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Interview with Ramezan Haji Mashadi, Attorney for Abbass Abdi and Ali Ghazian

Feb 11, 2026 February 11, 2026 1 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Ramezan Haji Mashadi, attorney for reformist Abbass Abdi and pollster Ali Ghazian, discusses their sentencing to prison for allegedly providing information to foreigners. Their polls indicated significant public support for dialogue with the US, highlighting tensions between reformist views and the Iranian regime's stance. This case underscores the regime's crackdown on dissent and the challenges faced by reformists in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The sentencing of Abdi and Ghazian underscores the Iranian regime's ongoing crackdown on reformist voices and public opinion.

👥 Key Players

Ramezan Haji Mashadi MENTIONED
Attorney for Abbass Abdi and Ali Ghazian
"Represents individuals facing severe penalties for expressing reformist views, highlighting the risks for legal advocates in Iran."
Abbass Abdi MENTIONED
Senior reformist and pollster
"His work reflects the reformist movement in Iran and the public's desire for dialogue with the West."
Ali Ghazian MENTIONED
Pollster and co-founder of a research institute
"His polling data challenges the regime's narrative and indicates public sentiment towards foreign relations."

📰 What Happened

Abbass Abdi and Ali Ghazian were sentenced to 8 and 9 years in prison for allegedly selling information to foreigners and conducting polls that indicated strong public support for dialogue with the US. This sentencing reflects the Iranian regime's crackdown on dissent and reformist voices.

  • The poll indicated that 74% of Iranians supported dialogue with the US.
  • The charges included selling information abroad and propaganda against the regime.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This case highlights the regime's intolerance for dissent and the risks faced by reformists, which may discourage public discourse.
🌍 Regional: Increased repression could lead to greater instability in Iran, affecting neighboring countries and regional dynamics.
🌐 International: The sentencing may impact international perceptions of Iran and complicate diplomatic relations, especially with the US.

📚 Background

Iran has a complex political landscape where reformists advocate for change, often facing severe repercussions from hardline elements within the government.

Iran-US relations Political repression in Iran
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The interview provides direct insights from a legal perspective, but may not fully represent the broader political context.

An interview with Ramezan Haji Mashadi, attorney for Abbass Abdi, a senior reformist, and Ali Ghazian, two pollsters sentenced to 8 and 9 years in prison for providing information to foreigners. Their poll reported that 74 percent of Iranians supported dialogue with the US. The Iranian judiciary sentenced Abbass Abdi and Hossein Ali Ghazian, who established a research institute and conducted various opinion polls, to 8 and 9 years in prison on charges of selling information abroad, propaganda against the regime, and connections with foreigners. In connection with this case, Setareh Derakhshesh conducted an interview with Mr. Ramezan Haji Mashadi, the defense attorney for Mr. Ghazian. We draw your attention to this conversation.

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