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Appeals Court Upholds Prison Sentences of British Detainees Lindsay and Craig Foreman

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HRANA – The prison sentences of Craig Foreman and Lindsay Foreman, two British citizens currently held in Evin Prison, have been upheld in full by the Court of Appeals. The couple had previously been sentenced to 10 years in prison each by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges of “espionage.”

According to HRANA, citing BBC News, the Court of Appeals has upheld without modification the prison sentences imposed on Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple imprisoned in Iran.

According to the report, the couple was not permitted to attend the appeals hearing. Following the confirmation of their sentences, their case has been referred to the Supreme Court.

In February 2026, Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, sentenced the couple to 10 years in prison each on charges of “espionage.”

According to the couple, “Despite appearing in court, no evidence was presented, and we were given no opportunity to defend ourselves.”

In May 2026, the couple launched a hunger strike to protest their detention conditions and the suspension of telephone contact with their family. As the strike has continued, Lindsay Foreman has reportedly experienced deteriorating health conditions, including weight loss, low blood sugar, and fluctuations in blood pressure.

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who had entered Iran as part of a motorcycle journey around the world, were arrested by the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Kerman in December 2024. Judicial authorities had accused them of “espionage,” alleging that they collected information in several provinces under the guise of tourism and research activities.

The British ambassador to Iran at the time also met with the two defendants at the Kerman Prosecutor’s Office in February of that year.

In recent years, Iranian authorities have arrested several foreign nationals on charges such as espionage or cooperation with hostile governments. Some detainees have later been released following political negotiations. Human rights organizations and several Western governments have accused Iran of using such arrests as a means of political leverage, allegations that Iranian authorities have consistently denied.

Death Sentences of Raouf Sheikh Maroufi and Mohammad Faraji Upheld by the Supreme Court

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Bukan Prison, Mahabad, Mohammad Faraji, Raouf Sheikh Maroufi

HRANA – The Supreme Court of Iran has upheld the death sentences of Raouf Sheikh Maroufi and Mohammad Faraji, two political prisoners held in Bukan Prison.

According to Kurdpa, the death sentences of Raouf Sheikh Maroufi and Mohammad Faraji have been confirmed by the Supreme Court.

Based on the report, the death sentences were recently upheld by Iran’s highest judicial authority and have been forwarded to the sentence enforcement branch for implementation.

In February 2026, Branch One of the Revolutionary Court of Mahabad sentenced Raouf Sheikh Maroufi and Mohammad Faraji to death on charges of “spreading corruption on earth.” The verdicts were officially communicated to them in Bukan Prison on February 24, 2026.

Kurdpa had previously reported that interrogators pressured the two men to make forced confessions and accept responsibility for “participation in the killing of a security force member in Bukan.”

Raouf Sheikh Maroufi was arrested by security forces on December 26, 2022, and Mohammad Faraji was arrested on February 22, 2023, both without the presentation of a judicial warrant. Following the completion of interrogations, they were transferred on June 10, 2023, from The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Urmia to Bukan Prison.

16-Year-Old Protest Detainee Diana Taherabadi Still Held in Karaj Prison

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Diana Taherabadi, HRANA, Kachooie Prison

HRANA – Diana Taherabadi, a 16-year-old who was arrested during the January protests, remains detained in the Juvenile Correction and Rehabilitation Center section of Kachooie Prison in Karaj.

A source familiar with the teenager’s family confirmed the matter to HRANA, stating: “Despite the passage of 126 days since Diana Taherabadi’s arrest, she is still being held in the Juvenile Correction and Rehabilitation Center section of Kachooie Prison in Karaj. Security forces obtained forced confessions from her and subsequently sent her case to court. She denied the charges against her during the court proceedings, and her case has now been transferred to Tehran for further review following the intervention of security agencies.”

Diana Taherabadi, a 16-year-old student, was arrested by security forces in Karaj on January 25, 2026, during the protests. Following her arrest, she was transferred to the Juvenile Correction and Rehabilitation Center section of Kachooie Prison in the city.

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.

January Protests; Detained Teenager Nima Araban Remains in Legal Limbo

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Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi, Isfahan, Naein, Nima Araban, نیما عربان

HRANA– Nima Araban, a 17-year-old teenager and one of those arrested during the 2026 protests in Naein, remains in a state of legal limbo at the Isfahan Juvenile Correction and Rehabilitation Center. He has been prosecuted in a joint case alongside Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi, one of the protesters who was executed.

Based on information received by HRANA, Nima Araban was arrested together with Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi, an executed protester, during the protests in January 2026 in Naein, Isfahan Province. He has now been held for more than four months at the Isfahan Juvenile Correction and Rehabilitation Center.

A source familiar with the teenager’s situation confirmed the news to HRANA and said: “Nima Araban is currently 17 years and 9 months old and is approximately three months away from reaching the legal age of adulthood. Given the execution of his co-defendant, concerns among Nima’s family and relatives have intensified regarding the possibility of a heavy sentence being issued against him after he reaches legal adulthood.”

Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi, one of the detainees from the 2026 protests, was executed on May 25, 2026.

Ruhollah Korki, Political Prisoner, Sentenced to Death

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ahvaz, Amin Korki, Andimeshk, Rouhollah Korki, Sheiban Prison, امین کرکی, روح الله کرکی

HRANA – Ruhollah Korki, a political prisoner held in Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz, has been sentenced to death.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ruhollah Korki was sentenced to death. Some time ago, the indictment against this citizen was issued on charges including “publishing and disclosing confidential documents,” “cooperation with the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK),” “spying for Israel and exchanging military and security information,” “insulting sanctities and officials,” and “acting against national security.” The case had been referred to Ahvaz Criminal Court Two.

Mr. Korki was transferred to Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz on October 2, 2025. He had previously been arrested by security forces in Andimeshk on August 5, 2025.

It should be noted that Ruhollah Korki is the brother of Amin Korki, one of those arrested during the nationwide protests of December 2017–January 2018. Amin Korki died under unclear circumstances in March 2018 after being rearrested.

Ruhollah Korki, aged approximately 47, is married and originally from Andimeshk County.

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British Couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman Go on Hunger Strike in Evin Prison

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HRANA – Craig and Lindsay Foreman, two British citizens imprisoned in Evin Prison, have gone on strike in protest against their detention conditions and the suspension of their ability to make phone calls to their family.

According to BBC, a British couple imprisoned in Evin Prison has launched a hunger strike. The report states that Craig Foreman has been on hunger strike for approximately 12 days. Meanwhile, his 53-year-old wife, Lindsay Foreman, had temporarily suspended her strike after being promised contact with her family, but has since resumed it.

Before phone contact was cut off, the couple said in a conversation from inside Evin Prison that they would likely remain in detention for “a long time.” In this regard, Craig Foreman stated: “We are innocent people. We have committed no offence.”

Joe Bennett, the couple’s son, described the situation as “medical emergency in the making” and warned that their lives are at risk. He called for immediate action by the British government. Foreign Office Minister Hamish Falconer described the two as “innocent tourists” and called their case “an injustice.”

According to the report, in response to the continued detention of the two British citizens, a group of motorcyclists in Britain plans to hold a protest rally marking the 500th day of the couple’s detention. Supporters of the pair, including members of parliament, also intend to submit a petition to the Prime Minister’s Office calling for urgent action to secure their release.

In February 2026, Craig and Lindsay Foreman were each sentenced to 10 years in prison by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, on charges of “espionage”, allegations they denied.

The British couple had been arrested in January 2025 during a motorcycle trip to Iran by intelligence forces affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the city of Kerman.

Iran Court Issues New Verdicts in Ekbatan Case After Supreme Court Overturns Death Sentences

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Alireza Bormarz Pournak, Alireza Kafaei, and Amir Mohammad Khosh-Eghbal, Ekbatan town, Ghezel Hesar prison, Hossein Nemati, HRANA, Milad Armoun, Navid Najaran

HRANA – Branch 13 of Tehran Province Criminal Court One has issued new verdicts for six defendants in the case known as “Ekbatan Town.” According to the ruling, Milad Armoun, Alireza Kafaei, and Amir Mohammad Khosh-Eghbal were each sentenced to imprisonment and payment of diyah (blood money) on charges of participation in murder. Navid Najaran, Hossein Nemati, and Alireza Barmarz Pournak were acquitted of the same charge. Their death sentences had previously been overturned by the Supreme Court.

According to HRANA, new verdicts have been issued for the defendants in the so-called “Ekbatan Town” case by Branch 13 of Tehran Province Criminal Court One.

Under the issued ruling, Milad Armoun, Alireza Kafaei, and Amir Mohammad Khosh-Eghbal were each sentenced to five years in prison and payment of an equal share of the full diyah for one person after being convicted of participation in intentional murder. Meanwhile, the three other defendants in the case, Alireza Barmarz Pournak, Hossein Nemati, and Navid Najaran, were acquitted of participation in intentional murder due to lack of evidence proving they inflicted blows on a specific part of Arman Aliverdi’s body.

The verdict was issued on February 4, 2025, and was formally communicated to the defendants’ lawyers yesterday.

In November 2024, these individuals had each been sentenced to death by Branch 13 of Tehran Criminal Court. In September 2025, the Supreme Court overturned the death sentences and referred the case back to Branch 13 for retrial. Ultimately, on December 3 of that year, a new hearing was held in the same branch.

The case involving Milad Armoun, Seyed Mohammad Mehdi Hosseini, Mehdi Imani, and Navid Najjaran, designated as confidential, had been returned in late April 2024 from Branch 13 of Tehran Province Criminal Court One to Branch Four of the Prosecutor’s Office for Criminal Affairs in Tehran’s District 27 to address deficiencies and objections in the case. In early September that year, after the deficiencies were addressed, the case was referred back to Branch 13 of Tehran Criminal Court One and Branch 15 of Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolqasem Salavati.

Four of the defendants , Nemati, Barmarz Pournak, Kafaei, and Khosh-Eghbal, were released from Ghezel Hesar Prison on bail in February 2024.

In late October 2023, after four court sessions were held, the court did not return the case to the prosecutor’s office for further investigation. Instead, Branch 13 of Tehran Criminal Court One intervened to conduct supplementary investigations, expedite proceedings, and determine the defendants’ status. Another part of the case was referred to Branch 15 of Tehran Revolutionary Court.

In May 2023, the spokesperson for Iran’s Judiciary announced that three defendants in the “murder of Arman Aliverdi” case had been charged with “enmity against God (moharebeh) through the use of cold weapons and acting against national security.” According to the indictment, these individuals were charged with “moharebeh,” “participation in intentional murder,” and “disrupting public order and peace.”

Previously, an informed source had told HRANA regarding the “Ekbatan Town” case: “The case has been divided into two sections. One section was referred to Branch 15 of Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolqasem Salavati, and the other to Branch 13 of Tehran Criminal Court One. So far, no verdict has been issued for those defendants whose cases in the Revolutionary Court involve security-related charges and moharebeh.”

In early November 2022, during nationwide protests and following the killing of a Basij member named Arman Aliverdi in Ekbatan Town, at least 50 young residents of the area were arrested by security and law enforcement forces. Indictments were ultimately issued against 14 of them.

Shahab Dalili Released and Returned to the United States

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HRANA – Shahab Dalili, an Iranian citizen and U.S. permanent resident who had been imprisoned in Evin Prison, was released after serving 10 years in prison. Following his release, he returned to the United States.

According to HRANA, Shahab Dalili has been released. Radio Farda, confirming the report, wrote that after more than a decade in detention in Iran, he traveled from Evin Prison to Yerevan and then returned to Washington, where he is now safe and reunited with his family.

The report did not specify the exact date of the political prisoner’s release.

In 2016, Shahab Dalili returned to Iran to attend his father’s funeral ceremony. While attempting to leave the country, he was arrested on the charge of “cooperating with a hostile government.”

Shahab Dalili, an Iranian citizen holding U.S. permanent residency, was ultimately sentenced to 10 years in prison on the aforementioned charge.

Ilam: Arshia Gheysar Beigi Faces Charges of “Enmity Against God” and “Corruption on Earth”

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Arshia Gheysar Beigi, HRANA, Ilam, moharebeh, ارشیا قیصر بیگی

HRANA – Arshia Gheysar Beigi, a resident of Sarableh in Ilam Province, was violently arrested by security forces on May 5, 2026. He is now facing charges of “moharebeh” (enmity against God) and “corruption on earth.”

Based on information received by HRANA, on May 6, 2026, the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office of Chardavol County charged him with “moharebeh” and “corruption on earth” and extended his detention order for two months. Allegations including “armed intimidation, purchasing and possessing weapons, and illegal shooting” were cited in the detention order.

A source familiar with the case told HRANA that following his arrest, Gheysar Beigi was subjected to intense pressure, and the confessions attributed to him were allegedly obtained under coercive conditions. According to the source, he is currently being held in a security detention facility, where interrogations are ongoing in solitary confinement, without access to adequate medical care.

The informed source added that since his arrest, Mr. Gheysar Beigi has been denied access to a lawyer and family visits. The severity of the beatings during his arrest reportedly resulted in fractures to his jaw, nose, and teeth, yet he has not received effective medical treatment despite his condition.

The report notes that these allegations have been raised despite existing reports regarding this citizen’s physical condition and detention circumstances, which indicate the use of violence during arrest and interrogation. This has cast serious doubt on the validity and credibility of the confessions attributed to him. Furthermore, although the detention order mentions a ten-day right to appeal, his lack of access to legal counsel and continued solitary confinement have made the practical use of this right unclear.

Arshia Gheysar Beigi was violently arrested on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, after security forces entered his home without presenting a judicial warrant.

Vakilabad Prison: Identification of 30 Women Arrested During Protests and Security Developments Concurrent with the War

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HRANA – At least 30 women were arrested in Razavi Khorasan Province during the January 2026 protests and the security developments concurrent with the war, and were transferred to the so-called “Aramesh” ward and the quarantine section of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

According to HRANA, the identities of 30 women arrested in Razavi Khorasan Province have been confirmed, and the list of their names is included later in this report.

Based on information received by HRANA, these citizens were arrested during the January 2026 protests as well as the security developments concurrent with the war, and 25 of them remain imprisoned. HRANA has also confirmed the identities of five detainees who were recently released from the prison.

According to information received by HRANA, these women were primarily arrested in connection with participation in the January 2026 protests, activity on social media, communication with foreign media outlets, providing aid to injured protesters, or involvement in symbolic protest actions. Some of these women were arrested over recent months by security bodies including the IRGC Intelligence Organization, the Ministry of Intelligence, and the Law Enforcement Command (FARAJA). Several are facing serious charges such as “enmity against God” (moharebeh), “collaboration with Israel,” “insulting the Prophet,” and “assembly and collusion against national security.”

Among these women, 18 are being held in the so-called “Aramesh” ward and seven others in the quarantine section of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. A number of them have remained in legal limbo for months, with no court sessions held to address the charges against them. Some of these prisoners have also been denied telephone calls and family visits, while their families have faced extensive restrictions and uncertainty in attempts to follow up on their cases or seek temporary release.

The report goes on to separately examine the situation of the detained women in the Aramesh ward and the quarantine section of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, followed by details regarding those who have been released. According to received information by HRANA the Aramesh ward suffers from poor detention conditions and inadequate basic facilities. Poor ventilation, lack of sanitary facilities, malfunctioning heating and cooling systems, and limited access to medical services are among the problems faced by women held in this ward. According to one former prisoner, the physical conditions and confined environment of the ward were such that she compared it to an “ant nest.”

The identities of 18 women imprisoned in the Aramesh ward of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad are as follows:

1- Maryam Nouri

Maryam Nouri was arrested five days after her husband, Ashkan Torabzadeh, was killed during the nationwide protests of January 2026. So far, no information is available regarding the reasons for her arrest or the charges brought against her.

2- Arezou Dehghan

Arezou Dehghan, 18 years old, is among the detainees currently held in the Aramesh ward of the prison. She was arrested for participating in the nationwide protests of January 2026.

3- Nadia Sedgh-Ali

She was arrested for placing flowers on the graves of those killed during the protests at Behesht Reza Cemetery in Mashhad and for sending images to foreign media outlets, including Iran International. Bail was set at 5 billion tomans. Due to her family’s inability to provide the bail amount, her temporary release has not been possible.

4- Soheila Hosseini

Along with her husband Dr. Ahmad Rahimi, she was arrested at their home in Mashhad on March 18, 2026. According to information received by HRANA, they were identified due to possessing and using a Starlink device and are accused of helping those injured during the January 2026 protests.

5- Najmeh Amini

The 22-year-old accounting student has been detained for approximately 89 days. Charges against her include moharebeh (“enmity against God”), collaboration with Israel, insulting the Supreme Leader, insulting the Prophet, and clashing with officers. She was arrested with violence by security forces on January 31, 2026, at Ferdowsi Shopping Center in Mashhad.

6- Mahdieh Afghahi

Mahdieh Afghahi, along with her husband Abolghasem Ali-Moradi, was arrested for communicating with foreign media outlets. Bail orders have been issued for them, but they remain detained due to inability to pay the bail amount.

7- Hadiseh Morvaridi

Morvaridi, 24 years old, was arrested in Fariman on January 8, 2026, and remains in legal limbo. According to informed sources, she faces the risk of being charged with insulting the Prophet of Islam.

8- Shahrzad Zamiri

Following her arrest, Shahrzad Zamiri spent 43 days in solitary confinement in the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility and is now being held in the Aramesh ward of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. No information is available regarding the charges against her.

9- Tahereh Dehghan

She was arrested in Chenaran for participating in the January 2026 protests and sentenced by the Revolutionary Court to one year in prison. She has been imprisoned for approximately 110 days.

10- Asieh Naeimi

Asieh Naeimi was arrested for communicating with Persian-language media outlets abroad.

11- Adeleh Naeimi

Adeleh Naeimi, the sister of Asieh Naeimi, was also arrested in connection with this case.

12- Mahsa Behdari

Mahsa Behdari was arrested on March 20 for lighting candles during a mourning ceremony for those killed in the protests at Behesht Reza Cemetery. The charges against her include assembly and collusion and propaganda against the regime.

13- Zahra Mousavi

Zahra Mousavi, 21 years old, has been imprisoned for approximately 98 days. She was the head of her household and worked as a cashier at a restaurant in Fariman. Charges against her include participation in protests, forming groups, training in and manufacturing and using Molotov cocktails, and encouraging others to disrupt public order and national security. She holds both Iranian and Afghan citizenship, and according to informed sources, she has lost her Iranian birth certificate as a result of this case and faces the threat of exile.

14- Azar Yahoo

Azar Yahoo, aged approximately 38, was arrested in Mashhad on March 4, 2026, by IRGC intelligence forces and is currently held in the Aramesh ward of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. The charge against her is “collaboration with Israel,” an accusation reportedly linked to her online activities, including the use of stickers. Her presence in the streets and dancing on the day of Ali Khamenei’s death were also cited as reasons for her arrest.

15- Mahboubeh Shabani

She was arrested in Mashhad on February 2, 2026, and is currently held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. A hearing regarding her charges has been held at the Revolutionary Court of Mashhad. No information is available about the charges against her.

16- Marzieh Mashhadi

She was arrested for participating in the January 2026 protests and communicating with Persian-language media outlets abroad. She remains detained in an uncertain legal status.

17- Sima Anbaei Farimani

Sima Anbaei Farimani, originally from Fariman and born in 1992, was arrested by FARAJA forces on March 16, 2026, and is currently held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. Charges against her include “links with Israel,” “assembly and collusion against national security,” and “insulting the former and current leaders.” According to HRANA’s reports, Ms. Anbaei Farimani is currently denied visitation and phone contact with her family, and her case is subject to severe restrictions on information disclosure.

18- Faezeh Salehabadi

Faezeh Salehabadi has been held in legal limbo in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad for approximately 78 days. According to informed sources, her arrest was related to posting a story on social media.

Further details regarding the detained women held in the quarantine section of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad are provided below.

HRANA had previously received reports indicating that the quarantine unit of this prison suffers from poor conditions in terms of facilities and sanitation, and that prisoners lack adequate access to basic necessities and standard accommodation conditions. According to an informed source, the constant smell of sewage in this section continuously causes distress to prisoners, while the lack of proper ventilation has made detention conditions even more difficult.

1- Masoumeh Yaghoubi

Masoumeh Yaghoubi, known by the alias “Azadeh,” was arrested by security forces in Mashhad on January 24, 2026. So far, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against her.

2- Fatemeh Rezvanifar

Fatemeh Rezvanifar, known by the alias “Samira,” was arrested on January 17, 2026. No court hearing has yet been held to address the charges against her, and no information is available regarding the details of her case or the accusations against her. According to an informed source, her family’s efforts to secure her temporary release have so far been unsuccessful.

3- Seyedeh Zeinab Mousavi

Seyedeh Zeinab Mousavi, known by the alias “Aban,” was arrested on February 24, 2026. The court hearing regarding the charges against her and her brother, Seyed Hassan Mousavi, was held on April 26, 2026, and they are facing charges of moharebeh (“enmity against God”).

4- Melika Khavari Khorasani

She, 21 years old, was arrested on March 1, 2026, and is currently being held in legal limbo in the quarantine section of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

5- Mina Zarei

According to informed sources, she was transferred to prison in poor physical condition. She was arrested on March 1, 2026, and the reason for her arrest was stated to be “dancing for Khamenei’s death.”

6- Reyhaneh Kafsh-Kanan

Reyhaneh Kafsh-Kanan has been detained for 48 days and has been denied visitation and phone contact. She appeared in an interrogation session on April 26, and according to informed sources, she was threatened with torture and execution.

7- Hadiseh Babazadeh

Hadiseh Babazadeh is among the detained women being held in the quarantine section of this prison. Investigations into the details of her case are ongoing.

In recent days, five inmates of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad were released on bail. The names of these individuals and the status of their cases are as follows:

1- Samira Bayat

She, 35 years old, was arrested by security forces on January 24, 2026. She was the head of her household and worked as a cashier at a restaurant in Mashhad. Her arrest was related to participation in the January protests. She was recently released from the prison after posting bail.

2- Elnaz Eghbali

Ms. Eghbali, along with her husband Saeed Samiei, was arrested in late February 2026 for participating in the protests. They were released in recent days after posting bail.

3- Negar Farahmand

She was arrested at her home in Mashhad on March 29, 2026, by IRGC intelligence agents. The charge brought against her was sending videos and images to foreign media outlets. She was eventually released from Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad after posting bail.

4- Najmeh Ruhand

Najmeh Ruhand was arrested on the evening of March 20 during the Persian New Year celebration ceremony at Ferdowsi’s tomb in Mashhad by security agents. She was initially transferred to the quarantine ward of Vakilabad Prison and, after interrogation, moved to the Aramesh ward of the prison. She faced charges of acting against national security. She was ultimately released from prison after posting bail.

5- Fatemeh Eram

Fatemeh Eram, 28 years old and from Fariman, was arrested by security forces in connection with participation in the January 2026 protests. She faced charges of leading protests. She was recently released after posting bail.