Amin Ghanbari Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

HRANA – Amin Ghanbari, a resident of Semnan, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Branch One of the Revolutionary Court of Semnan.

According to HRANA, citing Modara, Amin Ghanbari has been sentenced to imprisonment.

According to the report, Branch One of the Semnan Revolutionary Court sentenced Mr. Ghanbari to 20 years in prison on charges of “engaging in media activities against the Islamic Republic,” “assembly and collusion against national security,” “propaganda against the regime,” “supporting the Pahlavi and those killed during the January 2026 protests,” and “insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic.”

Ghanbari was arrested by security forces outside his home in April–May 2026.

The report provides no further information regarding the details of his case, the evidence supporting the charges brought against him, or his current place of detention.

Amin Ghanbari, a resident of Semnan, previously managed the Telegram channel “Payam-Goo-ye Semnan” (Semnan Messenger).