Exclusive Iran weekly news February 8, 2026

Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, head of Iran’s judiciary, said on Saturday that authorities must act “decisively” against what he called those who threaten people’s lives and property, warning that any leniency toward criminals amounts to injustice. Stressing that the judiciary is obligated to deal with “the defiant and the aggressors” without compromise, he added: “Failing to punish a criminal when it’s warranted is itself a form of injustice.” His remarks have once again intens

Based on the received information, Amirhossein Moradi-Vafa, a 22-year-old from Kermanshah, was shot and killed by direct live fire from Islamic Republic security forces on the evening of January 8th, during the nationwide uprising, after a bullet struck his skull. According to available reports, the body of this deceased citizen was returned to his family three days later. The process of handing over the body and holding the burial ceremony was reportedly carried out under th

Based on the received information, more than one month after the arrest of Benyamin Naqdi, a 26-year-old monarchist athlete from Shiraz, there is still no precise information about his place of detention, physical condition, or the judicial process of his case, and his family remains in complete uncertainty. Benyamin Naqdi was arrested on the evening of January 3rd, during the national uprising in Shiraz. Following his arrest, Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Rev

Based on the received information, more than one month after the arrest of Benyamin Naqdi, a 26-year-old monarchist athlete from Shiraz, there is still no precise information about his place of detention, physical condition, or the judicial process of his case, and his family remains in complete uncertainty. Benyamin Naqdi was arrested on the evening of January 3rd, during the national uprising in Shiraz. Following his arrest, Fars News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Rev

According to received reports, Mahdi Ramzdan, a kickboxing athlete, was arrested two days ago in the city of Ahvaz by security forces. As of the time of this report, no official information has been released about the arresting authority, his place of detention, the reasons for his arrest, or his physical and legal condition. The lack of information about Mahdi Ramzdan’s fate and conditions of detention has raised growing concern about his situation.

According to received reports, Aria Sheikhi, a resident of Masjed Soleyman, was arrested in the city on January 25th, 2026, by security forces and transferred to Sepidar Prison in Ahvaz, a facility previously linked to reports of mistreatment of detainees. It is said that Mr. Sheikhi had also been arrested in 2019 and 2023. After his 2019 arrest, he was barred from continuing his studies at Masjed Soleyman University.

According to received reports, Mohammadreza Abdollahpour, a member of the medical staff, was arrested by security forces while helping an injured civilian on the street. Information indicates that he was detained solely for attempting to provide aid to a wounded person and is now facing a death sentence. Informed sources say no independent individual or institution has been able to follow his legal case, and his family or relatives are in no position to pursue the judicial pr

According to received reports, Ali Pouremamali, a 50-year-old engineer born in Gilan and a resident of Chalus, was shot dead around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, January 9th, during Iran’s national uprising, after being targeted by Islamic Republic security forces near the Radio Darya area. Ali Pouremamali was the father of two children, a 4-year-old son and a 17-year-old daughter, who are now the silent victims of this state crime. During the uprising, Ali Pouremamali took action to