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Interview with Saeed Dehghan, One of the Signatories of the Statement

Jun 25, 2026 June 25, 2026 1 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

Mohammad Nourizad, a political prisoner in Iran, has been placed in solitary confinement under harsh conditions after protesting against drug trafficking in prison. In response, 950 activists have called for his immediate release for medical treatment. This situation highlights ongoing human rights abuses in Iran.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The situation of Mohammad Nourizad exemplifies the Iranian government's treatment of political prisoners.

👥 Key Players

Mohammad Nourizad (محمد نوری‌زاد) TARGET
Political prisoner
"Mohammad Nourizad, a political prisoner who is serving his tenth year of imprisonment in Evin prison."
Saeed Dehghan (سعید دهقان) QUOTED
Lawyer and human rights activist
"Shahin Bashiri from Radio Farda interviewed Saeed Dehghan."
Iranian authorities ACTOR
Government of Iran
"Iranian authorities transferred Mohammad Nourizad to solitary confinement."

⚡ Actions

950 civil and human rights activists PROTEST Mohammad Nourizad
"950 civil and human rights activists from Iran and various parts of the world have issued a statement demanding his immediate release for medical treatment."
Confidence: 90%
Iranian authorities TRANSFER Mohammad Nourizad
"Mohammad Nourizad... was transferred to solitary confinement with his hands and feet chained."
Confidence: 90%
Iranian authorities IMPRISON Mohammad Nourizad
"Mohammad Nourizad, a political prisoner who is serving his tenth year of imprisonment in Evin prison."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

950 civil activists demand release of political prisoner Mohammad Nourizad from Iranian authorities.

  • 950 civil and human rights activists protest Mohammad Nourizad
  • Iranian authorities transfer Mohammad Nourizad
  • Iranian authorities imprison Mohammad Nourizad

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the ongoing repression of political dissent in Iran.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects broader human rights concerns in the Middle East.
🌐 International: Because it may influence international perceptions and policies towards Iran.

📚 Background

The situation of Mohammad Nourizad exemplifies the Iranian government's treatment of political prisoners.

📝 Key Evidence

"950 civil and human rights activists from Iran and various parts of the world have issued a statement demanding his immediate release for medical treatment."
→ This proves a significant protest action for the release of a political prisoner.
📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 80%
Radio Farda is known for its critical stance towards the Iranian government.

Read more about the return of the statement from 950 civil activists for the freedom of Mohammad Nourizad. Mohammad Nourizad, a political prisoner who is serving his tenth year of imprisonment in Evin prison, was transferred to solitary confinement with his hands and feet chained due to his protests against the drug mafia in prison and was kept for two nights and three days in cold weather. In protest against this situation, 950 civil and human rights activists from Iran and various parts of the world have issued a statement demanding his immediate release for medical treatment. Shahin Bashiri from Radio Farda interviewed Saeed Dehghan, a lawyer and human rights activist residing in Canada and one of the signatories of this statement, initially asking about Mr. Nourizad's situation.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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