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Reza Mohammadi Has Been Deprived of Contact with Family by Order of Evin Prison Chief

May 7, 2026 May 7, 2026 3 min read 📰 VOA Persian
📋 Key Takeaway

Reza Mohammadi, a political activist, has been deprived of contact with his family after being threatened and placed in solitary confinement by the head of Evin Prison. His situation highlights ongoing repression of political prisoners in Iran, particularly those advocating for civil rights and freedoms. This incident reflects the broader climate of fear and control exercised by Iranian authorities over dissenting voices.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The Iranian regime continues to suppress dissent through intimidation and isolation of activists.

👥 Key Players

Reza Mohammadi (رضا محمدی) TARGET
Civil Activist
"Reza Mohammadi's phone card has been blocked by order of the head of Evin Prison."
Heydat Farzadi ACTOR
Head of Evin Prison
"by the order of Heydat Farzadi, the head of Evin Prison"
Mohammad Sadeghi (محمد صادقی) TARGET
Theater and Television Actor
"Mohammad Sadeghi was arrested on July 16 by security and judicial agents."
Arasham Rezaei QUOTED
Former Political Prisoner
"Arasham Rezaei, a former political prisoner, announced this news in a tweet."

⚡ Actions

Heydat Farzadi BLOCK Reza Mohammadi
"Reza Mohammadi's phone card has been blocked by order of the head of Evin Prison."
Confidence: 90%
Evin Prison authorities TRANSFER Reza Mohammadi
"transferred to solitary confinement"
Confidence: 90%
Iranian authorities ARREST Reza Mohammadi
"Reza Mohammadi was arrested again shortly after his release from prison on April 30."
Confidence: 90%

📰 What Happened

Evin Prison Chief blocks Reza Mohammadi's communication after threats and transfer to solitary confinement.

  • Heydat Farzadi block Reza Mohammadi
  • Evin Prison authorities transfer Reza Mohammadi
  • Iranian authorities arrest Reza Mohammadi

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because it highlights the ongoing repression of civil activists and political dissent.
🌍 Regional: Because it reflects broader trends of human rights abuses in Iran.
🌐 International: Because it raises concerns about Iran's treatment of political prisoners.

📚 Background

The Iranian regime continues to suppress dissent through intimidation and isolation of activists.

📝 Key Evidence

"Reza Mohammadi's phone card has been blocked by order of the head of Evin Prison."
→ This proves the repression of political prisoners in Iran.
📡 Source: OPPOSITION
📊 Confidence: 80%
VOA Persian is known for its critical stance towards the Iranian government.

A civil activist reports that after being "threatened with murder" and transferred to solitary confinement, Reza Mohammadi's phone card has been blocked by order of the head of Evin Prison. Arasham Rezaei, a former political prisoner, announced this news in a tweet stating that on the morning of Thursday, July 27, "by the order of Heydat Farzadi, the head of Evin Prison, Reza Mohammadi's phone card was blocked, and this political prisoner cannot contact his family." According to him, this political prisoner had previously faced "prohibition of contact and visitation by the order of the head of Evin Prison." According to a report published earlier, a group of "violent crime prisoners" intended to target Reza Mohammadi "with knives" on July 7. Reza Mohammadi, a constitutionalist political activist in Iran, was arrested again shortly after his release from prison on April 30. He had emphasized the necessity of recognizing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. In another report, the news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran reported that despite 11 days passing since the arrest of Mohammad Sadeghi, a theater and television actor, he "remains in detention and uncertainty," and the "lack of information" about him has increased the "concerns of his family and close ones." Mohammad Sadeghi was arrested on July 16 by security and judicial agents with the presence of firefighters at his home in Tehran. This actor live-streamed the moments of his attack and arrest on Instagram, which led to widespread reactions. His arrest followed his support for civil disobedience against mandatory hijab and criticism of the return of the morality police to the streets. Reports of pressure on political, occupational, and civil prisoners in Iran have been frequently documented. Among the news sources inside Iran, on June 21, concerns were expressed about increased pressure on several constitutionalist political prisoners and the lack of information about some of them. The Syndicate of Workers of the Tehran and Suburbs Bus Company announced on July 25 that "security officials" are preventing the medical leave of Reza Shahabi, a imprisoned board member of this organization, for "surgery." Additionally, the brother of Fatemeh Sepehri, a political prisoner in Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad, announced that the supervising judge of the prison has prevented her timely transfer for treatment and that the Islamic Republic officials have cut off her rights and insurance. Mohammad Hossein Sepehri relayed a message from this political prisoner to the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic, asking, "If you are a man and have honor, tell us what cooperation Fatemeh Sepehri has had with any hostile country." The continuation of civil disobedience against mandatory hijab; the judiciary: the work of the "enemy think tank". Continued pressure on women activists; the trial of "Zeynab Zaman" and the entry of "Anisha Asadollahi" into prison. Lawyer Abbas Daris: the family of the killed officer says he is not a murderer. All charges in court; Elaheh Mohammadi: I am proud to stand with the people. Re-examination of Mohammad Qobadlu's case with the annulment of the death sentence. The parents of Saman Yasin, a imprisoned rapper: we have no news of him; Judge Salavati does not accept a court-appointed lawyer. Users on the eve of the trial of two journalists: we are the loud voice of "Elaheh - Niloufar."

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Translation confidence: 85%

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