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Assets of 129 Citizens Seized in West Azerbaijan Province

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HRANA, West Azerbaijan

HRANA – The Chief Justice of West Azerbaijan Province announced the seizure of the assets of 129 citizens in the province, describing them as “agents of the enemy.” This action follows a previously issued order for the confiscation of these citizens’ assets.

According to IRIB News, Nasser Atabati, the Chief Justice of West Azerbaijan Province, stated that the assets of 129 individuals had been confiscated in the interest of public rights based on accusations including “anti-security activities” and cooperation with “hostile countries.”

He claimed that some of these individuals are among the “main operatives and key members” of groups opposed to the Islamic Republic.

The Chief Justice of West Azerbaijan Province also referred to these individuals as “terrorists” and accused them of collaborating with the United States and Israel. He emphasized that the process of asset seizure and judicial action against what he described as “traitors and those who sell out the homeland” would continue forcefully.

The published report did not provide any information regarding the identities of these individuals, their whereabouts, or details of their judicial cases.

Previously, reports had also been published regarding the issuance of orders to confiscate the assets of these 129 citizens. At that time, judicial authorities stated that the decision had been made as part of measures against individuals allegedly cooperating with the “enemy.”

Habib Mehri Sentenced to Prison by Tabriz Revolutionary Court

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Habib Mehri, HRANA, Tabriz Revolutionary Court

HRANA – Habib Mehri, a resident of Tabriz, has been sentenced to six months in prison by Branch 1 of the Tabriz Revolutionary Court.

Branch 1 of the Tabriz Revolutionary Court sentenced Mr. Mehri to six months of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

This resident of Tabriz had been arrested by security forces in October 2025 and was later released on bail after a period of detention.

Additionally, in October of last year, security agents searched Mr. Mehri’s home and confiscated his mobile phone and several personal belongings.

Attorney Bahar Sahraeian Arrested, Charged

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Adelabad Prison, Bahar Sahraeian, HRANA, Shiraz

HRANA – Bahar Sahraeian, an attorney in Shiraz, was arrested on May 16, 2026. Yesterday, after being formally charged, she was transferred to Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

According to Emtedad, Bahar Sahraeian was arrested and formally charged. Based on the report, on the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2026, Ms. Sahraeian was formally charged at the Shiraz Prosecutor’s Office with “assembly and collusion with the intent to act against national security,” “propaganda against the regime,” and “spreading falsehoods.”

The attorney was arrested yesterday after appearing before the Shiraz Revolutionary Court to follow up on matters related to her legal practice.

At the time of this report, no information had been obtained regarding her place of detention.

Bahar Sahraeian, an attorney and member of the Fars Province Bar Association, has previously faced arrest due to her activities.

Reza Kooshki-Nejad Sentenced to Imprisonment and Other Punishments

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Birjand, Reza Kooshki Nejad, رضا کوشکی نژاد

HRANA – Reza Kooshki-Nejad has been sentenced by Branch 1 of the Khorramabad Revolutionary Court to one year in prison, two years of internal exile to the city of Birjand, and additional supplementary punishments.

Branch 1 of the Khorramabad Revolutionary Court sentenced Mr. Kooshki-Nejad on charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “publishing photos, images, and content deemed contrary to public morality through sharing images and inciting people to disrupt public security in cyberspace” to one year in prison and two years of exile to the city of Birjand. As a supplementary punishment, he was also ordered to study and review documents related to SAVAK records and submit a handwritten report to the Khorramabad sentence enforcement branch. The verdict was issued and formally communicated to him on May 2, 2026.

This citizen was arrested in late September 2025 by judicial order and was released from Khorramabad Central Prison on October 7, 2025.

Reza Kooshki-Nejad, aged approximately 35, and one of the detainees of the 2022 nationwide protests, has previously faced arrest and convictions due to his activities.

Report on the Arrest of Shahram Pas-o-Pish in Piranshahr

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HRANA, Piranshahr, Shahram Pas-o-Pish

HRANA – Shahram Pas-o-Pish, a resident of Piranshahr, was arrested by security forces in the county on Wednesday, May 13. There is still no information available regarding his whereabouts or condition.

According to a report by Kurdpa, Shahram Pas-o-Pish remains in detention. Based on the report, Shahram Pas-o-Pish was arrested on Wednesday, May 13, at his home in Piranshahr by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant. Since then, no information has been obtained regarding his fate or place of detention. Despite repeated inquiries by his family to security and judicial authorities, officials have so far failed to provide any clear response regarding their son’s whereabouts.

During his detention, he has been denied access to a lawyer and family visits. The lack of information about his condition has intensified concerns among his family and relatives.

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

Shahram Pas-o-Pish, is a resident of Chiane village, located in Piranshahr County.

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Hadi Abbasian Arrested by Security Forces in Shirvan

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Hadi Abbasian, HRANA, Shirvan

HRANA – Hadi Abbasian, a resident of Shirvan County, was arrested by security forces and transferred to the city’s prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Abbasian was arrested on Wednesday, May 13, in Shirvan, North Khorasan province, and, after one day, was transferred to the city prison.

According to informed sources, “During the protests of January 2026, this citizen had published videos supporting protesters. He was likely arrested in connection with these videos.”

So far, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against this citizen.

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.

Assets of 48 Citizens Confiscated in Hamedan Province

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Hamedan, HRANA, Property Confiscation

HRANA – The assets and properties of 48 citizens in Hamedan Province have been seized. The judiciary has accused these individuals of “collaboration with the enemy.” Forty-two of these citizens reside abroad.

According to a report by Fars News Agency, the assets of 48 citizens in Hamedan Province have been confiscated. Based on the report, judicial authorities claimed that these individuals were active in a “network of collaborators with the enemy” and that their actions fall under the law intensifying punishment for espionage and cooperation with the Israeli regime against national security and interests.

Fars also claimed that the measure was carried out under orders from judicial authorities and that the confiscated assets are intended to be used for rebuilding sites damaged by the war.

Among these individuals, six reside in the United Kingdom, two in Switzerland, one in Russia, eight in Germany, six in Turkey, eight in Iraq, four in the United States, one in Italy, one in Oman, one in Canada, one in Saudi Arabia, one in Armenia, two in Ghana, and six in Iran.

The report did not disclose the identities of these citizens or provide details regarding the judicial proceedings in their cases.

Previously, the assets and properties of dozens of other individuals in Hamedan had also been confiscated under similar accusations by order of judicial authorities.

Following the start of military attacks on Iran, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, head of the judiciary, announced that judicial orders had been issued for the seizure and confiscation of assets linked to what he described as “elements collaborating with the enemy inside and outside the country.” He also threatened these individuals with execution, stating: “One of the punishments prescribed in this matter is execution, and following investigations, one of the legal punishments will be applied to those subject to these charges.”

Following the issuance of this directive by the judiciary, the “Saham” smart financial inquiry system was launched. With the activation of this system, prosecutor’s offices and courts across the country are able to identify citizens’ assets and properties online in the shortest possible time and take the necessary measures to seize them.

Mehdi Shafakhah, Activist Supporting Working Children, Arrested

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Mehdi Shafakhah, Reza Shafakhah, مهدی شفاخواه

HRANA – Mehdi Shafakhah, an activist involved in education and support for working children and residents of underprivileged areas, was arrested by security forces on Tuesday, May 12, and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to a report by Modara, the social activist was arrested by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence. Based on the report, on Tuesday, May 12, security forces raided Mr. Shafakhah’s home, arrested him, and searched the residence while confiscating his personal belongings.

So far, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for his arrest, the charges brought against him, or his place of detention.

In recent years, Mehdi Shafakhah had been volunteering in deprived and marginalized areas, working to reduce social harms such as addiction and delinquency by teaching sports and social skills to working children and vulnerable teenagers.

He is the brother of Reza Shafakhah, an attorney and activist for the rights of children and political prisoners.

Two Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Bukan

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Amir Yousefi, Bukan, Esti Mohammadi, Urmia

HRANA – Esti Mohammadi, 67, and Amir Yousefi, residents of Bukan, were arrested by security forces.

Kolbar News has identified these individuals as Amir Yousefi and Esti Mohammadi, 67, both residents of Bukan. Based on the report, Ms. Mohammadi was arrested on the evening of Monday, May 11, while Mr. Yousefi was arrested separately on Tuesday by security forces. Yousefi was reportedly held for one day at a detention center in Bukan following his arrest and was then transferred to one of the security detention facilities in Urmia.

So far, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for their arrests or the charges brought against these citizens.

Political Prisoner Varisheh Moradi Sentenced to Additional Prison Term

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Varisheh Moradi

HRANA – Varisheh Moradi, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been sentenced to six months in prison in connection with a new case opened against her during her imprisonment.

Based on a verdict recently issued and formally communicated to the political prisoner, Ms. Moradi was sentenced to six months in prison on the charge of “propaganda against the regime.”

The case was opened against Ms. Moradi during her imprisonment, and the evidence cited reportedly relates to her authorship of a statement concerning the anniversary of the 2022 protests.

In late November 2024, Ms. Moradi had previously been sentenced to death by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, on the charge of baghi (armed rebellion). Late last year, her death sentence was overturned by the Supreme Court, and her case was referred to a parallel branch for retrial.

In late October 2024, Moradi was also sentenced to six months of discretionary imprisonment in a joint judicial case alongside four other prisoners, stemming from incidents inside prison. The sentence was issued by Branch Two of the Qods Judicial Complex Criminal Court in Tehran. “Assaulting an officer and disobedience” were the charges brought against her in that case. The case was opened following events on August 7, 2024, after prisoners in the women’s ward of Evin Prison protested the execution of Reza Rasaei and clashed with prison guards.

Varisheh Moradi was arrested by security forces in the outskirts of Sanandaj in August 2023. On December 26, 2023, following the completion of interrogation procedures, she was transferred from the Ministry of Intelligence detention facility, known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison, to the women’s ward of the prison.

In November 2024, Ms. Moradi had been sentenced to death on the charge of baghi (armed rebellion) by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati.

In October 2024, in a separate joint case opened against her and four other prisoners inside the prison, Ms. Moradi was sentenced by Branch Two of the Qods Judicial Complex in Tehran to six months’ discretionary imprisonment. In that case, she faced charges of assaulting an officer and disobedience. The case stemmed from an incident on August 6, when Evin women’s ward prisoners protested after learning of the execution of Reza Rasaei, leading to confrontations with prison guards.

Varisheh Moradi was arrested in August 2023 by security forces in the outskirts of Sanandaj. She was eventually transferred on December 26 of that year from The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison, after the completion of interrogation, to the women’s ward of the same prison.