Evin Prison
زندان اوین
Detention Facility
🚫 Sanctions record
Evin Prison (Detention Facility) is designated on the US Treasury's OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the IRAN-HR program. Artesh has recorded 447 mentions in news coverage, most recently on October 22, 2026.
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- EVIN PRISON
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View Timeline →'Former Iran Detainee Urges Release of British Couple from Evin Prison'
A former detainee from Iran's Evin Prison has called for the release of a British couple currently imprisoned there. The appeal highlights ongoing human rights…
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The NCRI Women Committee reports a COVID-19 outbreak and severe food shortages affecting women in Evin Prison, highlighting the dire conditions faced by female inmates.…
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The Iran Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence for a prisoner held in Evin Prison, which is known for housing political detainees. This decision…
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The article discusses Hamid Reza Pahlavi, the eleventh child of Reza Shah, who is currently in Evin Prison and struggles with severe addiction. This situation…
Mostafa Tajzadeh Released on Leave from Evin Prison + Photo
Mostafa Tajzadeh, a prominent political figure, has been temporarily released from Evin Prison. His release is significant as it highlights ongoing discussions around political prisoners…
Great Neck Estates Man Released from Evin Prison, Highlights Human Rights Concerns in Iran
A man from Great Neck Estates, who was detained in Iran, has been released from Evin prison, a facility known for housing political prisoners. Congressman…
Iranian-American Jew Kamran Hekmati Released from Evin Prison but Required to Stay in Iran
Kamran Hekmati, an Iranian-American Jew, has been released from Tehran's Evin Prison but is required to remain in Iran. His release highlights ongoing tensions between…
"Green Parrots" of Evin; Morad Tahbaz: They showed me Seyed Emami and said, this will happen to you
Morad Tahbaz, a founder of the Persian Heritage Institute, reflects on his six years in Evin prison in his book "Green Parrots," detailing the arrest…
U.S. Citizen Reza Valizadeh Reports on Conditions and Health Risks in Iran's Evin Prison
Reza Valizadeh, a U.S. citizen detained in Iran's Evin Prison, has provided an update on the harsh conditions he faces and expressed concerns about the…
US Journalist Reza Valizadeh Provides Update from Evin Prison
Reza Valizadeh, a US journalist imprisoned in Iran's Evin Prison since 2024, released a second audio message detailing the prison conditions and the situation of…
Deterioration of Health Condition of Two British Citizens Imprisoned in Iran After Two Months of Hunger Strike
Lindsey and Craig Foreman, two British citizens, are on a hunger strike in Evin Prison, Iran, for over two months, only consuming water. Their health…
Iranian Prisoners Launch Mass Hunger Strike Across 58 Prisons in 129th Week Of "No To Execution Tuesdays" - National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI
Political prisoners in 58 Iranian detention facilities began a mass hunger strike on July 14, 2026, as part of the "No to Execution Tuesdays" campaign,…
Jailed Catholic Woman's Hunger Strike Exposes Rising Religious Persecution in Iran — U.S. Calls for Action
Ghazal Marzban, a Catholic woman imprisoned in Evin prison, has initiated a hunger strike amid a significant increase in the arrests of Christians in Iran,…
Deteriorating Health Conditions of Political Prisoners in Iran's Evin Prison
The health conditions of prisoners in Iran's Evin Prison have deteriorated, highlighted by the case of political prisoner Mohammad Mehdipour, who was hospitalized due to…
Iranian American Journalist Reza Valizadeh Shares Voice Memo from Evin Prison
Iranian American journalist Reza Valizadeh has sent a voice memo from Evin Prison, highlighting the conditions and his experiences there. His situation draws attention to…
Recording Released from Detained American Journalist in Iran's Evin Prison
An American journalist has been detained in Iran's Evin prison, and a recording from the journalist has been released. This incident highlights ongoing issues of…
Journalist Reza Valizadeh from Evin Prison Urgently Requests Medical Aid for American Detainees
Journalist Reza Valizadeh, currently imprisoned in Iran's Evin Prison, has made an urgent appeal for medical assistance for himself and other American detainees. His plea…
Reza Valizadeh's Plea for Help from Evin Prison
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian American journalist, is detained in Evin Prison and has sent a voice memo pleading for assistance for himself and other American…
Gholamreza Khani Shekarab Faces Imminent Execution for Alleged Espionage
Gholamreza Khani Shekarab, sentenced to death for alleged espionage for Israel, faces imminent execution after being moved to solitary confinement in Ghezelhesar Prison from Evin…
British Couple Imprisoned in Iran: We May Be Here for a Long Time
A British couple, Lindsey and Craig Foreman, have been imprisoned in Iran for 16 months and believe they may face a prolonged incarceration. This situation…