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

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

Iran’s internet shutdown has now entered its 56th consecutive day, with international connectivity remaining severely restricted for more than 1,320 hours. Reports indicate that this has become the longest recorded nationwide internet blackout in a connected society. As the war continues and reports of executions persist, conditions inside the country are being described as rapidly worsening. So far, no information has been provided about when these restrictions may come to a

Three Baha’i citizens arrested in Shiraz; growing concerns over their condition According to received reports, Mahsa Sotoudeh, Mandana Sotoudeh, and Behzad Basiri, three Baha’i citizens, have been arrested in Shiraz by intelligence agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Reports indicate that Roya Basiri, Behzad Basiri’s sister, shared a video expressing deep concern over their situation and called on the public to be their voice. So far, no information has be

Security forces of the Islamic Republic secretly buried the bodies of Mohammadamin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast two protesters executed in the January uprising, and refused to disclose their burial sites to their families. Reports say they had been executed on charges including involvement in an attack on a Basij base. By hiding their burial locations, authorities have denied their families the right to know where they are laid to rest or to hold a funeral.