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Attorney Bahareh Aghaei Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

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Bahareh Aghaei, HRANA, January 2026 Protests, Qarchak Prison, Varamin, بهاره آقایی

HRANA – Bahareh Aghaei, an attorney currently held in Qarchak Prison in Varamin, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, attorney Bahareh Aghaei has been sentenced to prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, Aghaei was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison by Branch 26 of the , presided over by Judge , on charges including “propaganda activities against national security,” under Article 4 of the Law on Intensifying Punishments for Crimes Against National Security.

was arrested following the January 2026 protests and subsequently transferred to Qarchak Prison in Varamin. During her detention, she was held in solitary confinement at the prison for at least 15 days.

Bahareh Aghaei is a licensed attorney and a student of international law at the University of Tehran.

Faramarz Saedi Arrested in Dehgolan

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Dehgolan, Faramarz Saedi, HRANA

HRANA – Faramarz Saedi, a resident of Dehgolan, was arrested by security forces in the city on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, and transferred to the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Dehgolan.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, Faramarz Saedi was arrested by security forces on a street in Dehgolan, Kurdistan province, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026.

According to the report, Mr. Saedi was arrested without a judicial warrant and subjected to violence during his arrest. He was subsequently transferred to the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Dehgolan for interrogation.

At the time of this report, the reasons for his arrest and the charges against him remain unknown.

Death-Row Political Prisoner Barzou Rezaei Transferred to Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj

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Barzou Rezaei, HRANA, January 2026 Protests, برزو رضایی

HRANA – Barzou Rezaei, who was arrested during the January 2026 protests and subsequently sentenced to death, was transferred yesterday, October 7, from the Greater Tehran Prison to Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, where a large number of executions are carried out.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Barzou Rezaei, a prisoner sentenced to death, has been transferred to Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

According to information received by HRANA, on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, Rezaei was transferred from the Greater Tehran Prison to Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj without prior notice. The reasons for his transfer remain unknown.

Mr. Rezaei was recently by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on the charge of “collaboration with hostile governments.” The verdict was communicated to his lawyer following its issuance.

Barzou Rezaei, a resident of Kermanshah, was arrested in March 2026 in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026. Following his arrest, he was transferred to the Greater Tehran Prison.

Background on 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.

Hundreds of Cases Opened and Indictments Issued in Connection with Two Recent Wars

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HRANA, Seyed Ali Kazemi, علی کاظمی

HRANA – The spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary announced that 476 cases have been opened and 163 indictments issued in connection with the two recent wars. He also stated that 250 cases involving 1,895 defendants have been opened on charges of collaborating with Israel and hostile countries, with 70 indictments issued to date.

According to HRANA, citing Mizan, Judiciary spokesperson Seyed Ali Kazemi said during a press conference addressing the latest status of cases related to what he described as “actions against the country’s security and national interests” that 476 cases have so far been opened in connection with the two recent wars.

Kazemi added that proceedings in these cases are ongoing in prosecutors’ offices and courts, and that additional cases are being opened as new complaints are filed.

He continued: “So far, 163 indictments have also been issued in connection with these two wars.” In another part of his remarks, addressing cases involving allegations of collaboration with Israel and hostile countries, Kazemi said: “In this regard, 250 cases have been opened, involving 1,895 defendants.”

According to Kazemi, 94 of the defendants are media workers, while 1,801 are private individuals. The Judiciary spokesperson also announced that 70 indictments have so far been issued in connection with these individuals.

He further reported that assets have been seized in connection with these cases. However, he provided no additional information regarding the identities of the defendants, the type or value of the seized assets, or details of the charges brought against them.

HRANA previously reported on March 28, 2026, that indictments had been issued for a number of individuals arrested in connection with the war and that their cases had been referred to court. At the time, comprehensive details regarding the number of defendants and the status of all the cases had not been released.

Mohsen Khalesi Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison

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HRANA, Mashhad, Mohsen Khalesi, Sabzevar, Vakilabad prison

HRANA – Mohsen Khalesi, a resident of Sabzevar who is currently incarcerated in the city’s prison, was sentenced to 15 years in prison by Branch 1 of the Sabzevar Revolutionary Court. Five years of the sentence have been suspended for five years.

According to HRANA, Mohsen Khalesi was sentenced to prison.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mohsen Khalesi was sentenced to 15 years in prison by Branch 1 of the Sabzevar Revolutionary Court, presided over by judicial advisors Gholamreza Akbari-Moghadam and Hossein Yazdankhah, on charges of “cooperating with hostile states” and “intentionally setting fire to premises with the intent to confront the Islamic Republic.”

An informed source close to Mr. Khalesi’s family told HRANA that five years of the sentence have been suspended for a period of five years.

Previously, following the issuance of an indictment, his case was referred to the aforementioned judicial branch for review.

An informed source had also previously told HRANA that the prisoner, who has bipolar disorder and whose mental health had deteriorated, had made several unsuccessful suicide attempts in prison. During his detention in Sabzevar Prison, prison authorities also submitted five requests for his transfer and hospitalization, all of which were denied by the judge handling the case.

Mohsen Khalesi, 34, a resident of Sabzevar, was arrested on July 20, 2025, after the end of the 12-day war, on a street in Sabzevar and transferred to Sabzevar Prison. In late August 2025, Mr. Khalesi was transferred to Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad and was ultimately returned to Sabzevar Prison one month later.

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A Prisoner Executed in Jiroft Prison

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Abbas Anjamrouz, HRANA, Jiroft, Jiroft Prison, جیرفت

HRANA – At dawn today, the death sentence of a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on a murder charge was carried out in Jiroft Prison.

According to HRANA, citing the Balochistan Human Rights Documentation Network, a prisoner was executed in Jiroft Prison at dawn today, Wednesday, October 7, 2026.

He has been identified as Abbas Anjamrooz, 28, a resident of Jiroft.

According to the report, Abbas Anjamrooz was arrested approximately five years ago on a murder charge stemming from an altercation involving a firearm and was subsequently sentenced to death by a judicial authority.

As of the time of this report, the prisoner’s execution 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.

Yadollah Mataei Arrested in Dehgolan

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Dehgolan, HRANA, Yadollah Mataei

HRANA – Yesterday, October 6, Yadollah Mataei, a resident of Dehgolan, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, Yadollah Mataei was arrested in Dehgolan, located in Kurdistan province.

According to the report, on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, security forces arrested Mr. Mataei on a street in Dehgolan without presenting a judicial warrant.

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

The report states that Mr. Mataei had previously been arrested during the nationwide protests of 2022 and was temporarily released several weeks later after posting bail. He was subsequently sentenced to a five-year suspended prison term. He was also summoned by a security agency in April/May 2024.

Yadollah Mataei, 45, is a karate instructor with 31 years of experience in sports. He has been active in karate as an athlete and instructor since 1995.

January 2026 Protests: Mohsen Babaeian Sentenced to Death

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HRANA, January 2026 Protests, moharebeh, Mohsen Babaeian, محسن بابائیان

HRANA – Mohsen Babaeian, a prisoner held in Greater Tehran Prison and one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests, has been sentenced to death by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on the charge of “moharebeh” (enmity against God).

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Babaeian was sentenced to death on the charge of “moharebeh” (enmity against God) by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. The ruling was communicated to Mohsen Babaeian yesterday.

Mohsen Babaeian is currently being held in Greater Tehran Prison.

HRANA is reviewing further details regarding his case, the date of his arrest, and the judicial proceedings against him.

He was previously arrested during the January 2026 protests.

Background on 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.

Saina Eslami Arrested in Yasuj

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Saina Eslami, Yasuj, ساینا اسلامی

HRANA – Saina Eslami, a resident of Yasuj, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, Saina Eslami has been arrested.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Eslami was arrested by security forces around noon yesterday, Monday, October 5, 2026.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the agency responsible for her arrest, her place of detention, or the reasons for her arrest.

Saina Eslami is a native and resident of Yasuj.

January 2026 Protests: Barzou Rezaei Sentenced to Death

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Barzou Rezaei, HRANA, Kermanshah, بروز رضایی

HRANA – Barzou Rezaei, a resident of Kermanshah who was arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests and is currently held in Greater Tehran Prison, has been sentenced to death by Branch 23 of the Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, Barzou Rezaei has been sentenced to death.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Rezaei was sentenced to death by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on the charge of “collaboration with hostile states.” The ruling was recently communicated to Barzou Rezaei’s attorney.

A hearing on the charges against him was held at this branch approximately two months ago.

Barzou Rezaei, a resident of Kermanshah, was arrested in March 2026 in connection with the nationwide protests and subsequently transferred to Greater Tehran Prison.

HRANA is reviewing further details regarding the proceedings in his case and any other potential charges brought against him.

Background on 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.