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Shaker Bouri Sentenced to Prison and Fine

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Abadan, HRANA, Shaker Bouri

HRANA – Shaker Bouri, a satirist residing in Abadan, has been sentenced by Branch 101 of the Criminal Court II of Abadan to 13 months and 20 days in prison and a monetary fine.

According to HRANA, Shaker Bouri has been sentenced to imprisonment and a fine.

According to a verdict issued by Branch 101 of the Criminal Court II of Abadan and formally communicated to him, Bouri was sentenced to 13 months and 20 days in prison on the charge of “disseminating false information with the intent to cause harm to others.” On a separate charge of “insulting a member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly,” he was ordered to pay a fine of 45 million rials.

Under Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, the most severe punishment, in this case, the prison sentence, will be enforceable.

The case was opened in connection with the publication of video content following a complaint filed against Shaker Bouri by Mousa Ghazanfarabadi, a member of the Islamic Consultative Assembly.

Shaker Bouri, a satirist residing in Abadan, has previously been arrested in connection with his activities.

January 2026 Protests: Abolfazl Rostami and Erfan Moradi Dangi Each Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

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Abolfazl Rostami, Erfan Moradi Dangi, HRANA, irgc, IRGC Intelligence Organization, Qasr-e Shirin, ابوالفضل رستمی, عرفان مرادی دنگی, قصر شیرین

HRANA – Abolfazl Rostami and Erfan Moradi Dangi, two residents of Qasr-e Shirin who were arrested during the January 2026 protests, have each been sentenced to five years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of Qasr-e Shirin.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, Abolfazl Rostami and Erfan Moradi Dangi have been sentenced to prison.

According to the report, Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Qasr-e Shirin recently sentenced each of these citizens to five years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.” The sentences have been formally communicated to them.

The two citizens were arrested in Qasr-e Shirin, Kermanshah Province, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, by forces of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in connection with the January 2026 protests. After several weeks in detention and under interrogation, they were released temporarily on bail pending the completion of judicial proceedings.

The report states that Abolfazl Rostami and Erfan Moradi Dangi were subjected to pressure as well as physical and psychological torture during their detention.

Three Citizens Arrested in Shadegan Over Social Media Posts

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HRANA, Khuzestan province, Shadgan

HRANA – The police commander of Shadgan announced the arrest of three citizens in the county over allegations of publishing content on social media with the intent to “disturb public opinion” and engage in “propaganda against the Islamic Republic.”

According to HRANA, citing IRNA, three citizens were arrested by police forces in Shadgan, Khuzestan province.

According to the report, following the publication of content on social media allegedly intended to “disturb public opinion, undermine public morale, and spread propaganda against the Islamic Republic,” Shadgan County’s Public Security and Intelligence Police initiated efforts to identify and arrest the individuals.

Rouhollah Ashiri, the police commander of Shadgan, stated that after being identified and with judicial authorization, the individuals were arrested by the Public Security and Intelligence Police and Shadgan Police Station No. 11.

He claimed that following their arrest and during interrogation, the individuals confessed to the alleged offenses and were subsequently referred to the judicial authorities for further legal proceedings.

The report did not disclose the identities of the detainees, their place of detention, or their current status.

Ali Babaei, Azerbaijani-Turk Activist, Sentenced to 9 Months in Prison

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Ali Babaei, Azerbaijani Turk activist, HRANA, علی بابایی

HRANA – Ali Babaei, an Azerbaijani-Turk activist currently held in Tabriz Prison, has been sentenced by Branch 1 of the Tabriz Revolutionary Court to nine months in prison. This sentence comes in addition to a six-year-and-four-month prison term previously imposed on him in a separate case.

According to HRANA, Ali Babaei, an Azerbaijani-Turk activist currently held in Tabriz Prison, has been sentenced to prison.

Mr. Babaei was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Tabriz Revolutionary Court to nine months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.” According to information received by HRANA, this sentence relates to a case opened against him following his arrest in January 2026.

An informed source familiar with the case confirmed the news to HRANA, stating that Mr. Babaei’s arrest in January was intended to prevent him from engaging in activities related to the protests taking place at the time.

The hearing on the charges against this Azerbaijani-Turk activist was held yesterday before the aforementioned branch.

In June 2025, in a separate case, Mr. Babaei was tried alongside 12 other citizens by Branch 2 of the Tabriz Revolutionary Court. In late December 2025, he was subsequently sentenced to two years and nine months in prison on the charge of “membership in an illegal group” and three years and seven months on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security.”

In May 2026, the East Azerbaijan Province Court of Appeals upheld the ruling in full.

Ali Babaei was arrested in Tabriz in September 2023 and was released from Tabriz Prison on bail in January 2024.

According to HRA’s annual statistics, 304 people were arrested in 2025 on the basis of their ethnicity or national-minority status. At least 188 of these arrests were carried out without the presentation of a judicial warrant. Although in many cases the specific allegations and reasons for arrest were not disclosed, given the previous practices of security agencies, it is believed that these individuals may have been arrested for activities related to ethnic rights.

Writer Roozbeh Gilasian Sentenced to Prison

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Gorgan, HRANA, Roozbeh Gilasian

HRANA – Roozbeh Gilasian, a writer from Gorgan, has been sentenced by Branch 1 of the Bandar Abbas Revolutionary Court to four years and eight months in prison.

According to HRANA, Roozbeh Gilasian has been sentenced to prison.

Under a ruling issued on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, by Branch 1 of the Bandar Abbas Revolutionary Court, Mr. Gilasian was sentenced to eight months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime” and four years in prison on the charge of “engaging in educational activities and/or deviant propaganda and/or activities disruptive to the sacred principles of Islam.”

According to information received by HRANA, managing a channel with approximately 100 members and sharing several books that he had previously written and published were among the acts cited as grounds for the charges against Mr. Gilasian.

An informed source close to the writer’s family confirmed the news to HRANA and said: “A number of citizens in Bandar Abbas were arrested following the 12-day war. During the proceedings in their cases, Mr. Gilasian’s name and writings came to the attention of security agencies. He was subsequently arrested as well and faced charges related to the activities of this channel and his works.”

Mr. Gilasian was arrested by security forces in Gorgan in August 2025 and was subsequently released on bail.

Roozbeh Gilasian is a writer from and resident of Gorgan who has previously faced judicial action over his activities.

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Four Prisoners Executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad and Gorgan Prison

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Ahmad Haji-Hassani, Ansar Nami, Gorgan Prison, HRANA, Mashhad, Nazif Rasoul Khandeh, Omid Rakhshani, Vakilabad prison

HRANA – At dawn on Wednesday, September 2, four prisoners, including two Afghan nationals, who had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad and Gorgan Prison.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, four prisoners were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad and Gorgan Prison at dawn on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

The prisoners have been identified as Ahmad Haji-Hassani, 50, married, a father of four, and a resident of Gonbad-e Kavus; Omid Rakhshani, 22, from Mashhad; and Ansar Nami, 52, and Nazif Rasoul Khandeh, 46, both from Taloqan, Afghanistan.

According to the report, Ahmad Haji-Hassani was hanged in Gorgan Prison. He had previously been arrested on drug-related charges for “transporting eight kilograms and 700 grams of methamphetamine” and was subsequently sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court.

Omid Rakhshani, Ansar Nami, and Nazif Rasoul Khandeh were executed in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. Rakhshani had been arrested approximately three years earlier on a murder charge and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

Ansar Nami and Nazif Rasoul Khandeh, both Afghan nationals, were arrested two years ago on a murder charge in a joint case and were later sentenced to death by the judiciary.

The two Afghan nationals were executed without being granted a final visit with their families.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not publicly announced these executions.
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.

Prisoner Executed in Lakan Prison, Rasht

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HRANA, Lakan prison, Mojtaba Salahi Laghani

HRANA – At dawn on Monday, August 31, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on a murder charge was executed in Lakan Prison in Rasht.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, a prisoner was executed in Lakan Prison in Rasht at dawn on Monday, August 31, 2026.

The prisoner has been identified as Mojtaba Salahi Laghani, a resident of Laghan village in Shaft County.

According to the report, Mr. Salahi was arrested approximately four years ago on a murder charge and was subsequently sentenced to death by the judiciary.

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.

January 2026 Protests: Saman Ghaderi Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

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HRANA, Iman Afshari, January 2026 Protests, Saman Ghaderi, Urmia

HRANA – Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Saman Ghaderi, a resident of Urmia and one of those arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests, to a total of 14 years in prison. He is currently being held in the Greater Tehran Prison.

According to HRANA, Saman Ghaderi has been sentenced to imprisonment.

According to a ruling issued by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, and served on Mr. Ghaderi on Tuesday, August 25, he was sentenced to 11 years in prison on the charge of “acting against national security” and three years on the charge of “insulting the sacred.”

An informed source close to the family of the political defendant confirmed the news to HRANA and said: “Following the notification of the ruling, Mr. Ghaderi challenged the verdict and filed an appeal.”

Saman Ghaderi was arrested in Tehran in March 2026 by agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Intelligence Organization in connection with the January 2026 protests. After completing the initial stages of interrogation, he was transferred to the Greater Tehran Prison.

Saman Ghaderi is 37 years old and from Urmia.

Sima Sabto and Nahid Falahati Remain in Detention Without Due Process After 73 Days

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Adelabad Prison, Baha'i citizens, HRANA, Nahid Falahati, Shiraz, Sima Sabto, سیما سبتو, ناهید فلاحتی

HRANA – Sima Sabto and Nahid Falahati, Baha’i citizens residing in Shiraz, remain in detention without resolution of their legal status at Adelabad Prison more than 70 days after their arrests. They have been denied phone calls and visits with their families.

According to HRANA, Sima Sabto and Nahid Falahati remain detained in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz amid continued legal uncertainty.

According to information received by HRANA, 73 days have passed since their arrests, and they continue to be held at Adelabad Prison without resolution of their legal status. The two Baha’i citizens remain deprived of phone calls and visits with their families.

Previously, an informed source told HRANA that the authorities had provided no explanation for imposing these restrictions or denying the two citizens phone contact and visits with their families.

Sima Sabto, who is married and has two daughters, ages 19 and 24, was arrested by security forces at her home in Shiraz on June 23, 2026. Since her arrest, this Baha’i citizen has been interrogated on several occasions and has been charged with “propaganda against the regime.”

Nahid Falahati was also arrested by IRGC Intelligence forces in Shiraz on June 23, 2026, and transferred to Adelabad Prison. To date, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against this Baha’i citizen.

Over the past decade, Iran’s Baha’i community has faced more security and judicial actions than any other religious minority. A review of HRA’s annual reports shows that, over the past three years, an average of 72% of reports concerning religious minorities have involved violations of the rights of Baha’i citizens.

January 2026 Protests: Sadegh Saedinia Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Prison and Property Confiscation

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HRANA, Langroud Prison, Qom Revolutionary Court, Sadegh Saedinia

HRANA – The conviction of Sadegh Saedinia, one of those arrested during the nationwide protests of January 2026, has been upheld by the Supreme Court. He had previously been sentenced to 12 years, six months, and one day in prison, confiscation of all movable and immovable property, and a two-year ban from working in the café business.

According to HRANA, citing Mizan, the sentences issued against Sadegh Saedinia have been upheld by the Supreme Court.

Mr. Saedinia had previously been sentenced by a court to 12 years, six months, and one day in prison and the confiscation of all his movable and immovable property in favor of the state on the charge of “media and propaganda activities against national security in favor of opposition groups.” As an additional punishment, he was also sentenced to a two-year ban from working in the café business following the completion of his prison term.

According to the indictment issued in this case, the charges brought against this citizen include “propaganda or media activities against national security, taking operational measures to disrupt security through the publication of content on social media, participating in gatherings, closing cafés and shops owned by him, encouraging employees to participate in gatherings, and engaging in propaganda against the regime.”

Earlier, during the judicial proceedings in this case, all branches of cafés owned by Sadegh Saedinia were sealed by judicial order.

In May 2026, the Judiciary Media Center announced that a court session had been held at the Qom Revolutionary Court to hear the charges against Sadegh Saedinia.

Sadegh Saedinia, son of Mohammad Ali, aged approximately 49, was arrested in January 2026 for supporting the nationwide protests and was transferred to Langroud Prison in Qom.