Borzou Rezaei, a man from Kermanshah arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests, is being held in Greater Tehran Prison under a death sentence. Published reports provide no details about the evidence supporting the charge against him or how he was able to present his defense in court.

According to HRANA, Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court sentenced Rezaei to death on a charge of “collaborating with hostile states.” His lawyer was recently notified of the ruling. His trial took place about two months ago.

The Hengaw Organization for Human Rights also reported that Rezaei was tortured in detention before being transferred to Greater Tehran Prison, also known as Fashafouyeh Prison. According to Hengaw, prison officials have also informed him of his death sentence.

The reports reviewed provide no information about whether Rezaei had access to a lawyer during interrogation or whether an appeal has been filed. The report of torture and the lack of clarity surrounding the proceedings raise serious concerns about his right to defend himself and receive a fair trial.

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