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January Protests: Ezzatollah Soleimani Sentenced to Seven Years and Eight Months in Prison

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HRANA – Ezzatollah Soleimani, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests who is currently held at Greater Tehran Prison, has been sentenced to seven years and eight months in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, one of the detainees arrested during the January 2026 protests has been sentenced to imprisonment.

Under a verdict issued by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, Soleimani was sentenced to three years and seven months in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security,” three years and seven months for “insulting religious sanctities,” and six months for “propaganda against the regime.”

Ezzatollah Soleimani was previously arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in January 2026. He is currently held at Greater Tehran Prison.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the exact date the verdict was issued, details of the court hearing, or the specific acts underlying the charges against him.

Background of the January 2026 Protests

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.