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Hamzeh Savari Launches Hunger Strike at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj

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HRANA – Today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026, Hamzeh Savari Laftah, a political prisoner held at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, began a hunger strike in support of Mokhtar Al-Bushokeh, a political prisoner held at Arak Prison. Al-Bushokeh began his hunger strike on Tuesday, October 6, and was subsequently transferred to solitary confinement.

According to HRANA, Hamzeh Savari Laftah has launched a hunger strike at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

Based on information received by HRANA, the political prisoner began a week-long hunger strike today, Wednesday, October 14, in solidarity with . Al-Bushokeh has been on hunger strike since Tuesday, October 6, protesting prison authorities’ failure to fulfill their promise to transfer him from Arak Prison to Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz. He is currently being held in a solitary confinement cell at Arak Prison.

was arrested by security forces on September 2, 2005, when he was just 16 years old. He was sentenced to death by the Ahvaz Revolutionary Court on charges of “corruption on earth, moharebeh (enmity against God), and acting against national security.” His death sentence was eventually commuted to life imprisonment. He has now spent more than 21 years behind bars.

Throughout his imprisonment, Savari has been held in several prisons, including Karun Prison in Ahvaz, Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj, Evin Prison, and Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. During this period, he has repeatedly been placed in solitary confinement and, according to previous HRANA reports, has been subjected to beatings on several occasions. The political prisoner has also staged hunger strikes in previous years to protest his detention conditions and prison transfers.

Over the years, Savari has suffered from numerous health problems, including heart disease, inflammation of the lining of his lungs, knee injuries, chronic stomach pain, cervical osteoarthritis, and spinal problems. According to previous HRANA reports, despite requiring specialized medical attention, he has been denied access to adequate medical care at various times. Restrictions on family visits, access to legal counsel, and prison furlough have also been reported in recent years.

Ali-Sina Mostafavi Executed in Kerman

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Ali-Sina Mostafavi, HRANA, Kerman, moharebeh, علی سینا مصطفوی

HRANA – Today, October 14, 2026, the Judiciary’s Media Center announced the execution of Ali-Sina Mostafavi, a prisoner accused of moharebeh (enmity against God), in Kerman. His death sentence was carried out after being upheld by the Supreme Court.

According to HRANA, citing Mizan News Agency, the death sentence of Ali-Sina Mostafavi was carried out in Kerman.

The Judiciary’s Media Center claimed that on March 24, 2026, Mostafavi opened fire in Azadi Square in Kerman, injuring a civilian and a young girl. According to the same source, he also fired shots at conscript soldiers and passing vehicles on April 21, 2026, and on two occasions fired toward the Kerman–Mahan Highway Police.

The center described Mostafavi as a “monarchist” and stated that he had participated in the protests of January 2026, during which he allegedly sent videos and photographs to media outlets based outside Iran. It further claimed that during the war, he filmed locations struck by projectiles and provided the footage to these outlets.

According to the report, following Mostafavi’s identification and arrest, security personnel searched his hiding place and discovered firearms, ammunition, and Molotov cocktails.

The charges brought against him included “moharebeh with the intent to spread fear and terror, attempted murder, intentionally causing bodily harm through gunfire, brandishing a firearm, manufacturing and possessing explosives, and drawing a weapon with the intent to threaten people’s lives and intimidate them.” Contact with foreign-based media outlets was also among the allegations raised in his case.

According to Mizan, the court issued the death sentence based on evidence in the case file, field investigations, reports from judicial officers, and confessions attributed to the defendant. The report also claimed that the trial was held in the presence of his lawyer.

Ultimately, following the rejection of his appeal and the Supreme Court’s confirmation of the verdict, Ali-Sina Mostafavi’s death sentence was carried out.

The published report did not provide information regarding the exact date of his arrest, the court branch that handled his case, the date of the initial verdict, or details of the judicial proceedings. It also remains unclear to what extent Mostafavi had access to a lawyer of his own choosing during his detention and trial.

January 2026 Protests: Mohsen Babaeian Sentenced to Death

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HRANA – Mohsen Babaeian, a prisoner held in Greater Tehran Prison and one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests, has been sentenced to death by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on the charge of “moharebeh” (enmity against God).

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Babaeian was sentenced to death on the charge of “moharebeh” (enmity against God) by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. The ruling was communicated to Mohsen Babaeian yesterday.

Mohsen Babaeian is currently being held in Greater Tehran Prison.

HRANA is reviewing further details regarding his case, the date of his arrest, and the judicial proceedings against him.

He was previously arrested during the January 2026 protests.

Background on 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.

January 2026 Protests: Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi Executed

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HRANA – The Judiciary’s Media Center announced today that the death sentence of Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi, one of those arrested in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026 in Shahrekord, has been carried out. According to the media outlet, Mr. Jamshidi Kheirabadi had previously been sentenced to death on charges of “moharebeh” (enmity against God) and “assembly and collusion against national security.”

According to HRANA, citing Mizan, Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi, son of Khodamorad, was executed.

The Judiciary’s Media Center announced today, October 3, that this citizen allegedly opened fire on security forces using a firearm on January 8, 2026, during protests on Naser Khosrow Street in Shahrekord. He was arrested two days later, and several additional firearms were reportedly discovered in his possession.

According to the institution’s claims, Mr. Jamshidi Kheirabadi also used social media during the January’s protests to “organize and carry out actions against national security.”

The report further alleged that Siavash Jamshidi Kheirabadi had prior criminal records and judicial cases, including one involving possession of an unauthorized firearm.

Ultimately, Mr. Jamshidi Kheirabadi was sentenced to death on charges of “moharebeh through drawing and firing a firearm” and “assembly and collusion against national security.” The sentence was carried out after being upheld by the Supreme Court.

The report did not specify the date or location where his execution was carried out.

January 2026 Protests: Hossein Rasouli Nasab Sentenced to Death

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HRANA  – Hossein Rasouli Nasab, arrested during the January 2026 protests in Shandiz, has been sentenced to death by the Mashhad Revolutionary Court on the charge of “moharebeh” (enmity against God). He is currently being held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

According to HRANA, Hossein Rasouli Nasab has been sentenced to death.

According to information received by HRANA, the Mashhad Revolutionary Court sentenced Hossein Rasouli Nasab to death on charges including “moharebeh through participation in the destruction of public property and the setting fire to religious centers, as well as assembly and collusion against national security.”

An informed source close to his family confirmed the news to HRANA, saying: “During the protests on January 8 and 9, 2026, in Shandiz, a mosque and a Dar al-Quran (Quranic center) caught fire, and Hossein’s case was opened in connection with these incidents.”

Hossein Rasouli Nasab, who is married and the father of two children, was arrested along with several other citizens during the protests in Shandiz. After some time, he was transferred to Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, where he remains in custody.

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Two Prisoners Executed at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj

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HRANA – Yesterday, two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death in a joint case on the charge of moharebeh (enmity against God) through armed robbery were executed at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, two prisoners were executed at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of the two prisoners, who were hanged yesterday, Tuesday, August 25, as Saeed Najafi and Hamid Najafi, two brothers.

According to information received by HRANA, the two brothers were arrested two years ago. They were subsequently sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court in a joint case on the charge of moharebeh (enmity against God) through armed robbery.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these two 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.

January 2026 Protests: Majid Adineh Executed

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HRANA – The Judiciary’s Media Center announced that Majid Adineh, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests in Karaj, was executed at dawn today. He had previously been sentenced by the Karaj Revolutionary Court to death and confiscation of his property on the charge of “taking operational action on behalf of hostile countries against national security and interests.”

According to HRANA, citing Mizan, Majid Adineh, one of those arrested during the nationwide protests of January 2026, was executed.

According to a report by the Judiciary’s Media Center, Mr. Adineh was arrested on the evening of January 9, 2026, in the Mohammadshahr area of Karaj by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Alborz Province. The outlet claimed that a firearm and several other pieces of equipment were discovered and seized from him at the time of his arrest.

According to the report, during the judicial proceedings, Majid Adineh faced charges including “taking operational action on behalf of hostile countries against national security and interests,” “moharebeh (enmity against God) through deliberate arson,” “assembly and collusion with the intent to commit a crime against national security,” “propaganda against the regime,” and unauthorized possession of a firearm, a stun gun, and tear-gas spray.

The Karaj Revolutionary Court subsequently sentenced him to death and the confiscation of all his property on the charge of “taking operational action on behalf of Israel, the United States, and hostile groups and countries, pursuant to Article 1 of the Law on Intensifying Punishment for Espionage and Cooperation with Israel and Hostile Countries Against National Security and Interests.” According to Mizan, following an appeal, the sentence was upheld in full by the Supreme Court and carried out this morning.

The report provided no details regarding how the court sessions were conducted, the defendant’s access to legal counsel, or whether he was afforded the right to a fair trial.

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.

January 2026 Protests: Ehsan Shams-Beigi Remains Detained in Legal Limbo for Over Seven Months

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Ehsan Shams-Beigi, HRANA, moharebeh, احسان شمس-بیگی

HRANA – Ehsan Shams-Beigi, a resident of Shiraz who was arrested during the January 2026 protests, remains detained in legal limbo at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, more than seven months after his arrest.

According to HRANA, Ehsan Shams Beigi remains in detention without resolution of his legal status.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Shams Beigi has been held in legal limbo at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz for more than seven months. An indictment in his case on charges including “moharebeh (enmity against God),” “propaganda against the regime,” and “assembly and collusion against national security” had previously been referred to Branch 1 of the Shiraz Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Sadati. However, after reviewing the case, the court rejected the aforementioned charges and returned his case to Branch 8 of the Shiraz Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office for further investigation, under the supervision of investigator Mehrdad Molaei.

A source familiar with his situation, whose identity has been withheld by HRANA, said: “During his detention, Ehsan has been subjected to pressure and threats by Ministry of Intelligence agents on several occasions in an effort to extract forced confessions.”

According to the source, despite repeated inquiries by Mr. Shams-Beigi’s family and lawyers with judicial authorities, they have yet to receive a clear response regarding the current status of his case or the proceedings concerning the charges against him.

He was arrested on January 11, 2026, during the nationwide protests, in the Darvazeh Saadi neighborhood of Shiraz. Following his arrest, he was transferred to the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Shiraz and was eventually transferred to Adelabad Prison in the city.

Ehsan Shams-Beigi, 35, is originally from Kuhmareh Sorkhi in Fars Province and resides in Shiraz. Prior to his arrest, he worked as a construction worker.

Nine Esfarayen Residents Face Serious Charges, Remain in Legal Limbo; Two Are Under 18

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HRANA – Nine residents of Esfarayen who were arrested in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026, remain in legal limbo. Several of these individuals face charges including “moharebeh” (enmity against God) and “corruption on earth.”

According to HRANA, nine residents of Esfarayen are being prosecuted in a joint case in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mohammad Azari, Reza Rezapour, Hossein Mehrangiz, Ali Babri, Amirhossein Nazarzadeh, Sajjad Sang-Sefidi, and Mostafa Rajabalizadeh were transferred from Esfarayen Prison to Bojnurd Prison in early August. Their case has been referred to judicial authorities in Bojnurd County for further proceedings.

Amirhossein Sarban and Sajjad Shamsaei, the two defendants under the age of 18 in this case, were not transferred to Bojnurd Prison and are being held in a juvenile correctional center. Information received by HRANA indicates that both were under the age of 18 at the time of the events at issue in the case.

These individuals were arrested in connection with a fire at a traffic police kiosk in Esfarayen during the protests on January 8, 2026. The incident resulted in the deaths of Ali-Akbar Hosseinzadeh, the prosecutor of Esfarayen, and four others. HRANA had previously published reports on their continued detention and unresolved legal status.

Charges

According to information available in the case, the defendants face charges including “moharebeh,” “corruption on earth,” “premeditated murder,” “participation in premeditated murder,” “aiding and abetting premeditated murder,” “intentional destruction of property,” “arson,” “inciting or provoking people to wage war and kill one another,” “disrupting public order and peace,” and charges related to national security.

Reza Rezapour faces charges including destruction of property and setting fire to a police kiosk with the alleged intent of undermining national security and confronting the Islamic Republic, as well as inciting or provoking people to wage war and kill one another.

Mohammad Azari has been charged with “moharebeh and corruption on earth through displaying a bladed weapon with the intent to cause public fear and intimidation during the events of January 8.”

Sajjad Sang-Sefidi is also being prosecuted on charges of destroying and setting fire to a police kiosk with the alleged intent of undermining national security and confronting the Islamic Republic, conduct characterized by the authorities as constituting moharebeh.

Amirhossein Nazarzadeh faces charges including moharebeh and corruption on earth through brandishing a weapon with the alleged intent to cause public fear and intimidation, as well as destroying and setting fire to a police kiosk with the alleged intent of undermining national security and confronting the Islamic Republic.

Mostafa Rajabalizadeh likewise faces charges of destroying and setting fire to a police kiosk with the alleged intent of undermining national security and confronting the Islamic Republic, conduct characterized as constituting moharebeh.

Amirhossein Sarban, 16, one of the two defendants under the age of 18 in this case, faces charges including “moharebeh and corruption on earth,” “destruction and arson of facilities used by the public,” “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against the country’s internal security,” “propaganda against the regime,” and “forming or managing a group or association with the purpose of undermining national security, or membership in such a group.”

No specific information is currently available regarding the charges brought against Hossein Mehrangiz, Ali Babri, and Sajjad Shamsaei.

Arrests and Detention

These individuals were separately arrested by security forces in Esfarayen County in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026. Amirhossein Nazarzadeh was arrested on January 20, Mohammad Azari on January 14, Hossein Mehrangiz on January 9, and Ali Babri in late January.

Amirhossein Nazarzadeh, 27, from the village of Fartan; Mohammad Azari, 35; Reza Rezapour; Hossein Mehrangiz; Ali Babri; Sajjad Sang-Sefidi; Mostafa Rajabalizadeh; Amirhossein Sarban, 16; and Sajjad Shamsaei, who is under 18, are all residents of Esfarayen County.

As of the time of this report, all nine individuals remain in legal limbo, and no information is available regarding when a final hearing on the charges against them will be held.

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.

Sepehr Amirzadeh, Detained During January Protests, Sentenced to Death

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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.