HRANA – Afrooz Kian Ersi, a political prisoner and artist based in Isfahan, is currently serving a prison sentence in Dolatabad Prison.

According to information received by HRANA, Ms. Kian Ersi began serving her sentence in early May 2025. In late 2023, the Revolutionary Court sentenced her to six months of discretionary imprisonment and an additional six months of suspended imprisonment on charges of “propaganda against the regime.” The Court of Appeals later upheld the verdict in full.

A source close to her family confirmed the details to HRANA, stating: “The charges against Afrooz were based on her creation of a mosaic artwork titled Woman, Life, Freedom. She is currently experiencing deteriorating mental health. She has submitted a request to serve her sentence under electronic monitoring and is awaiting a decision.”

Ms. Kian Ersi was previously arrested in 2023 in connection with her artistic and social activities.