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According to reports, Nima Araban, a 17-year-old and one of those detained during the nationwide protest of January 2026 in Nain, is being held at the Isfahan Juvenile Correction and Rehabilitation Center in an uncertain legal situation. Reports indicate that he is being prosecuted in a joint case alongside Abbas Akbari Feyzabadi, a protester who has since been executed, and has remained in detention for more than four months. As of now, no information has been made available

According to reports, Benyamin Naghdi, a political prisoner and one of those detained during the nationwide protests of January 2026, has been sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court of Shiraz on the charge of “corruption on earth”. Reports indicate that Naghdi was arrested in Shiraz on January 3, 2026, following allegations that he had thrown a burning fire extinguisher canister toward security forces. According to his lawyer, Mostafa Nili, following the completion of

On May 26, the Ministry of Intelligence of the Islamic Republic issued a statement warning protesters and government critics of security prosecution and punitive measures. In the statement, social protests and public discontent were described as part of a “hybrid war waged by the enemy.” The Islamic Republic also accused the United States, Israel, the United Kingdom, Europe, and several Arab countries of attempting to “overthrow and disintegrate Iran.” The ministry also issue

According to reports, Omid Bayat Sarmadi, one of those arrested during Iran’s nationwide protests in January 2026, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Reports indicate that the verdict has been communicated to his lawyers. According to his attorney, the ruling is not yet final and can still be appealed before the Supreme Court. Omid Bayat Sarmadi was arrested on January 13, 2026, and transferred to Greater Tehran Penitentiary. So far, n

Rashid Mazaheri, a former Iranian national team goalkeeper, has been arrested and taken into custody on charges including “propaganda against national security in wartime conditions.” The judiciary of the Islamic Republic alleges that he attempted to illegally leave the country via the western border by changing his appearance and bribing border officials. According to these reports, he is also accused of bribery of a public official and attempting to cross the border illegal

Branch 15 of Tehran’s Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, has sentenced four defendants in the so-called “Ekbatan” case to death on charges of “enmity against God” (moharebeh). Reports indicate that Milad Armoun, Navid Najaran, Mehdi Imani, and Seyed Mohammad Mehdi Hosseini, detainees from Iran’s 2022 national uprising, have received death sentences in this case. Additionally, Amir Mohammad Khosh Eghbal, Alireza Barmarz Pournak, Alireza Kafaei, an

The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic has announced the execution of Gholamreza Khani Shekrab in the early hours of May 26. He had been in detention since October of last year. Mizan News Agency, which is affiliated with the regime’s judiciary, identified Gholamreza Khani Shekrab as the “head of the Zionist regime’s foreign espionage network” and claimed that he was executed on charges of “intelligence cooperation and espionage on behalf of Israel.” Meanwhile, human rights so

The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic has announced the execution of Mojtaba Kian on charges of “collaboration with the United States and Israel.” Mizan News Agency, which is affiliated with the regime judiciary, claimed that during the conflict between the United States/Israel and the Islamic Republic, he provided the “enemy” with information related to defense industry production facilities. According to these reports, Mojtaba Kian’s death sentence was carried out early Sun

Yashar Tabrizi, a monarchist political activist imprisoned in Tabriz Prison, continues to be denied access to specialized medical treatment and transfer to external medical facilities despite suffering from an eye infection and a heart condition. Reports indicate that he sustained an injury to his left eye during his arrest, which later became infected. However, he has so far received only limited treatment from the prison infirmary and has not been granted access to speciali

Based on received information, Asu Keykhosravi, a 17-year-old from Javanrud, has been held in limbo for more than four months since his arrest, with no information available about his current situation. Reports indicate that security and judicial authorities are refusing to provide clear answers regarding his place of detention, physical condition, or the judicial process of his case. Asu Keykhosravi has also been deprived of access to a lawyer, phone calls, and family visits

Based on received information, Rasoul Salehi, an Iranian horse breeder, has been sentenced to a total of 9 years and 3 months in prison on charges including “propaganda against the regime,” “insulting the leader,” and “spreading false information.”Reports indicate that his judicial persecution began after he supported imprisoned teenage protesters in Yazdanshahr. So far, no information has been released regarding the details of the trial proceedings or whether he has been gra

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.