According to reports received, death sentences for detainees of the January national uprising are being issued and carried out at an alarming pace, with dozens now facing imminent execution. At least 19 people, including Bita Hemmati, Mohammadreza Majidi, Erfan Amiri, Ehsan Hosseinipour, Matin Mohammadi, Masih Abbas Khani Davanloo, Babak Kharbo, and Mohammad Abbasi, have been sentenced to death by Revolutionary Courts, with their verdicts upheld by the Supreme Court. Informed

Exclusive Iran weekly news May 3, 2026

Exclusive Iran weekly news May 3, 2026

The Islamic Republic’s judiciary has announced the execution of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, one of those detained during the national uprising following the state killing of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Mizan News Agency described him as a “key figure” in the death of a security force member, but no details about the legal proceedings or supporting evidence have been made public. In the same case, two other defendants were sentenced to prison due to their age of 18 and what was described a

Mizan News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Republic’s judiciary, reported on Saturday, May 2nd, that two Kurdish political prisoners, Yaghoub Karimpour and Naser Bekrzadeh, have been executed on charges of “intelligence cooperation and espionage for Israel and the Mossad.” According to reports, the state outlet claimed the two had sent sensitive information, including personal data and details of certain key locations, to Mossad. However, no independent evidence has been

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