of the arrest, or their current place of detention.

January 2026 Protests: Tara Farhangian Sentenced to Prison, Flogging, and Exile

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HRANA, January 2026 Protests, Qorveh, Tara Farhangian, تارا فرهنگیان, قروه

HRANA – Tara Farhangian, a student from Qorveh and one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests, has been sentenced by judicial authorities in the county to one year in prison, 31 lashes, a fine of 120 million tomans, and two years of exile in Zabol.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, Tara Farhangian has been sentenced to imprisonment, flogging, and exile.

According to the report, Branch 102 of the Qorveh Criminal Court sentenced Ms. Farhangian to one year of imprisonment and 31 lashes on charges of “disrupting public peace and order” and “resisting officers in the performance of their duties.” As an additional punishment, she was also sentenced to two years of exile in Zabol.

In another part of her case, the Qorveh Revolutionary Court sentenced her to pay a fine of 120 million tomans on charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.”

Tara Farhangian, 21, is from Qorveh and studies physical education at Hamedan University. She was arrested during the January 2026 protests and was released after some time upon posting bail.

Homa Teymouri and Yaser Azadeh Sentenced to a Total of 10 Years in Prison

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Abolghasem Salavati, Homa Teymouri, HRANA, Yaser Azadeh, هما تیموری, یاسر آزاده

HRANA – Homa Teymouri and her husband, Yaser Azadeh, both master’s graduates of Tarbiat Modares University and Shahid Beheshti University who were arrested during the January 2026 protests, have each been sentenced by the Revolutionary Court to five years in prison.

According to HRANA, citing United Students, Homa Teymouri and her husband, Yaser Azadeh, have been sentenced to prison.

According to the report, Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, sentenced Ms. Teymouri to five years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security.” She was also sentenced to a two-year travel ban and prohibited from engaging in social media activity. Her mobile phone was also confiscated.

The report states that Mr. Azadeh was likewise sentenced to five years in prison, without specifying the court branch that issued the verdict or the charges brought against him.

Yaser Azadeh and his wife, Homa Teymouri, were arrested by security forces at their private residence during the January 2026 protests in January.

The published report provides no information regarding the current status of the two individuals.

Homa Teymouri holds a master’s degree in Political Thought from Tarbiat Modares University, while Yaser Azadeh holds a master’s degree in Western Philosophy from Shahid Beheshti University.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

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.