The Judiciary of the Islamic Republic announced on June 16, 2026, the execution of Javad Zamani and Abolfazl Saedi, two individuals detained during the nationwide uprising in Shahroud. Reports indicate that the two citizens were sentenced to death on charges of “enmity against God” and “corruption on earth”. State-affiliated media claimed they played a role in destroying public property, setting fire to bank branches, overturning a police vehicle, and creating unrest during t

According to reports, Ahmad Ki-Shams, a pro-monarchy political prisoner, has been in detention since November 2025. After more than eight months, he is still being held in legal limbo at Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz. Reports indicate that his case is being processed at Branch 2 of the Izeh Prosecutor’s Office. The charges against him include “propaganda activities in favor of the Zionist regime,” “cooperation with Zionist countries,” and “insulting officials of the Islamic Republi

According to reports, Hadi Nikbakht and Fazlollah Nikbakht, two brothers from Golpayegan, have been sentenced to death on the charge of “corruption on earth”. Reports indicate that their family claims the judge had previously informed them that the sentence would be between one and five years in prison. However, after intervention by security agencies and local officials, the final verdict was changed to execution. Meanwhile, their brother Mohammad Nikbakht, a Christian conve

According to reports, Hooman Shayani, a political detainee arrested by security forces in late December 2025, is still being held in legal limbo after more than five months in Nourabad Mamasani Prison. Reports indicate that he faces charges including “enmity against God (Moharebeh) through acting against national security” and “propaganda against the regime.” Despite months in detention, no trial has been held for his case.On June 10, 2026, Hooman Shayani began a hunger strik

According to reports, a wave of student protests against education policies and the heavy weight of final GPA scores in university admissions has spread to many cities across Iran. Students have held demonstrations in Tehran, Mashhad, Isfahan, Karaj, Shiraz, Kerman, Tabriz, Qom, Yazd, and several other cities. The students are protesting the continued decisive role of final GPA in the university entrance process. The demonstrations intensified after education officials reaffi

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 office

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