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Kaveh Amiri Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison

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HRANA News Agency – Kaveh Amiri, a citizen residing in Shahriar, has been sentenced to two years in prison by the Revolutionary Court of this city. The sentence has been suspended for five years.

Branch 1 of the Shahriar Revolutionary Court sentenced Mr. Amiri to two years in prison on charges of insulting the Supreme Leader and propaganda against the regime. However, the sentence has been suspended for five years.

Kaveh Amiri, a resident of Shahriar, was arrested on January 20, 2025, after being summoned to the Security Police of this city. He was released from Evin Prison eight days later after posting bail.

In October 2023, Amiri was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Shahriar to eight months in prison for “propaganda against the regime,” a sentence later upheld by Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals. He was arrested on January 2, 2024, to serve his prison sentence and was granted conditional release from Evin Prison in May 2024.

Mr. Amiri is also facing another legal case in Branch 108 of the Revolutionary Court of Shahriar on charges of “disturbing public opinion.”

Kaveh Amiri, 40, is a judo coach and a resident of Shahriar.

Kaveh Amiri Arrested After Summons to Security Police

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HRANA News Agency – Today, Kaveh Amiri, a resident of Shahriar, was arrested after responding to a summons and appearing at the local Security Police headquarters.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Mr. Amiri was summoned by phone on January 16 by the investigator to appear at the Security Police office. On Saturday, January 18, after complying with the summons, he was detained. No information has been released about the reasons for his arrest or his current condition.

A source close to Mr. Amiri’s family confirmed the news to HRANA, adding that the summons was issued under the orders of Shahriar Prosecutor Mehdi Mohammadi.

In October 2023, Amiri was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Shahriar to eight months in prison for “propaganda against the regime,” a sentence later upheld by Branch 36 of the Tehran Court of Appeals. He was arrested on January 2, 2024, to serve his prison sentence and was granted conditional release from Evin Prison in May 2024.

Mr. Amiri is also facing another legal case in Branch 108 of the Revolutionary Court of Shahriar on charges of “disturbing public opinion.”

Kaveh Amiri, 40, is a judo coach and a resident of Shahriar.

Judo Coach Kaveh Amiri Arrested in Shahriar

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On January 2, 2024, Kaveh Amiri was apprehended by security forces after his appearance at the Revolutionary Court in Shahriar.

A source close to his family verified Amiri’s arrest following his court appearance. Post-arrest, agents reportedly conducted searches at both his residence and his mother’s house.

The precise location of his current detention remains undisclosed.

Amiri’s initial arrest occurred on September 10 of the same year, after a summons and interrogation by the Security Police of Shahriar County. Within 24 hours, he was transferred to Evin Prison and subsequently released on bail on September 13.

Following legal proceedings, Amiri was later sentenced to eight months for “spreading propaganda against the regime,” a verdict that withstood appeal.

At 39 years old, Amiri is a judo coach and resident of Shahriar. The circumstances surrounding his recent arrest and the charges brought against him remain a cause for concern.

Kaveh Amiri’s Eight-Month Prison Sentence Upheld on Appeal

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The Tehran Court of Appeal has affirmed an eight-month sentence for Kaveh Amiri, a resident of Shahriar.

Amiri was found guilty of “spreading propaganda against the regime,” and the time served during his detention will be deducted from this prison term.
His arrest took place on September 10 of this year, following summons and interrogation by the Security Police of Shahriar County. Within one day, he was transferred to Evin Prison and subsequently released on bail on September 13.

Aged 39, Amiri is a judo coach and resident of Shahriar. The upheld sentence raises questions about the nature of the charges and the implications for freedom of expression.

Kaveh Amiri Receives Eight-Month Prison Sentence for Propaganda-Related Charges

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The Shahriar Revolutionary Court has issued an eight-month prison sentence to Kaveh Amiri, aged 39.

Judge Barjesteh, who presided over the case, recently informed Amiri that he has been sentenced to eight months for “spreading propaganda against the regime,” including time served during detention. Notably, Amiri has been acquitted of the charge of “disturbing public opinion and endangering national security.”

On September 10, 2023, Amiri was summoned to the Shahriar Public Security Police, where he was subsequently arrested and held in Evin Prison following an interrogation. He was released on bail after three days.

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