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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mrs. Rajavi: The massacre of young people and the widespread arrests are a sign of Khamenei’s desperation in the face of the people’s uprising. He will stop at no crime to preserve the regime. A call for urgent action to release the detainees and for visits to Iran’s prisons. The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) has announced that the number of individuals arrested during the nationwide uprising from December 28, 2025, to January 14, 2026, exceeds 50,000. Ar

The People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) announced today, Tuesday, 28 December 2025, the names of 38 more valiant martyrs of the nationwide uprising of the Iranian people after verification and confirmation of their identities. Five of the martyrs are women. The People’s Mojahedin Organization announced on 13 Jan that the total number of martyrs of the uprising across the country, from 28 December 2025 to 13 Jan, has exceeded 3,000. The People’s Mojahedin Organi

On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Tehran’s Grand Bazaar became the scene of nationwide protests. People and bazaar merchants, protesting years of repression and violence by the ruling authorities, took to the streets and various sections of the bazaar chanting “Freedom.” At the same time, amid a widespread strike by shopkeepers, security forces fired tear gas at protesters and merchants. In the Saraye Melli section of the bazaar, special units attempted to disperse the crowd using

Mohammad Imani 6 January 2026 Brave protesters across the country, from Tehran to Kermanshah and Arak, have risen up against Khamenei’s religious dictatorship. Youth, merchants, and students have shown that they no longer fear repression, and their cry for freedom is stronger than ever. Maryam Rajavi, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, has emphasized that this uprising is a symbol of the Iranian people’s determination to put an end to the regime’s