HRANA – Behrouz Izanlou, arrested during the nationwide protests in January 2026, has been sentenced by Branch 103 of the Criminal Court Two of Bojnurd to four years and nine months in prison, 80 lashes, and paying a fine. His 16-year-old daughter, Zeynab Izanlou, has also been sentenced to six months and 15 days in prison in connection with the same case.
According to HRANA, Behrouz Izanlou and his 16-year-old daughter, Zeynab Izanlou, have been sentenced to imprisonment, flogging, and a monetary fine.
A source close to the family, who confirmed the information to HRANA, said that Branch 103 of the Criminal Court Two of Bojnurd convicted Behrouz Izanlou on charges including disobeying law enforcement officers while they were performing their duties and disrupting public order and peace through participation in protests. He was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison, 80 lashes, and a fine of 800 million rials (80 million tomans). The source added that his 16-year-old daughter, Zeynab Izanlou, was also sentenced to six months and 15 days in prison in connection with the same case.
Behrouz Izanlou and Zeynab Izanlou were arrested at their home on January 4, 2026, by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant. Following his arrest, Mr. Izanlou was transferred to Bojnurd Prison and was later released on bail set at 40 billion rials (4 billion tomans). Zeynab Izanlou was also released on bail some time after her arrest.
During his detention, Mr. Izanlou was denied family visits and access to legal counsel.
Behrouz Izanlou is a 43-year-old construction worker, a father of two, and a resident of Bojnurd.
Background on the January 2026 Protests
It should be noted that 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.
