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Asghar Sepehri, brother of Fatemeh Sepehri, has issued a public warning on X about his sister’s deteriorating health in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad.

Fatemeh Sepehri has faced severe restrictions on medical care since being returned to prison after undergoing open-heart surgery in October 2023. According to her family, prison authorities tightly control her access to heart medications, choice of doctors, and hospital visits. Recently, it was announced that some of her essential heart medications are no longer available due to high cost and shortages.

Asghar Sepehri also revealed that his sister suffers from serious rheumatological problems and multiple tumors. Despite a specialist prescribing tests and biopsies, the medical process has been left incomplete and she has not been allowed to see the doctor again.

Fatemeh Sepehri has been struggling with severe digestive problems for around four months. In recent days, intense stomach pain has left her almost unable to eat. Although a prison doctor has ordered an ultrasound, no date has yet been set for the procedure.

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The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic announced on June 3, that it carried out the execution of Fathollah Avari, one of those arrested during the nationwide uprising in Hamadan.

Mizan News Agency, affiliated with the Judiciary, claimed that Avari was sentenced to qisas (retaliation) and executed for the murder of Police Colonel Mohammad-Javad Bakhshian.

According to the official narrative published by the Judiciary, on the evening of January 7, during the protests, the officer became separated from his unit, was beaten, and later died in hospital.

Reports note that the death sentence was issued based on “evidence, indications, and the defendant’s confessions”, a claim that has raised serious concerns about fair trials and the possibility of forced confessions in protest-related cases.

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The Islamic Republic’s Judiciary carried out the death sentences of Mehrdad Mohammadinia and Ashkan Maleki at dawn on Monday, June 1, 2026. Mizan News Agency, affiliated with the Judiciary, claimed the two were “main perpetrators” in setting fire to Jafari Mosque in Tehran’s Kooye Nasr (Gisha) neighborhood.

The charges brought against them included “burning the mosque,” “destruction of public property,” “clashing with security forces,” “blocking streets,” and “disrupting traffic.” Their death sentences were upheld by the Supreme Court before being carried out.

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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 regarding his legal status, the progress of his case, or the charges brought against this teenager.

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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 the preliminary investigation, Naghdi was charged with “enmity against God”, “membership in groups deemed disruptive to national security,” “assembly and collusion against national security,” and “propaganda against the state.” Charges related to “causing bodily harm to security personnel” and “possession of a bladed weapon” were reportedly dismissed during the investigation phase.

According to reports, judges at the Revolutionary Court in Shiraz ultimately determined that the collection of charges constituted “corruption on earth” and sentenced him to death.

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Masoud (Mehdi) Zatparvar, 39, a world champion bodybuilder, was killed by Islamic Republic forces in Rasht during the January 2026 protests in #Iran.

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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 issued threats against government opponents abroad, claiming that “mercenaries of the counter-revolution and terrorists residing outside the country” would not be “safe from action.”

It further stated that any contact with opposition media outlets, which it described as “terrorist,” as well as “creating unrest and sectarian or ethnic division” and maintaining “communication channels” with Israel on social media, would be subject to prosecution.

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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 illegally.

So far, no information has been released regarding his legal status, place of detention, or access to a lawyer.

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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, no information has been released regarding the details of the charges against him.

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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, and Hossein Nemati, the other defendants in the case, have each been sentenced to seven years in prison along with supplementary punishments, including bans on online activity and restrictions on residing in Tehran and Alborz provinces.
Informed sources have reported that the verdict was communicated to the defendants without the presence or prior notification of their lawyers. To date, the official copy of the ruling has not been provided to their legal representatives. This has raised serious concerns about the judicial process and the defendants’ access to their legal rights.

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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 sources had previously warned of the imminent risk of his execution, reporting that he had been transferred from Evin Prison to solitary confinement in Ghezel Hesar Prison.

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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 Sunday morning after being upheld by Islamic regime’s Supreme Court.
So far, no details have been released regarding the judicial process, his access to an independent lawyer, or the evidence presented in the case.

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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 specialized medical care.

Tabrizi was arrested in Tabriz during Iran’s nationwide uprising in January 2026. He was later sentenced by the Revolutionary Court of Tabriz to prison on charges of “propaganda against the regime.” Following his acceptance of the verdict, his sentence was reduced to seven months.

Sources close to his family say the physical condition of the monarchist activist is increasingly concerning, particularly due to his heart-related health problems.

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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; a situation that has greatly increased concerns for his family. This teenager was arrested by security forces on January 8, 2026, during the nationwide uprising in Javanrud, without any judicial warrant. So far, no information has been released regarding the reason for his arrest or the charges against him.

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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 granted access to his legal rights.

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IRAN WEEKLY NEWS
May 17, 2026

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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 end or when full international connectivity will be restored.

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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 arrest, the charges against him, or his place of detention. In recent years, Mehdi Shafakhah has voluntarily worked in deprived and marginalised areas, playing a key role in providing sports education and social skills to child labourers and vulnerable adolescents.

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FIFA is forcing the United States to roll out the welcome mat for representatives of a terrorist-sponsoring dictatorship that openly chants “Death to America” while IRGC minders escort the team like conquering heroes. This is a weakness disguised as a FIFA obligation, handing propaganda gold to a theocratic regime that is exploiting international sports competition for propaganda and legitimacy while athletes inside the country have faced punishment, imprisonment, or worse for opposing the authorities.
National survival demands hard lines, not soccer diplomacy with regimes openly hostile to America.
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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.