Abduljalil Shahbakhsh Executed Amid Surge in State-Led Killings

On May 12, 2026, the Islamic Republic executed Abduljalil Shahbakhsh, who was detained during the 2022 protests. While the Judiciary labeled him a “terrorist” based on unverified confessions, local reports identify him as a fuel porter caught in the regime’s crosshairs. This execution highlights a grim escalation in the use of the death penalty to suppress dissent during times of regional tension. Human rights activists continue to denounce the lack of due process and the reliance on forced confessions to justify judicial murder.

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29 Political Executions in Just 74 Days: An Unprecedented Killing Spree

The Islamic Republic has executed at least 29 political prisoners in a staggering 74-day window. Since the recent conflict began on February 28, 2026, the judiciary has accelerated its machinery of death at an alarming rate. This surge in judicial murder marks a brutal escalation in the regime's systematic campaign to crush dissent and terrorize the public through state-sanctioned violence.

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#HumanRights
#IranRepression

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Mohammad Abbasi Secretly Executed in Ghezel Hesar Prison

Mohammad Abbasi, a January 2026 protester, was secretly executed at Ghezel Hesar Prison on May 13, 2026. Convicted of "Moharebeh" by Judge Salavati, his death sentence was recently upheld despite international outcry. In a cruel act of psychological torture, authorities summoned his family for a final visit but denied them entry, later informing them of the execution by phone. His daughter, Fatemeh, is currently serving a 25-year sentence in the same case. This opaque execution highlights the Islamic Republic's use of judicial murder to silence dissent and terrorize families.

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Exclusive: Systematic Discrimination and Denial of Furlough for Female Political and Ideological Prisoners in Isfahan's Dowlatabad Prison

While reports indicate that temporary release (furlough) extensions are regularly granted to various non-political inmates across Iranian prisons, political and ideological prisoners remain systematically deprived of this basic right. According to an exclusive report obtained by Tavaana, this discriminatory policy is being heavily enforced against female political and religious detainees at Dowlatabad Prison in Isfahan, compounding the psychological pressure on both the prisoners and their families.

Targeted Exclusion of Baha'i Detainees
Since February 28, 2026, numerous non-political convicts who were able to post bail have been granted monthly renewable furloughs. In stark contrast, this process has entirely excluded political and ideological prisoners.
Among those denied are ten Baha'i women currently held in the financial crimes ward of Dowlatabad Prison:
• Neda Badakhsh
• Arezoo Sobhanian
• Parastoo Hakim
• Mojgan Shahrezaei
• Yeganeh Rouhbakhsh
• Bahareh Lotfi
• Shana Shoghifar
• Negin Khademi
• Neda Emadi
• Parva Behdad
According to an informed source, these ten women were only permitted a brief, mandatory three-day furlough approximately two weeks ago, with no further extensions allowed.

Heavy Sentences for Protesters and Dissidents
Dowlatabad Prison also houses several women arrested in connection with the recent 12-day war and its subsequent protests. Many of these individuals are serving severe sentences or are being held under prolonged, indefinite detention:
• Zahra Kabiri: A mother of two children, sentenced to 10 years in prison by Judge Hemmatnejad.
• Masoumeh Sarebanzadeh & Tara Sarebanzadeh: The mother and daughter are serving sentences of five years and six months, respectively.
• Yalda Emamdoost, Samira Layeghi, & Maryam Javadi: Each sentenced to seven and a half years in prison on charges of membership in the People's Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK).
• Azadeh Jafari: Serving a one-year prison sentence.
• Zahra Khayati: Facing a two-year prison term.
Additionally, Shamim Baharzadeh and Mahshad Keshani remain imprisoned under a 2023 case. Both were sentenced to six months of active imprisonment and a four-and-a-half-year suspended sentence. Keshani also faces a separate, open judicial case regarding her participation in the January protests.

Deliberate Placement in Violent Wards
The source further revealed to Tavaana that many of these political and religious dissidents are intentionally held in wards designated for high-risk and violent crimes. These wards suffer from severe overcrowding, forcing many political prisoners to sleep on the floor (kaf-khab). This environment is entirely inappropriate and dangerous for prisoners of conscience, presenting continuous safety and health risks.

The Psychological Toll on Families
The systematic denial of furloughs, combined with sub-standard living conditions and prolonged legal limbo, forms a calculated campaign of state pressure. This retaliatory treatment extends beyond the prison walls, inflicting severe emotional attrition and chronic anxiety on the families who are left waiting for months and often years for any sign of judicial fairness.

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#PoliticalPrisoners
#BahaiRights

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Political Prisoner Omid Bayat Sarmadi Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

Omid Bayat Sarmadi, a protester arrested during the nationwide uprising in January 2026, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court. His attorney, Kaveh Rad, confirmed that the preliminary verdict has been issued and announced that they will formally appeal the sentence to the Supreme Court within the legal timeframe. Bayat Sarmadi has been held in Tehran Greater Penitentiary since his arrest on January 13, 2026. While the specific charges remain undisclosed, this severe sentence highlights the regime's ongoing campaign of judicial repression against January 2026 protesters.

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#HumanRights
#IranProtests
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Zeynab Jalalian: Iran’s Longest-Serving Female Political Prisoner Denied Medical Care

Zeynab Jalalian, the only female political prisoner in Iran sentenced to life imprisonment, has entered her 20th year of incarceration. Despite severe health conditions٫ including uterine fibroids, chronic abdominal pain, and acute anemia٫ prison authorities are denying her access to essential medical treatment, citing "wartime conditions" as a pretext. Arrested in 2007, Jalalian has endured years of torture and remains deprived of basic human rights. Her case represents a broader pattern of systematic medical neglect and state-sanctioned cruelty against female political detainees, as she remains trapped in the prison system without the specialized care she desperately needs.


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#PoliticalPrisoner
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#FreeZeynab

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Mahsa and Mandana Sotoodeh: Two Baha’i Sisters Held in Indefinite Detention for Over 50 Days

Mahsa (25) and Mandana (38) Sotoodeh have remained in custody for over 50 days at Adelabad Prison in Shiraz. Arrested by IRGC intelligence in early April 2026, the sisters have been held without clear charges or access to legal counsel. Despite repeated inquiries, judicial authorities have refused to explain the reasons for their detention or grant bail. Held in separate cells, their ongoing ordeal is part of a systemic campaign of state-sponsored harassment against Baha’is in Iran, characterized by prolonged isolation and the deliberate denial of judicial transparency.

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Behzad Yazdani and Romina Khazali: Baha’i Couple Held in Indefinite Detention for Over 50 Days
Baha’i couple Behzad Yazdani, a translator, and artist Romina Khazali remain in limbo at Shiraz’s Adelabad Prison after over 50 days of detention. Arrested by IRGC intelligence in late March 2026, they have been denied legal counsel and face no formal charges. Khazali, who recently underwent stomach surgery, is suffering from deteriorating physical and mental health, yet authorities have repeatedly rejected bail requests. Separated from their two teenage children, this couple’s prolonged, opaque detention is a stark example of the systematic persecution and psychological warfare waged against Baha’i families in Iran.

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#RominaKhazali
#HumanRights
#AdelabadPrison

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Pregnant Baha’i Woman, Boshra Mostafavi, Imprisoned in Kerman

Boshra Mostafavi, a pregnant Baha’i woman from Rafsanjan, is currently serving a four-month prison sentence in Kerman despite her critical medical needs. Despite being initially acquitted, an appeals court sentenced her on April 25, 2026, with the judge explicitly citing her faith as the motivation. The Baha’i International Community has condemned her imprisonment as an act of "extreme cruelty," highlighting the regime’s refusal to provide essential prenatal care. Representative Simin Fahandej has demanded her immediate and unconditional release, emphasizing that the state is punishing both a mother and her unborn child for their beliefs.

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Christian Convert Ghazal Marzban Sentenced to Over Nine Years in Prison

Ghazal Marzban Joreshari, a Christian convert and law graduate, has been sentenced to nine years and eight months in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, the court convicted her of "propaganda against the state" and "assembly and collusion against national security." Arrested in January 2026, Marzban has long faced state persecution for her faith. Her imprisonment is particularly cruel as she has been the primary caregiver for her husband, who suffers from Parkinson's disease, and has previously endured systematic discrimination and denial of access to essential medical care for her family.

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#ChristianConvert
#ReligiousFreedom
#HumanRights

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Two Women Sentenced to a Total of 53 Years in Prison for Cooperating with Opposition Media

The Islamic Republic’s judiciary has sentenced two women, Leila Ramezani and Fatemeh Malek-Ahmadi, to a total of 53 years in prison. According to the Semnan Provincial Justice Department, Ramezani received 26 years and Malek-Ahmadi 27 years on charges of "cooperating with hostile networks" and "acting against national security." Authorities allege the two transmitted information and images to opposition media outlets under the direction of foreign intelligence services. In addition to their lengthy sentences, the court imposed supplementary punishments, including travel bans and permanent exclusion from social and political organizations, without disclosing any evidence or details regarding their trial proceedings.

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Poet and Political Prisoner Peyman Farahavar at Grave Risk of Execution

The Supreme Court of the Islamic Republic has rejected the third appeal for retrial filed by Peyman Farahavar, a poet from Gilan, effectively upholding his two death sentences. Farahavar, who is currently detained in Lakan Prison, was convicted of "Baghi" (armed rebellion) and "Moharebeh" (enmity against God) by the Rasht Revolutionary Court. These charges are reportedly based on his protest poetry and civic activism regarding social justice. Arrested in September 2024, the father of an 11-year-old child now faces an imminent threat of execution following the latest judicial rejection of his legal defense.

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#StopExecutionsInIran
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#HumanRights

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125 Days of Indefinite Detention for Baha'i Photojournalist Artin Ghazanfari

Artin Ghazanfari, a Baha'i photojournalist and podcaster, has remained in indefinite detention for 125 days following his arrest on January 19, 2026. Despite persistent efforts by his family, his temporary release on bail has been repeatedly denied without legal justification. Currently held in Fashafoyeh Prison, Ghazanfari suffers from serious health conditions, including heart failure, asthma, and hypertension, which have been exacerbated by a lack of medical care and a recent COVID-19 infection. His family and peers continue to demand his immediate release, expressing grave concern over his deteriorating physical and mental health amid these prolonged, unresolved legal proceedings.

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#HumanRights

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37.5-Year Prison Sentence for Political Prisoner Bijan Kazemi

Bijan Kazemi, a political prisoner arrested in January 2025, has been sentenced to 37 years and 6 months in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court after 16 months of uncertainty. Initially accused of supplying weapons to the assailant of two government judges٫ a charge for which he was later acquitted٫ Kazemi faced months of solitary confinement in security houses before being transferred to Evin Prison. Despite his acquittal on the primary security charge, he received this heavy sentence from Judge Salavati in early 2026. Kazemi, who previously served 18 months for political charges in 2020, remains incarcerated.

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#PoliticalPrisoner
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Abbas Akbari Faizabadi Executed Following Opaque Judicial Proceedings

The Islamic Republic has executed Abbas Akbari Faizabadi, a detainee from the January 2026 protests, following an opaque judicial process. Convicted of "Moharebeh" and other security-related charges by the judiciary, his case was marked by a lack of transparency, with no information regarding legal representation or trial evidence made public prior to his death. This summary execution highlights the regime’s systemic denial of due process and its continued use of the death penalty to suppress dissent and instill fear.

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Mass Arrest of Over 400 Protesters in Sirjan: Deep Concerns Over Severe Sentencing

Following the January 2026 nationwide protests, reports indicate that over 400 individuals, including dozens of women, were arrested in Sirjan. While some have been released on heavy bail, many remain detained under harsh conditions. Notable detainees include Dr. Sepideh Fakharian, Atefeh Arab, and Sepideh Rahbar, many of whom face fabricated charges such as "leadership of protests" or "insulting the leadership." Detainees have reported enduring severe physical and psychological torture. Activists are now urgently calling on international human rights organizations to amplify the plight of these women to prevent the issuance of draconian judicial sentences.

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Tara and Kimia Davoodi Sentenced to a Total of 16 Years in Prison

Tara and Kimia Davoodi, two sisters arrested during the January 2026 nationwide protests, have been sentenced to a combined 16 years in prison by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, the court sentenced Kimia Davoodi to 10 years for "contact with hostile groups" and "collusion against national security," while Tara Davoodi received a 6-year sentence for "collusion" and "propaganda against the state." Both sisters, currently held in the women's ward of Evin Prison, were subjected to physical violence during their initial arrest in January 2026.

#TaraDavoodi #KimiaDavoodi #PoliticalPrisoners #EvinPrison #HumanRights

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