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The full text of Saeed Masuri's letter. The following is the full text of this letter written by this political prisoner: "In addition to thanking you for remembering me as one of the oldest political prisoners in Iran and not allowing my name and suffering to be forgotten, I felt it necessary to offer you some points in good faith and out of goodwill. Of course, it is worth mentioning that my brother, Gholamhossein Kalbi, a member of the People's Mojahedin Organization of Ir

Ghazal Molan, a Young Member of the Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan, Killed in an IRGC Drone Strike According to affiliated sources, Ghazal Molan, a young Peshmerga member of the Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan, was killed in an IRGC drone strike targeting the party’s bases. The incident occurred on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, and has drawn significant reactions among party members and supporters. Reports indicate that the drone strike was part of a series of military operat

“No to Executions Tuesdays” Campaign Reaches Week 116; Hunger Strikes Continue in 56 Prisons Despite Restrictions According to the Iran Human Rights Society, the “No to Executions Tuesdays” campaign—marked by weekly hunger strikes in prisons across the country—has entered its 116th week. The campaign continues amid communication restrictions, security pressure, and widespread internet disruptions, which have affected both information flow and the situation of detainees. Repor

Miryousef Younesi, Father of Political Prisoner Ali Younesi, Transferred from Evin Prison to an Unknown Location According to Reza Younesi, brother of political prisoner Ali Younesi, their father, Miryousef Younesi, was transferred today from Evin Prison to an unknown location. Prison officials reportedly summoned him to the administrative office this morning, but he never returned to his ward. Fellow inmates were later told that he had been transferred. He was not given the

Death Sentences Issued for Four Protesters Arrested During the December 2025 Nationwide Protests According to human‑rights reports, four protesters from the December 2025 nationwide demonstrations—Mohammadreza Majidi Asl, Bita Ali‑Hemati, Behrouz Zamani‑Nejad, and Kourosh Zamani‑Nejad—have been sentenced to death by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. The four individuals were tried in a joint case alongside a fifth defendant, Ami

Ehsan Hosseinpour at Risk of Execution Amid Legal Ambiguities and Reports of Forced Confessions According to the Iran Human Rights Society, Ehsan Hosseinpour, one of those arrested during the nationwide protests, is facing the risk of a death sentence. Human‑rights sources report serious inconsistencies in his case, as well as denial of access to an independent lawyer. There are also reports that his confessions were obtained under pressure during interrogation. This case is

Ten Political Prisoners Executed in Less Than Ten Days in Ghezel Hesar Prison; Spotlight on the Role of Allahkaram Azizi According to the Iran Human Rights Society, ten political prisoners were executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison within a period of less than ten days. Reports indicate that these executions were carried out under the direct supervision and management of Allahkaram Azizi, raising serious concerns about systematic human‑rights violations in facilities under his auth

Saghar Gholami, 19, at Imminent Risk of Execution After Confirmation of Death Sentence According to human‑rights reports, the death sentence of Saghar Gholami, a 19‑year‑old woman from Gonbad in Golestan Province, has been confirmed. Her mother has publicly called on the public and rights advocates to help ensure her daughter’s voice is heard. Gholami is among the young detainees arrested in recent protest‑related cases. Rights observers warn that her situation reflects growi

Maryam Rajavi: “These Six Individuals Endured Defamation and Pressure, Remaining Steadfast Until the End” Maryam Rajavi stated that the six executed individuals “passed through years of demonisation, lies, and accusations,” adding that they rejected all pressures urging them to step back or avoid personal cost. According to her remarks, they “gave up their jobs, their lives, their families, and ultimately their own lives,” which she described as the source of their perseveran

Mansour Abdollahzadeh Transferred to Naqadeh Prison After Interrogation On Wednesday, 19 Farvardin 1405, Mansour Abdollahzadeh, a 41‑year‑old Kurdish resident of Khalifan village in Naqadeh, was transferred from a security detention facility to Naqadeh Prison after completing his interrogation phase. According to an informed source, Abdollahzadeh was denied access to a lawyer and family visits throughout his detention. He was arrested on Saturday, 23 Esfand 1404, when securit

Nearly four weeks after the arrest of Sima Anbaei Farimani—an actress, poet, and well‑known civil activist from Fariman—she remains in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad under unclear legal conditions and without access to basic rights. She has reportedly been accused of “collaboration with Israel,” among other serious charges. Anbaei Farimani, 34, is currently held in Ward 6 of Mashhad Central Prison. Since her arrest, she has been denied phone calls and family visits and is being

More than a month after the arrest of Zeinab Azizi and her husband, Sirvan Amini—both Kurdish residents of Sanandaj—new details have emerged regarding their situation and the charges brought against them. The couple, who were detained by Intelligence Department agents in mid‑Esfand last year, have recently been transferred from a security detention facility to Hamedan Central Prison. According to sources close to the family, the couple has not been granted any in‑person visit

Mashhad: Report on the Arrest of Azar Yahoo and the Charge of “Collaboration with Israel” Over a Social‑Media Sticker According to human‑rights reports, Azar Yahoo, a woman residing in Mashhad who was previously arrested by security forces, is now facing serious charges, including “collaboration with a hostile state.” The basis for these accusations reportedly includes her use of certain stickers on social media and expressions of joy over the reported death of Ali Khamenei.

Mahboubeh Shabani at Risk of a Death Sentence on the Charge of “Moharebeh” According to published reports, Mahboubeh Shabani, a 30‑year‑old woman arrested during the protests of last December, is facing the serious charge of Moharebeh while being held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. Human‑rights sources warn that she is at risk of receiving—or having executed—a death sentence. Shabani has remained in detention since her arrest, and concerns have been raised about the lack of

Maryam Akbari Monfared has been released after spending 17 years in prison. According to human‑rights reports, she should have been released three years earlier under the laws of the Islamic Republic. Akbari Monfared was arrested during the December 2009 protests in Tehran and is the mother of three children. Her family has long been associated with political persecution. Three of her brothers and one sister were executed in the 1980s, including two members of the MEK in 1981

Maryam Rajavi: The Halt of Executions in Iran Must Be Included in Any International Agreement Maryam Rajavi stated that stopping executions in Iran should be recognised as a demand of the entire Iranian population and must be incorporated into any international agreement involving the country. Her remarks highlight ongoing concerns raised by human‑rights advocates regarding the widespread use of the death penalty in Iran and the need for binding international commitments to a

Following the execution of six political prisoners—Vahid Bani Amrian, Pouya Ghobadi, Babak Alipour, Shahrokh Daneshvarkar, Mohammad Taghavi, and Abolhassan Montazer—authorities have refused to return their bodies to their families. Human‑rights observers note that withholding the bodies of executed individuals violates one of the most basic human rights of families seeking closure and the ability to bury their loved ones with dignity. A coordinated online action is planned fo

The “No to Execution Tuesdays” campaign has, in recent years, become more than a human‑rights initiative. It has grown into a symbol of resilience and unwavering determination by families who refused to remain silent in the face of execution sentences issued against their children. At the heart of this campaign are families who, despite intense security pressure, threats, arrests, and severe psychological strain, stood firm. Their persistence ensured that the voices of their.

Mohsen Eslamkhah, a 20‑year‑old Kurdish citizen from Bukan who was arrested during the 2022 (1401) protests, has been sentenced to death by Branch One of the Mahabad Revolutionary Court on the charge of Moharebeh. Human‑rights sources report that he was 17 years old at the time of the alleged offence and that his confession was obtained under torture and coercive interrogation in an Intelligence Department facility. Eslamkhah was denied access to an independent lawyer, and hi

Four political prisoners, Saeed Masoori, Loghman Aminpour, Meysam Dehbanzadeh, and Sepehr Imamjoomeh, are still being held in solitary confinement in Ward 4 of Qezl-Hesar Prison and were not transferred to the general ward. On the evening of Sunday, April 29, 1404, political prisoners in Ward 4 of Qezl-Hesar Prison protested the transfer of six political prisoners, Akbar Daneshvarkar, Mohammad Taghavi Sangdehi, Pouya Ghobadi, Babak Alipour, Vahid Bani-Amariyan, and Abolhasan