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January 2026 Protests: 13 Citizens Sentenced to Prison, Flogging, and Exile

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Abuzar Moradhaseli, Amir Khaledian, Anvar Alipanah, Davoud Rezaei, Fereydoun Almasi, HRANA, January 2026 Protests, Mohammad Mohammadi, Mostafa Gholami, Qorveh, Rasoul Ghorbanpour, Reza Dehghani, Saman Ganji, Shahrokh Mostafaei, Vahed Khaledian, Zahed Khaledian

HRANA – Mohammad Mohammadi, Mostafa Gholami, Zahed Khaledian, Vahed Khaledian, Shahrokh Mostafaei, Fereydoun Almasi, Rasoul Ghorbanpour, Saman Ganji, Davoud Rezaei, Reza Dehghani, Abuzar Moradhaseli, Anvar Alipanah, and Amir Khaledian, residents of Qorveh County, have been sentenced by Branch 102 of the Qorveh Criminal Court to a combined 24 years, three months, and one day in prison. In addition, Reza Dehghani, Abuzar Moradhaseli, Anvar Alipanah, and Amir Khaledian were sentenced to a combined 196 lashes. Amir Khaledian was also sentenced to two years of exile in Minab.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, 13 citizens in Qorveh County have been sentenced to a combined 24 years, three months, and one day in prison, 196 lashes, and exile.

According to the report, the sentences were issued by Branch 102 of the Qorveh Criminal Court on charges including “disrupting public order” and “assembly and collusion.” Under the ruling, Mohammad Mohammadi was sentenced to four years, nine months, and one day in prison; Mostafa Gholami, Zahed Khaledian, and Vahed Khaledian were each sentenced to three years in prison; and Shahrokh Mostafaei and Fereydoun Almasi were each sentenced to one year and nine months in prison.

The ruling also sentenced Rasoul Ghorbanpour, Saman Ganji, and Davoud Rezaei to one year of discretionary imprisonment each.

Under the ruling issued by the same judicial branch, Reza Dehghani was sentenced to one year in prison and 41 lashes; Abuzar Moradhaseli to one year in prison and 31 lashes; Anvar Alipanah to one year in prison and 50 lashes; and Amir Khaledian to one year in prison and 74 lashes. Khaledian was also sentenced to two years of exile in the city of Minab, Hormozgan Province.

The report did not provide further details about the case or specify the charges brought against each of the individuals.

The individuals were arrested during the nationwide January protests and were eventually released after a period of detention.

Background on the 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.

January 2026 Protests: Omid Pourfathollah Sentenced to Prison

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HRANA – Omid Pourfathollah, arrested during the January 2026 protests, was sentenced by the Mashhad Revolutionary Court to 12 years, six months, and one day in prison. Five years of the sentence have been suspended.

According to HRANA, Omid Pourfathollah has been sentenced to prison.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Pourfathollah was sentenced by the Mashhad Revolutionary Court to a total of 12 years, six months in prison on charges including forming a group with the aim of disrupting national security and propaganda against the regime. Five years of his prison sentence have been suspended.

An informed source, confirming the news to HRANA, said: “The sentence was issued pursuant to the Law on Intensifying Punishment for Espionage and Cooperation with the Zionist Regime and Hostile States.”

Omid Pourfathollah was arrested by security forces in Mashhad during the January 2026 protests and was released after some time on bail pending legal proceedings.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

The 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.

Mehdi Baghani and Ehsan Mohammadi Each Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison

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HRANA –Branch 1 of the Semnan Revolutionary Court sentenced Mehdi Baghani and Ehsan Mohammadi, two citizens arrested during the January 2026 protests, to a total of five years in prison. Another part of the case against the two citizens is also under review by Criminal Court II of Semnan.

Under a ruling issued by Branch 1 of the Semnan Revolutionary Court, Baghani and Mohammadi were each sentenced to 30 months in prison. In addition, another part of the case against the two citizens is being reviewed by the criminal court, and no ruling has yet been issued in that matter.

A source familiar with the case told HRANA: “Mehdi Baghani and Ehsan Mohammadi were told that if they appeal the ruling, their prison sentences could be increased by up to one-third. A number of other individuals who have received judicial sentences in Semnan have also been told the same thing.”

HRANA’s investigation into the details of the charges brought against the two citizens, the evidence relied upon by the court, and the dates of their court hearings remains ongoing.

Mehdi Baghani, a resident of Sabzevar, was arrested by IRGC Intelligence forces in Semnan on January 8, 2026. Ehsan Mohammadi, a resident of Shahrud, was arrested by IRGC Intelligence forces in the city of Semnan in the early hours of January 9, 2026. Both citizens were released on bail after a period of detention.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

The 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 2026 Protests: Mohammad Ebrahimi Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison

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HRANA – Mohammad Ebrahimi, arrested during the January 2026 protests who is currently incarcerated in Greater Tehran Prison, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

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

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Ebrahimi was sentenced to 20 years in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, on the charge of “conducting operational activities for a hostile country against national security,” under Article 1 of the Law on Intensifying the Punishment for Espionage.

Mohammad Ebrahimi, a graduate in painting from the University of Science and Culture, was arrested in Tehran on January 27, 2026. Following his arrest, he was initially transferred to Evin Prison and was later transferred to Greater Tehran Prison.

He is currently serving his sentence in Greater Tehran Prison.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

The 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 2026 Protests: Hossein Nazari Sentenced to Death

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January 2026 Protests, Mashhad, Vakilabad prison, حسین نظری

HRANA – Hossein Nazari, a 25-year-old citizen arrested during the January 2026 protests and currently held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, has been sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, Hossein Nazari is currently held in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

According to information received by HRANA, Branch 1 of the Mashhad Revolutionary Court sentenced Nazari to death on charges of “collaboration with hostile states and groups” and “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.” The sentence was issued in July 2026.

Hossein Nazari, aged approximately 25, was arrested by security forces in January 2026. Following interrogation and judicial proceedings, he was transferred to Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, where he remains in custody.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

The 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.

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January 2026 Protests: Flogging Sentences of Two Women Carried Out

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HRANA, January 2026 Protests, Neda Dadehjani, Qorveh, Setayesh Sarabi, ستایش سرابی, ندا دده جانی

HRANA – The sentences of 31 lashes imposed on Neda Dadehjani and Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi, two residents of Qorveh who were arrested during the January 2026 protests, were carried out on August 22, following their summons and appearance at the Qorveh Criminal Court. After the flogging sentences were carried out, the two women were taken into custody to serve their prison terms and transferred to Sanandaj Prison.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, the flogging sentences of Neda Dadehjani and Setayesh Sarabi have been carried out.

According to the report, on Saturday, August 22, the sentences of 31 lashes imposed on Dadehjani and Sarabi were carried out after they were summoned to and appeared before the Qorveh Criminal Court. Following the flogging, the two women were taken into custody to serve their three-year prison sentences and transferred to Sanandaj Prison.

Neda Dadehjani and Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi had previously faced a two-part legal case. In the first part, Branch 102 of the Qorveh Criminal Court sentenced each of them to one year in prison, 31 lashes, and two years of exile to Nikshahr County on the charge of “disrupting public order and tranquility.”

In the second part of the case, Branch 1 of the Qorveh Revolutionary Court sentenced each of them to two years in prison on the charge of “assembly and collusion to commit a crime against national security.” Of their combined prison sentences, two years are enforceable.

The two women were arrested by security forces in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026.

Neda Dadehjani, who is active in theater, had previously received an award at a regional theater festival for persons with disabilities. Setayesh (Behnoosh) Sarabi is also a resident of Qorveh.

January 2026 Protests: Amir-Mohammad Mojallal Chubari Sentenced to Death

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Amir-Mohammad Mojallal Chubari, Ghezel Hesar prison, HRANA, January 2026 Protests, مجلل چوبری

HRANA – Amir Mohammad Mojallal Chubari, arrested during the nationwide protests of 2026 and currently held in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, has been sentenced to death by the judiciary.

According to HRANA, Amir Mohammad Mojallal Chubari is currently being held in Ghezel Hesar Prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Mojallal Chubari has been sentenced to death by the judiciary. He had previously been charged at Branch 33 of the Tehran Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office, known as the Shahid Moghaddas Prosecutor’s Office (Tehran Security Prosecutor’s Office), with “assembly and collusion with the intent to commit a crime against national security,” “disrupting public order and tranquility through participation in riots,” “attempted intentional murder by attempting to run over security officers,” and “resisting officers.”

Mr. Mojallal Chubari was arrested in Tehran on January 2, 2026, during the nationwide protests and subsequently transferred to Ghezel Hesar Prison.

Amir Mohammad Mojallal Chubari, 22, had no prior history of arrest or criminal conviction.

January 2026 Protests: Majid Adineh Executed

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HRANA – The Judiciary’s Media Center announced that Majid Adineh, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests in Karaj, was executed at dawn today. He had previously been sentenced by the Karaj Revolutionary Court to death and confiscation of his property on the charge of “taking operational action on behalf of hostile countries against national security and interests.”

According to HRANA, citing Mizan, Majid Adineh, one of those arrested during the nationwide protests of January 2026, was executed.

According to a report by the Judiciary’s Media Center, Mr. Adineh was arrested on the evening of January 9, 2026, in the Mohammadshahr area of Karaj by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Alborz Province. The outlet claimed that a firearm and several other pieces of equipment were discovered and seized from him at the time of his arrest.

According to the report, during the judicial proceedings, Majid Adineh faced charges including “taking operational action on behalf of hostile countries against national security and interests,” “moharebeh (enmity against God) through deliberate arson,” “assembly and collusion with the intent to commit a crime against national security,” “propaganda against the regime,” and unauthorized possession of a firearm, a stun gun, and tear-gas spray.

The Karaj Revolutionary Court subsequently sentenced him to death and the confiscation of all his property on the charge of “taking operational action on behalf of Israel, the United States, and hostile groups and countries, pursuant to Article 1 of the Law on Intensifying Punishment for Espionage and Cooperation with Israel and Hostile Countries Against National Security and Interests.” According to Mizan, following an appeal, the sentence was upheld in full by the Supreme Court and carried out this morning.

The report provided no details regarding how the court sessions were conducted, the defendant’s access to legal counsel, or whether he was afforded the right to a fair trial.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

The 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.

Nine Esfarayen Residents Face Serious Charges, Remain in Legal Limbo; Two Are Under 18

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Ali Babri, Amirhossein Nazarzadeh, Amirhossein Sarban, Esfarayen, Hossein Mehrangiz, January 2026 Protests, Mohammad Azari, moharebeh, Mostafa Rajabalizadeh, Reza Rezapour, Sajjad Sang-Sefidi, Sajjad Shamsaei

HRANA – Nine residents of Esfarayen who were arrested in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026, remain in legal limbo. Several of these individuals face charges including “moharebeh” (enmity against God) and “corruption on earth.”

According to HRANA, nine residents of Esfarayen are being prosecuted in a joint case in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mohammad Azari, Reza Rezapour, Hossein Mehrangiz, Ali Babri, Amirhossein Nazarzadeh, Sajjad Sang-Sefidi, and Mostafa Rajabalizadeh were transferred from Esfarayen Prison to Bojnurd Prison in early August. Their case has been referred to judicial authorities in Bojnurd County for further proceedings.

Amirhossein Sarban and Sajjad Shamsaei, the two defendants under the age of 18 in this case, were not transferred to Bojnurd Prison and are being held in a juvenile correctional center. Information received by HRANA indicates that both were under the age of 18 at the time of the events at issue in the case.

These individuals were arrested in connection with a fire at a traffic police kiosk in Esfarayen during the protests on January 8, 2026. The incident resulted in the deaths of Ali-Akbar Hosseinzadeh, the prosecutor of Esfarayen, and four others. HRANA had previously published reports on their continued detention and unresolved legal status.

Charges

According to information available in the case, the defendants face charges including “moharebeh,” “corruption on earth,” “premeditated murder,” “participation in premeditated murder,” “aiding and abetting premeditated murder,” “intentional destruction of property,” “arson,” “inciting or provoking people to wage war and kill one another,” “disrupting public order and peace,” and charges related to national security.

Reza Rezapour faces charges including destruction of property and setting fire to a police kiosk with the alleged intent of undermining national security and confronting the Islamic Republic, as well as inciting or provoking people to wage war and kill one another.

Mohammad Azari has been charged with “moharebeh and corruption on earth through displaying a bladed weapon with the intent to cause public fear and intimidation during the events of January 8.”

Sajjad Sang-Sefidi is also being prosecuted on charges of destroying and setting fire to a police kiosk with the alleged intent of undermining national security and confronting the Islamic Republic, conduct characterized by the authorities as constituting moharebeh.

Amirhossein Nazarzadeh faces charges including moharebeh and corruption on earth through brandishing a weapon with the alleged intent to cause public fear and intimidation, as well as destroying and setting fire to a police kiosk with the alleged intent of undermining national security and confronting the Islamic Republic.

Mostafa Rajabalizadeh likewise faces charges of destroying and setting fire to a police kiosk with the alleged intent of undermining national security and confronting the Islamic Republic, conduct characterized as constituting moharebeh.

Amirhossein Sarban, 16, one of the two defendants under the age of 18 in this case, faces charges including “moharebeh and corruption on earth,” “destruction and arson of facilities used by the public,” “assembly and collusion to commit crimes against the country’s internal security,” “propaganda against the regime,” and “forming or managing a group or association with the purpose of undermining national security, or membership in such a group.”

No specific information is currently available regarding the charges brought against Hossein Mehrangiz, Ali Babri, and Sajjad Shamsaei.

Arrests and Detention

These individuals were separately arrested by security forces in Esfarayen County in connection with the nationwide protests of January 2026. Amirhossein Nazarzadeh was arrested on January 20, Mohammad Azari on January 14, Hossein Mehrangiz on January 9, and Ali Babri in late January.

Amirhossein Nazarzadeh, 27, from the village of Fartan; Mohammad Azari, 35; Reza Rezapour; Hossein Mehrangiz; Ali Babri; Sajjad Sang-Sefidi; Mostafa Rajabalizadeh; Amirhossein Sarban, 16; and Sajjad Shamsaei, who is under 18, are all residents of Esfarayen County.

As of the time of this report, all nine individuals remain in legal limbo, and no information is available regarding when a final hearing on the charges against them will be held.

Background on the January 2026 Protests

The 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 2026 Protests: Shahram Sadeghi Executed

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HRANA, January 2026 Protests, Shahram Sadeghi, شهرام صادقی

HRANA – The Judiciary’s Media Center announced that Shahram Sadeghi, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests in Karaj, was executed at dawn today. He had previously been sentenced by the Karaj Revolutionary Court to death and confiscation of his property on the charge of “carrying out operational activities on behalf of Israel, the United States, and hostile countries against national security and interests.”

According to HRANA, citing Mizan, Shahram Sadeghi, one of those arrested during the January 2026 protests, was executed today, Sunday, August 16.

According to the report, Mr. Sadeghi was arrested and prosecuted in connection with the events of January 8, 2026, near Golzar Intersection in Karaj. The Judiciary-affiliated media outlet claimed that on that day, he drove his vehicle toward a number of law enforcement officers, injuring seven of them. According to the same report, one of the injured officers was in a coma for a period of time.

Mizan News Agency reported that following the incident, Shahram Sadeghi set his vehicle on fire and fled the scene. He was arrested some time later by law enforcement forces in Alborz Province while, according to the outlet’s claim, he was hiding under a false identity at a drug rehabilitation center.

According to the Judiciary, following the completion of the investigation, an indictment was issued against Shahram Sadeghi, and his case was heard by the Karaj Revolutionary Court in the presence of an attorney. The court sentenced him to death and the confiscation of all his property on the charge of “carrying out operational activities on behalf of Israel, the United States, and hostile groups and countries, pursuant to Article 1 of the Law on Intensifying Punishment for Espionage and Cooperation with Israel and Hostile Countries Against National Security and Interests.”

After Mr. Sadeghi and his attorney appealed the ruling, the case was referred to the Supreme Court for review. According to the Judiciary, the Supreme Court upheld the sentence, which was carried out early this morning.

The report did not provide details regarding how the court proceedings were conducted or whether Mr. Sadeghi had access to a fair trial.