Category: Freedom of Expression

January 2026 Protests: Flogging Sentences of Two Women Carried Out

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Freedom of Expression, News, Women
HRANA, January 2026 Protests, Neda Dadehjani, Qorveh, Setayesh Sarabi, ستایش سرابی, ندا دده جانی

HRANA – The sentences of 31 lashes imposed on Neda Dadehjani and Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi, two residents of Qorveh who were arrested during the January 2026 protests, were carried out on August 22, following their summons and appearance at the Qorveh Criminal Court. After the flogging sentences were carried out, the two women were taken into custody to serve their prison terms and transferred to Sanandaj Prison.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, the flogging sentences of Neda Dadehjani and Setayesh Sarabi have been carried out.

According to the report, on Saturday, August 22, the sentences of 31 lashes imposed on Dadehjani and Sarabi were carried out after they were summoned to and appeared before the Qorveh Criminal Court. Following the flogging, the two women were taken into custody to serve their three-year prison sentences and transferred to Sanandaj Prison.

Neda Dadehjani and Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi had previously faced a two-part legal case. In the first part, Branch 102 of the Qorveh Criminal Court sentenced each of them to one year in prison, 31 lashes, and two years of exile to Nikshahr County on the charge of “disrupting public order and tranquility.”

In the second part of the case, Branch 1 of the Qorveh Revolutionary Court sentenced each of them to two years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.” Of their combined prison sentences, two years are enforceable.

The two women were arrested by security forces in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026.

Neda Dadehjani, who is active in theater, had previously received an award at a regional theater festival for persons with disabilities. Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi is also a resident of Qorveh.

Three Arrested by Security Forces in Asmanabad, Ilam Province

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Amin Naseri, Asmanabad, HRANA, Ilam province, Ruhollah Gholami, Yaser Havasi, Younes Bakri, روح‌الله غلامی, یاسر هواسی, یونس بکری

HRANA – Younes Bakri, Yaser Havasi, and Ruhollah Gholami, residents of Asmanabad, a district of Chardavol County in , were arrested by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location. With these arrests, the number of people detained in the area has risen to four.

According to HRANA, three residents of Asmanabad were arrested by security forces.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of the three individuals as Younes Bakri, Yaser Havasi, and Ruhollah Gholami. Younes Bakri was arrested by security forces yesterday, Monday, August 24. Yaser Havasi and Rouhollah Gholami were also arrested by security forces in the area in recent days.

A source close to the family of one of the detainees told HRANA: “Recently, following the arrest of Amin Naseri, another resident of Asmanabad, a confrontation broke out between a number of residents and security forces. Mr. Bakri, Mr. Havasi, and Mr. Gholami were also arrested in connection with this confrontation.”

As of the time of this report, no precise information is available regarding their place of detention, their current condition, or the charges brought against them.

HRANA previously reported that Amin Naseri, a resident of the area, was arrested by the IRGC Intelligence agents and transferred to an undisclosed location. According to information received by HRANA, Naseri was shot and wounded during a confrontation with the agents at the time of his arrest.

January 2026 Protests: Amir-Mohammad Mojallal Chubari Sentenced to Death

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Executions, Freedom of Expression, News
Amir-Mohammad Mojallal Chubari, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, January 2026 Protests, مجلل چوبری

HRANA – Amir Mohammad Mojallal Chubari, arrested during the nationwide protests of 2026 and currently held in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, has been sentenced to death by the judiciary.

According to HRANA, Amir Mohammad Mojallal Chubari is currently being held in Ghezel Hesar Prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Mojallal Chubari has been sentenced to death by the judiciary. He had previously been charged at Branch 33 of the Tehran Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office, known as the Shahid Moghaddas Prosecutor’s Office (Tehran Security Prosecutor’s Office), with “assembly and collusion with the intent to commit a crime against national security,” “disrupting public order and tranquility through participation in riots,” “attempted intentional murder by attempting to run over security officers,” and “resisting officers.”

Mr. Mojallal Chubari was arrested in Tehran on January 2, 2026, during the nationwide protests and subsequently transferred to Ghezel Hesar Prison.

Amir Mohammad Mojallal Chubari, 22, had no prior history of arrest or criminal conviction.

Shahin Azari Arrested by Security Forces in Naqadeh

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HRANA, Naqadeh, Salam Azari, Shahin Azari

HRANA – Salam (Shahin) Azari, a resident of Naqadeh, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, Salam (Shahin) Azari was arrested in Naqadeh.

According to the report, Mr. Azari was arrested at his workplace on Sunday, August 23, without the presentation of a judicial warrant. His arrest was reportedly accompanied by violence by security forces.

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

In January 2025, Salam Azari was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Mahabad Revolutionary Court to one year and six months in prison. He had previously been arrested by security forces in Naqadeh in November 2023 and was ultimately released on bail in February 2024.

Salam (Shahin) Azari, 43, is from Naqadeh County, West Azerbaijan province.

Amin Naseri Arrested by Security Forces

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Freedom of Expression, News, Other
Amin Naseri, Asemanabad, HRANA, Ilam province, irgc, IRGC Intelligence, امین ناصری

HRANA – Amin Naseri, a resident of Asemanabad who had been wanted by security forces in connection with the January 2026 protests, was arrested yesterday by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location. During his arrest, Naseri was shot and wounded following an altercation with the agents.

According to HRANA, Amin Naseri was arrested in the city of Asemanabad.

A source close to Naseri’s family, who is familiar with the matter, confirmed the news to HRANA and said: “On Sunday, August 23, 2026, a number of IRGC Intelligence agents entered Asemanabad, located in Ilam Province, to arrest Amin Naseri. During the arrest, an altercation occurred, and Mr. Naseri was shot and wounded. He was subsequently arrested and transferred to an undisclosed location.”

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding Naseri’s whereabouts or current condition.

Amin Naseri is a resident of Asemanabad, a city in Chardavol County, Ilam Province.

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New Case Filed in Prison: Hossein Shanbehzadeh Sentenced to One Year in Prison

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Evin Prison, Hossein Shanbehzadeh, HRANA, Iman Afshari, حسین شنبه زاده

HRANA – Hossein Shanbehzadeh, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been sentenced to one year in prison in connection with a new case opened against him during his incarceration.

According to HRANA, Hossein Shanbehzadeh has been sentenced to prison.

According to the court ruling, the political prisoner was sentenced to one year of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “disturbing public opinion through the dissemination of false information.” Amir Raisian, Shanbehzadeh’s defense attorney, announced the news and stated that the case was brought against his client over the release of an audio recording by Mr. Shanbehzadeh from inside prison.

Hossein Shanbehzadeh was arrested by security forces on June 4, 2024. He is currently serving his prison sentence in Evin Prison.

In September 2024, Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, sentenced this political prisoner to five years in prison for “propaganda in favor of Israel,” four years for “insulting religious sanctities,” one year for “propaganda against the regime,” and two years in prison and a fine of 50 million tomans for “disseminating false information.”

Pursuant to Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, of the total 12-year prison sentence, the most severe punishment, five years’ imprisonment, is enforceable.

Hossein Shanbehzadeh is an editor and Tehran resident. He has previously been arrested and faced judicial proceedings due to his activities on social media.

Jamshid Molaei Arrested in Izeh County

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HRANA, Izeh County, Jamshid Molaei, Kian Pirfalak, Meisam Pirfalak

HRANA – Jamshid Molaei, a relative of Kian Pirfalak, the child killed during the 2022 nationwide protests, was arrested by security forces in Izeh County.

According to HRANA, Jamshid Molaei was arrested in Izeh.

Meisam Pirfalak, Kian Pirfalak’s father, announced the arrest of his relative Jamshid Molaei, known as Rayka, in a post.

According to him, the arrest took place one week after Kian’s gravesite was renovated, and no specific reason for the arrest has been announced so far. He also stated that Mr. Molaei has diabetes.

As of the time of this report, no precise information has been obtained regarding the agency responsible for his arrest, his place of detention, or the reasons for his arrest.

It should be noted that Kian Pirfalak, a 10-year-old child from Izeh, was killed by gunfire on November 16, 2022, during the nationwide protests in the city.

Zahra Rabbani Sentenced to Prison and Fines

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Bojnurd, HRANA, Zahra Rabbani

HRANA – Zahra Rabbani, 18, who was arrested during the January 2026 protests, has been sentenced by Branch 107 of the Bojnurd Criminal Court II to a total of 15 months and two days in prison and ordered to pay fines.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, Zahra Rabbani has been sentenced to imprisonment and fines.

According to the report, Branch 107 of the Bojnurd Criminal Court II sentenced Rabbani to seven months and 16 days in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against the national security.” She was also sentenced to seven months and 16 days of imprisonment and a fine of one million tomans on the charge of “manufacturing explosive materials.” Additionally, on the charge of “carrying and distributing explosive materials,” she was fined four million tomans, along with an additional fine of one million tomans, equivalent to one to two times the value of the explosive materials.

Pursuant to Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, seven months and 16 days of her total prison sentence will be enforceable.

Zahra Rabbani was arrested by security forces on January 5, 2026. She was ultimately released in late February of that year after posting bail.

Abed Alizadeh Arrested by Security Forces in Takab County

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Abed Alizadeh, HRANA, Takab, عابد علیزاده

HRANA – Abed Alizadeh, a resident of Takab, was arrested yesterday by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, Abed Alizadeh was arrested in Takab.

According to the report, Mr. Alizadeh was arrested by security forces on the evening of Wednesday, August 19, without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

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

Abed Alizadeh is married and resides in the Sharifabad neighborhood of Takab, West Azerbaijan province.

Azar Yaho Sentenced to Three Years in Prison

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irgc, IRGC Intelligence, Mashhad, Vakilabad prison, آذر یاهو

HRANA – Branch 4 of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court sentenced Azar Yaho, a prisoner held at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, to three years in prison, with two years of the sentence suspended.

According to HRANA, Azar Yaho has been sentenced to imprisonment.

Based on a ruling issued by Branch 4 of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court, Yaho was sentenced to three years in prison on the charge of “cooperating with Israel” by posting a comment on Benjamin Netanyahu’s social media page. Two years of the sentence have been suspended.

Azar Yaho, aged approximately 39, was arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Mashhad on March 5, 2026, and transferred to Vakilabad Prison.

Yaho has also faced restrictions on communication with her family during her detention. According to a previous HRANA report, beginning July 5, she was punitively denied phone calls and family visits and transferred to Ward 6 of Vakilabad Prison. Prison officials said the measure was taken because information about her conditions in prison had been published, a claim denied by a source close to her family.