Confiscation of assets of 52 citizens in Hamedan over alleged ties to Israel and the United States The public prosecutor of Hamedan has announced the seizure and confiscation of assets belonging to 52 individuals in the province. Reports indicate that the judiciary has accused these citizens of “links to Zionist-American networks” and cooperation with “enemy-affiliated organizations,” but no details have been released regarding their identities, case files, or supporting evid

EXCLUSIVE IRAN WEEKLY NEWS May 17, 2026

Iran’s internet shutdown has now entered its seventy-seventh consecutive day, with the nationwide blackout lasting more than 1,824 hours. Reports indicate that the continuation of these sweeping restrictions has severely disrupted citizens’ access to communication and essential services, placing the greatest burden on people with disabilities, students, small businesses, and the general public. So far, no information has been released regarding when these restrictions will en

Based on received information, Mehdi Shafakhah, an activist in the field of education and support for child labour and residents of deprived areas, was arrested by security forces on Tuesday, May 12th, and transferred to an undisclosed location. Reports indicate that agents of the Ministry of Intelligence raided his home, arrested him, searched the house, and confiscated some of his personal belongings. So far, no information has been released regarding the reason for his arr

Mohammad Abbasi, one of the detainees from Iran’s national uprising in January 2026, was executed at dawn, Wednesday, May 13th, in Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj. Reports say his death sentence had recently been upheld by the Supreme Court. According to an informed source, prison officials told his family to come for a final visit, but after they arrived, they were denied access. Hours later, authorities informed them by phone that the execution had already been carried out.

The Islamic Republic’s judiciary announced that at dawn on Wednesday, May 13th, Ehsan Afrashteh was executed on charges of “espionage and intelligence cooperation” with Mossad. State media claimed he first established contact in Turkey, received training from Mossad officers, and after returning to Iran, passed information related to a military-affiliated site to Israel. Human rights sources, however, say Ehsan Afrashteh, a network and IT specialist from Isfahan, was arreste

Security forces raid birthday gathering for slain protester Abolfazl Paydar in Sabzevar According to received reports, security forces of the Islamic Republic in Sabzevar raided a gathering held to mark the birthday of Abolfazl Paydar, a 17-year-old victim of the January 2026 nationwide uprising. Reports indicate that the ceremony, held on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, was organized by his family. However, security forces reportedly attacked attendees with batons and stun guns, de

EXCLUSIVE IRAN WEEKLY NEWS May 10, 2026

Ali Azad, a citizen from Gilan Province, was arrested during Iran’s nationwide uprising in January in the city of Rudsar and is currently being held in Lakan Prison in Rasht. According to reports, he has been accused of “killing a Basij militia member” and is at risk of receiving a death sentence. So far, no information has been released regarding the details of his case, the legal process, or whether he has had access to his basic legal rights.