Sarir Mowghen, a Baha’i Citizen, Arrested in Isfahan

HRANA – On Tuesday, August 25, Sarir Mowghen, a Baha’i citizen residing in Isfahan, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents and transferred to Dowlatabad Prison in the city. At the same time, agents searched her family home and confiscated a number of personal and electronic belongings.

According to HRANA, Sarir Mowghen, a Baha’i citizen, was arrested in Isfahan.

According to information received by HRANA, at approximately 8 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, Ministry of Intelligence agents went to the home of Sarir Mowghen’s family in Isfahan and searched the premises. Following the search, agents arrested Ms. Mowghen and transferred her to Dowlatabad Prison in Isfahan.

An informed source close to the family of the Baha’i citizen confirmed the incident to HRANA, stating: “During the search, agents confiscated all electronic devices in the home, as well as a large number of the family’s possessions, including cash, gold, and a piano.”

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for Ms. Mowghen’s arrest or the charges brought against her.

Mehdi Saver-Olia Sentenced to Six Years in Prison and Additional Punishments

HRANA – Mehdi Saver-Olia, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests and currently held at Karaj Central Penitentiary, was sentenced by Branch 2 of the Revolutionary Court of Karaj to six years in prison and additional punishments.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Mehdi Saver-Olia has been sentenced to imprisonment and other punishments.

According to a verdict issued by Branch 2 of the Karaj Revolutionary Court and communicated to Mr. Saveralia, he was sentenced to one year in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime” and five years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.” In addition, as supplementary punishments, the court sentenced him to a two-year ban on leaving the country, a two-year ban on membership in social groups and organizations, and a two-year prohibition and dismissal from all government and public-sector jobs and services.

Under Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, of the prison sentences imposed, the most severe sentence, five years, will be enforceable.

In July of this year, a court hearing on the charges against Mr. Saveralia was held before the aforementioned judicial branch.

Mehdi Saveralia was arrested by IRGC Intelligence agents in Karaj on January 7, 2026, and transferred to Karaj Central Penitentiary.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

The protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

Two Prisoners Executed in Khorramabad Prison on Drug-Related Charges

HRANA – At dawn on Saturday, August 22, the death sentences of two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on drug-related charges were carried out in Khorramabad Prison.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights, two prisoners were executed in Khorramabad Prison at dawn on Saturday, August 22.

The prisoners have been identified as Taha Khavari, 37, from Behshahr, and Mohammadreza Rezaei Kan-Kot, 26, from the village of Kon-Kat in Lorestan Province.

According to the report, Taha Khavari was arrested approximately five years ago and Mohammadreza Rezaei Kan-Kot approximately seven years ago in separate cases on drug-related charges. They were subsequently sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these two prisoners have not been announced by prison officials or the relevant authorities.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Ahmad Key-Shams Held in Legal Limbo for Over Nine Months

HRANA – Ahmad Key-Shams, a resident of Izeh, remains in legal limbo at Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz more than nine months after his arrest. Despite suffering from kidney disease and developing vision problems, he has been denied adequate medical care.

According to HRANA, Ahmad Key-Shams remains in detention at Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz.

According to information received by HRANA, despite more than nine months having passed since his arrest, Mr. Key-Shams remains in a state of legal uncertainty, and no court hearing has yet been held to address the charges against him.

An informed source told HRANA that he suffers from kidney pain, eye problems, and blurred vision. Despite Mr. Key-Shams’s repeated requests for medical treatment, the relevant authorities have refused to provide him with adequate medical care or transfer him to medical facilities.

On November 11, 2025, Mr. Key-Shams was arrested by security forces at his private residence in Izeh, with violence used during the arrest. He was subsequently transferred to the IRGC Intelligence detention facility in Ahvaz and, some time later, to Sheiban Prison.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against him.

Ahmad Key-Shams, aged approximately 37, is a resident of Izeh, has previously been arrested and convicted in connection with his activities.

Mehdi Saadvandi Arrested by Security Forces

HRANA – Yesterday, Mehdi Saadvandi, a faculty member at the Isfahan University of Art, was arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing United Students, Mehdi Saadvandi was arrested in Isfahan.

According to the report, on Tuesday, August 25, Mehdi Saadvandi, a faculty member at the Isfahan University of Art, was arrested by security forces at his private residence and transferred to an undisclosed location.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest, the charges brought against him, or his place of detention.

Saadvandi holds a PhD in architecture from Shahid Beheshti University and has been a faculty member at the Isfahan University of Art since 2009.

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January 2026 Protests: Mohammad Ebrahimi Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

HRANA – Mohammad Ebrahimi, arrested during the January 2026 protests who is currently incarcerated in Greater Tehran Prison, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests, has been sentenced to prison.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Ebrahimi was sentenced to 20 years in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, on the charge of “conducting operational activities for a hostile country against national security,” under Article 1 of the Law on Intensifying the Punishment for Espionage.

Mohammad Ebrahimi, a graduate in painting from the University of Science and Culture, was arrested in Tehran on January 27, 2026. Following his arrest, he was initially transferred to Evin Prison and was later transferred to Greater Tehran Prison.

He is currently serving his sentence in Greater Tehran Prison.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

The protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

January 2026 Protests: Hossein Nazari Sentenced to Death

HRANA – Hossein Nazari, a 25-year-old citizen arrested during the January 2026 protests and currently held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, has been sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, Hossein Nazari is currently held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

According to information received by HRANA, Branch 1 of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court sentenced Nazari to death on charges of “collaboration with hostile states and groups” and “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.” The sentence was issued in July 2026.

Hossein Nazari, aged approximately 25, was arrested by security forces in January 2026. Following interrogation and judicial proceedings, he was transferred to Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, where he remains in custody.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

The protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

10 Prisoners Executed in Various Prisons

HRANA – The death sentences of 10 prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on murder and drug-related charges were carried out in prisons in Borujerd, Mashhad, Karaj, Semnan, and Isfahan.

According to HRANA, citing Iran Human Rights Organization, eight prisoners were executed in Borujerd Prison, Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, Karaj Central Penitentiary, Semnan Central Prison, and Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. Haalvsh also reported the executions of two additional prisoners in Isfahan Prison.

The prisoners have been identified as Sajjad Shirzadi, 34, married and from Kermanshah; Farshad Safari, approximately 40, married, father of one, and from Hashtgerd; Mahmoud Talebi, 44, from Torbat-e Heydarieh and father of one; Seyed Hossein Hesari, 35, from Mashhad; Lotfollah Ahmadvand, 38, from Aligudarz; Faramarz Baghbani, 46, father of two and from Borujerd; Hamed Emami, 39; and Mohammad Ali Kaffashi, 42.

According to the report, at dawn on Tuesday, August 25, Sajjad Shirzadi was executed at Karaj Central Penitentiary. He had been arrested approximately four years earlier on a murder charge and was subsequently sentenced to death by a judicial authority.

At dawn on Wednesday, August 19, Farshad Safari was also executed at Karaj Central Penitentiary. Safari had been arrested five years earlier on a murder charge and subsequently sentenced to death.

At dawn on Sunday, August 23, two prisoners, Mahmoud Talebi and Seyed Hossein Hesari, were executed at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

Talebi had been arrested four years earlier and Hesari five years earlier, in separate cases involving murder charges. Both were subsequently sentenced to death by judicial authorities. On Saturday, August 22, the two prisoners were transferred to solitary confinement at Vakilabad Prison in preparation for their executions.

Elsewhere, at dawn on Sunday, August 23, Hamed Emami and Mohammad Ali Kaffashi were executed at Semnan Central Prison. Emami and Kaffashi had been sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court two years earlier in a joint case involving drug-related charges.

Their executions were carried out without their families being notified and without allowing them a final family visit.

At dawn on Tuesday, August 18, Faramarz Baghbani was executed at Borujerd Prison. He had been arrested three years earlier on drug-related charges, including possession of nine kilograms of heroin, and was subsequently sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court.

At dawn on Wednesday, August 19, Lotfollah Ahmadvand was executed at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. He had been sentenced to death three years earlier on drug-related charges.

Including Ahmadvand, the number of prisoners executed at Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan on Wednesday, August 19, reached five. On the same day, four other prisoners, Mohsen Darabi, Abdolbaset Barahouei, Omidreza Ghanbarian, and Amir Farhadi, were also executed at the prison.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these prisoners have not been officially announced by prison authorities or other relevant institutions.

Two Prisoners Executed in Isfahan

According to Haal Vsh, at dawn on Monday, August 24, two prisoners were executed at a prison in Isfahan.

The prisoners have been identified as Saleh Zeidabadi, approximately 42, and his nephew, Merat Zeidabadi, 31, both from and residing in Fahraj County, Kerman Province.

The two prisoners were arrested in Isfahan in 2021 on drug-related charges and were subsequently sentenced to death. In the days leading up to their executions, they were transferred to the prison’s quarantine section without prior notice to their families. They were executed at dawn on Monday without being allowed a final family visit.

Female Prisoner Executed at Lakan Prison in Rasht

HRANA – The death sentence of a female prisoner who had previously been convicted of murder was carried out at dawn yesterday, Tuesday, August 25, at Lakan Prison in Rasht.

According to HRANA, a female prisoner was executed at Lakan Prison in Rasht.

HRANA has confirmed the identity of the prisoner as Zahra Azizpour, approximately 43 years old, a mother of one, originally from Ardabil and residing in Rasht.

According to information received by HRANA, Azizpour was arrested six years ago on a charge of murdering her husband and was subsequently sentenced to death by a Criminal Court.

As of the time of this report, the execution of this prisoner has not been officially announced by prison authorities or other relevant institutions.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Two Prisoners Executed at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj

HRANA – Yesterday, two prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death in a joint case on the charge of moharebeh (enmity against God) through armed robbery were executed at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, two prisoners were executed at Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of the two prisoners, who were hanged yesterday, Tuesday, August 25, as Saeed Najafi and Hamid Najafi, two brothers.

According to information received by HRANA, the two brothers were arrested two years ago. They were subsequently sentenced to death by a Revolutionary Court in a joint case on the charge of moharebeh (enmity against God) through armed robbery.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these two prisoners have not been officially announced by prison authorities or other relevant institutions.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.