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Nasrin Roshan is serving a 3-year prison sentence in Evin Prison

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

Nasrin Roshan, a dual Iranian-British national, is serving a three-year prison sentence in Evin Prison for participating in gatherings abroad related to the death of Mahsa Amini. Her arrest occurred while attempting to leave Iran, highlighting ongoing issues of political repression in the country. This situation underscores the risks faced by dual nationals in Iran amidst a crackdown on dissent.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The case exemplifies the Iranian regime's repression of activists and dissent.

👥 Key Players

Nasrin Roshan TARGET
dual national prisoner
"Nasrin Roshan, a dual national Iranian-British prisoner, is still serving her sentence in Evin Prison."
Judge Iman Afshari QUOTED
judge
"presided over by Judge Iman Afshari."
Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran ACTOR
court
"convicted in the 26th branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran."
Germany ACTOR
government
"Germany has warned its citizens to leave Iran."

⚡ Actions

Islamic Republic security forces ARREST Nasrin Roshan
"Ms. Roshan was arrested by the security forces of the Islamic Republic at the airport."
Confidence: 90%
Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran CONVICT Nasrin Roshan
"Ms. Roshan was convicted in the 26th branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran."
Confidence: 90%
Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran SENTENCE Nasrin Roshan
"is serving a three-year prison sentence issued by the Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Nasrin Roshan, a dual national, is serving a 3-year sentence in Evin Prison for collusion and assembly.

  • Islamic Republic security forces arrest Nasrin Roshan
  • Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran convict Nasrin Roshan
  • Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran sentence Nasrin Roshan

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the Iranian government's crackdown on dissent and human rights.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects the broader regional tensions regarding human rights and governance.
🌐 International: Because it raises concerns about the treatment of dual nationals and human rights abuses in Iran.

📚 Background

The case exemplifies the Iranian regime's repression of activists and dissent.

📝 Key Evidence

"Ms. Roshan was arrested by the security forces of the Islamic Republic at the airport."
→ This proves the action of arrest.
📡 Source: INDEPENDENT
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is generally considered a reliable source for reporting on human rights issues in Iran.

The news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran reported that Nasrin Roshan, a dual national Iranian-British prisoner, is still serving her sentence in Evin Prison. The Harana news agency stated that this dual national prisoner is serving a three-year prison sentence issued by the Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran. According to this report, Ms. Roshan was convicted in the 26th branch of the Islamic Revolutionary Court of Tehran, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari, on charges of 'assembly' and 'collusion.' Harana reported that the basis of the charges against Ms. Roshan, who resided in the UK, was 'participating in gatherings abroad related to the death of Mahsa Amini.' Ms. Roshan was arrested by the security forces of the Islamic Republic at the airport on November 16 of last year while attempting to leave Iran and was transferred to one of the solitary confinement cells of the Ministry of Intelligence detention center known as Ward 209 of Evin Prison. The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that it is 'aware' of the arrest of Reza Valizadeh. Germany has warned its citizens to leave Iran, referencing the execution of Sharmeh.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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