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Continued Hunger Strike of Prisoners; 'Arash is Spitting Blood'

Jan 29, 2026 January 29, 2026 1 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Morteza Moradpour and Amir Amirgholi ended their hunger strikes, but several other political prisoners continue their protests, facing severe health issues. Arash Sadeghi's mother expresses grave concerns about his deteriorating condition. This situation highlights ongoing human rights issues in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The health crisis of political prisoners in Iran highlights severe human rights issues and the lengths to which activists will go to demand change.

👥 Key Players

Morteza Moradpour MENTIONED
Civil activist
"His release indicates potential responsiveness from Iranian authorities to civil activism."
Amir Amirgholi MENTIONED
Civil activist
"His participation in the hunger strike highlights the ongoing struggle for civil rights in Iran."
Arash Sadeghi MENTIONED
Political prisoner and hunger striker
"His deteriorating health symbolizes the extreme measures taken by prisoners to protest against human rights abuses."
Tahereh Ebrahimi Iraei MENTIONED
Mother of Arash Sadeghi's wife
"Her statements bring attention to the personal impact of political repression in Iran."

📰 What Happened

Morteza Moradpour and Amir Amirgholi ended their hunger strikes, but several other political prisoners, including Arash Sadeghi, continue to protest, facing severe health issues. Families report alarming conditions, particularly for Sadeghi, who is in critical health.

  • Morteza Moradpour was released after officials promised to revisit his case.
  • Arash Sadeghi has been on hunger strike for 68 days and is in a life-threatening condition.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: The situation underscores the ongoing struggle for human rights and the government's response to dissent.
🌍 Regional: It may influence regional perceptions of Iran's stability and governance.
🌐 International: International human rights organizations may increase pressure on Iran regarding its treatment of political prisoners.

📚 Background

Political prisoners in Iran often resort to hunger strikes to protest their conditions and demand rights, reflecting the broader climate of repression in the country.

Human rights in Iran Political activism and repression
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The article appears to draw from multiple sources, including family statements and activist reports, providing a balanced view of the situation.

Morteza Moradpour and Amir Amirgholi, two civil activists, ended their hunger strike, and Morteza Moradpour, a civil activist from Tabriz, was released from prison following promises from officials to revisit his case. However, the hunger strike of several other political and ideological prisoners continues, and their families report on the dire physical condition of these individuals. Ali Shariati, Arash Sadeghi, Saeed Shirzad, Nizar Zaka, and Mohammad Ali Taheri have stated that they will continue their hunger strike until their demands are addressed. Tahereh Ebrahimi Iraei, the mother of Arash Sadeghi's wife, told Radio Farda: 'Arash is in very bad shape; he is taken to the hospital every night and is spitting blood. He has become so weak that he can't even call me. His condition is dangerous and he is severely harmed; he can't stand, open his eyes, or speak. Today, I saw a photo of him on social media next to Bobby Sands, which said Arash has been on hunger strike for 68 days and Bobby Sands died after 66 days. I don't know what will happen; perhaps it will be too late at any moment.'

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Translation confidence: 85%

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