In recent weeks, the head of the Islamic Republic’s judiciary, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, stated that he had issued orders to take action against “improper hijab and semi-nudity.” A few days later, Tehran’s prosecutor, Ali Salehi, announced that his office is cooperating with police forces and security agencies to confront what he described as “organized networks of corruption and prostitution supported by foreign enemies.”

According to Dadban, the claim of the existence of organized corruption networks—without presenting any evidence—reflects an effort to intensify collective crackdowns and exert pressure on women while creating an atmosphere of fear and intimidation. Based on reports received by Dadban, following this directive, police officers in cities such as Tehran and Karaj have been detaining women who do not comply with compulsory hijab and, through threats and intimidation, forcing them to falsely confess to prostitution.

Police officers have made the release of these detainees and the decision not to pursue criminal charges conditional upon signing a pledge in which the women “commit to stopping prostitution.” However, these pledge forms are then used as supposed evidence to prove the alleged crime, and the prosecutor’s office uses them to open judicial cases against the women.

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Thousands of South Pars Oil and Gas Field Workers and Contract Staff Protest in Asaluyeh and Outside Parliament


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Tehran Bazaar Goes on Strike as Protests Expand to Several Cities


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In a report published on September 16, 2026, Amnesty International concluded that the crackdown on the “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising constituted a widespread and systematic attack against civilians involving crimes against humanity. By mapping the chain of command behind the repression, the organization identified 87 Islamic Republic officials and called for criminal investigations into their responsibility.

The investigation documented arbitrary detention, enforced disappearance, torture, and sexual violence against women, men, and children. Families of those killed also faced persecution for seeking truth and justice. Alongside the report, Amnesty International published information on the deaths of 377 protesters and bystanders, including 56 children. This figure represents the victims whose deaths the organization documented in its research.

The report examines how the actions of forces on the streets were linked to decisions and support from senior officials. The 87 officials identified include 62 security commanders and 25 Ministry of Interior officials, among them provincial and county governors. Amnesty International called for criminal investigations into their responsibility for crimes against humanity based on these command relationships. The organization also concluded that the targeted repression of Kurdish and Baluchi communities met the legal elements of the crime against humanity of persecution.

The research draws on interviews with 270 people and an analysis of more than 2,000 videos, alongside government documents, judicial records, and forensic evidence. Those who contributed testimony and information included protesters, former detainees, victims’ relatives, lawyers, and medical workers.

Amnesty International stressed that continued impunity has enabled repeated mass killings of protesters. It urged the UN General Assembly to establish an international criminal justice mechanism for Iran and called on the UN Security Council to refer the situation in Iran to the International Criminal Court.

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Arsalan Yazdani, a Baha’i resident of Karaj, Alborz Province, was serving a three-year prison sentence when he was transferred out of Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary, leaving his family without information about his whereabouts or condition. Yazdani is 43 years old and a father of two.

According to reports published by human rights outlets and on social media, he was transferred on September 9, 2026, without prior notice to his family. He has reportedly had no contact with them since, and his relatives remain unaware of his condition or the reason for his transfer.

Yazdani had been held at Greater Tehran Central Penitentiary since August 22, when he was arrested at his home to begin serving his sentence. Initially sentenced to six years in prison, he later had his sentence reduced to three years. The case dates back to his arrest in September 2021, when he was taken to the IRGC’s 1-A detention facility. He remained in custody until his release on bail in October that year.

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