According to received reports, the city of Nurabad Mamasani became one of the main flashpoints during Iran’s nationwide uprising in January 2026. During that period, dozens of residents were killed by gunfire from state forces, and many others were arrested. Reports indicate that, as part of the ongoing crackdown, a charge of “enmity against God” (moharebeh) has been brought against Artin Salari, a 20-year-old from the city. However, no clear information has been made public

Mizan News Agency, affiliated with Iran’s judiciary, reported on Thursday, April 30, 2026, that Sasan Azadvar, a 21-year-old athlete from Isfahan who had been arrested during the January protests, has been executed. Reports indicate that his death sentence was issued on April 20 by Branch 1 of the Isfahan Revolutionary Court, with the prosecutor claiming he had intended to attack police forces. However, according to his family, no evidence was ever presented to support these

According to received reports, Arsham Rezaei, a monarchist political prisoner held in Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, has developed a severe ear infection after being transferred from solitary confinement to the general ward. Reports indicate that the condition is the result of poor detention conditions and a lack of medical care. So far, no information has been made public regarding his treatment or access to adequate healthcare.

Foad Choubin, the uncle of slain protester Artin Rahmani, has announced that the Revolutionary Court in Izeh has begun proceedings to confiscate the home of his mother and his brother's properties that had previously been submitted as bail for his release. Reports indicate that after his nephew was killed by agents of the Islamic Republic on April 11, 2023, he was arrested and transferred to prison. After nearly six months in detention, he was released from Sheiban Prison in

According to received reports, the death sentence of Mohammad Abbasi, a protester arrested in Malard, along with a 25-year prison sentence for his daughter Fatemeh Abbasi, has been upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court. The two political prisoners are currently being held in Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj and Evin Prison in Tehran. Reports indicate that the father and daughter were subjected to severe pressure and torture during interrogation, and that throughout all stages of their le

EXCLUSIVE IRAN WEEKLY NEWS April 26, 2026

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that 239 people were arrested in the provinces of Kurdistan and Kermanshah during an operation against what it described as “foreign-linked groups,” and that one person was killed. According to reports cited by Mehr News Agency, 84 individuals were detained in Kurdistan province, including 11 accused of membership in separatist groups. At the same time, 155 people were arrested in Kermanshah province, including 4 accu

Erfan Kiani, one of those arrested during Iran’s nationwide uprising, was executed on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Reports indicate that Iran’s judiciary had sentenced him to death on charges including “destruction of public and private property,” “arson,” “carrying Molotov cocktails,” “possession of a cold weapon,” “attacking security forces,” and “spreading fear and panic,” and also alleged ties to Mossad. However, so far, no details have been made public regarding the timing

The death sentences of Ehsan Hosseinipour Hessarloo, Matin Mohammadi, and Erfan Amiri, three detainees aged 17 and 18 arrested during the January 2026 protests, have been confirmed by Iran’s Supreme Court and sent for implementation. Reports indicate that the three were arrested in connection with the arson of the Seyyed al-Shohada Mosque in Pakdasht and were charged with “actions against internal security,” “assembly and collusion,” “participation in murder,” and “intentiona