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Critical Condition of Soheil Arabi in Solitary Confinement at Ghezel Hesar; Serious Risk to His Life23/04/2026
Critical Condition of Soheil Arabi in Solitary Confinement at Ghezel Hesar; Serious Risk to His Life According to the Iran Human Rights Society, political prisoner Soheil Arabi has been held for nearly 45 days in solitary confinement in Unit 3 of Ghezel Hesar Prison, a section reportedly controlled by security agencies. Reports indicate severe torture, physical assault, deteriorating health, and denial of medical treatment. 45 Days in Solitary Confinement Arabi was arrested n
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Severe Beating and Solitary Confinement of Mehdi Vafaee Sani; Rising Pressure on Political Prisoners After Recent Executions23/04/2026
Severe Beating and Solitary Confinement of Mehdi Vafaee Sani; Rising Pressure on Political Prisoners After Recent Executions According to the Iran Human Rights Society, political prisoner Mehdi Vafaee Sani was abruptly removed from Ward 7 of Evin Prison on April 11, 2026, and transferred to solitary confinement in Unit 3 of Ghezel Hesar Prison. Reports indicate that the transfer involved severe physical assault and denial of access to personal belongings and essential medicat
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Execution of Amirali Mirjafari, Arrested During the December 2025 Protests 21/04/2026
Execution of Amirali Mirjafari, Arrested During the December 2025 Protests According to judicial media, Amirali Mirjafari , son of Mohammadreza and one of those arrested during the December 2025 protests, was executed early this morning after his death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court . The state‑affiliated Mizan News Agency reported that the charges against him included setting fire to the Gholhak Grand Mosque and leading local protests during the December unrest.
Apr 21


Execution of Hamed Validi and Nima Shahi, Two Prisoners Sentenced in a Case Linked to the MEK 20/04/2026
Execution of Hamed Validi and Nima Shahi, Two Prisoners Sentenced in a Case Linked to the MEK According to human‑rights sources, Hamed Validi and Nima Shahi , two prisoners sentenced to death in a case related to the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (MEK), were executed at dawn on Monday, April 20, 2026, in Karaj. The two men had been sentenced to death in September 2025 on charges of membership in the MEK. Validi, a 45‑year‑old civil engineer, and Shahi, a 38‑year
Apr 20


Urgent Transfer of Hamed Validi and Nima Shahi from Karaj Central Prison to an Unknown Location19/04/2026
Urgent Transfer of Hamed Validi and Nima Shahi from Karaj Central Prison to an Unknown Location According to human‑rights sources, Hamed Validi and Nima Shahi , two political prisoners linked to the People’s Mojahedin Organisation of Iran (PMOI/MEK), were abruptly transferred from Karaj Central Prison to an undisclosed location on Sunday afternoon, April 19, 2026 . The sudden transfer has raised serious concerns about the imminent risk of execution . Validi, a 45‑year‑old
Apr 19


Three Peshmerga Members Killed in Drone Strikes on Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan Bases 17/04/2026
Three Peshmerga Members Killed in Drone Strikes on Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan Bases According to local reports, three individuals were killed in a series of IRGC drone strikes targeting bases of the Democratic Party of Iranian Kurdistan in different areas of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. In strikes on Erbil and Balisan , two female Peshmerga members were killed: Neda Miri (from Sanandaj) and Samira Allahyari (from Divandarreh). In a separate drone strike on the
Apr 17


Saeed Masuri's letter from Qezl-e-Hesar Prison to Shirin Ebadi: A veteran prisoner's reaction to recent developments 15/04/2026
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
Apr 16


Ghazal Molan, a Young Member of the Komala Party of Iranian Kurdistan, Killed in an IRGC Drone Strike 14/04/2026
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
Apr 14


“No to Executions Tuesdays” Campaign Reaches Week 116; Hunger Strikes Continue in 56 Prisons Despite Restrictions 14/04/2026
“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
Apr 14


Miryousef Younesi, Father of Political Prisoner Ali Younesi, Transferred from Evin Prison to an Unknown Location 13/04/2026
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
Apr 13


Death Sentences Issued for Four Protesters Arrested During the December 2025 Nationwide Protests 13/04/2026
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
Apr 13


Ehsan Hosseinpour at Risk of Execution Amid Legal Ambiguities and Reports of Forced Confessions 11/04/2026
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
Apr 11


Ten Political Prisoners Executed in Less Than Ten Days in Ghezel Hesar Prison; Spotlight on the Role of Allahkaram Azizi 11/04/2026
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
Apr 11


Saghar Gholami, 19, at Imminent Risk of Execution After Confirmation of Death Sentence 10/04/2026
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
Apr 10


Maryam Rajavi: “These Six Individuals Endured Defamation and Pressure, Remaining Steadfast Until the End” 10/04/2026
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
Apr 10


Mansour Abdollahzadeh Transferred to Naqadeh Prison After Interrogation 10/04/2026
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
Apr 10


Continued Detention and Legal Uncertainty for Sima Anbaei Farimani in Vakilabad Prison 09/04/2026
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
Apr 9


Continued Detention and Legal Uncertainty for Zeinab Azizi and Sirvan Amini After Transfer to Hamedan Central Prison 09/04/2026
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
Apr 9


Mashhad: Report on the Arrest of Azar Yahoo and the Charge of “Collaboration with Israel” Over a Social‑Media Sticker 09/04/2026
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.
Apr 9


Mahboubeh Shabani at Risk of a Death Sentence on the Charge of “Moharebeh” 08/04/2026
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
Apr 8
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