The Revolutionary Court in Firuzabad, Fars province, has handed down a one-year prison sentence to teacher union activist Asghar Amirzadegan. He has been convicted of “spreading propaganda against the regime,” with the legal case initiated by the prosecutor of Firuzabad.

Additionally, in a separate legal case, the Firuzabad Criminal Court sentenced him to pay a fine as an alternative to a six-month prison term. Amirzadegan, known for his involvement in union activities, has faced prior arrests and convictions.

He has previously encountered prior arrests and convictions due to his involvement in union activities.
In 2023, the Department of Statistics of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 1,700 reports related to the rights of trade unions and associations. This included 53 individuals who received sentences totaling 1,230 months of imprisonment.