Judge Iman Afshari
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View Timeline →Jafar Panahi's One-Year Prison Sentence Upheld by Iranian Court
Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has had his one-year prison sentence confirmed by a court after a retrial concerning charges of propaganda against the regime. This…
Iran executes political prisoners for links to opposition
Iranian authorities executed two political prisoners, Akbar Daneshvarkar and Mohammad Taghavi-Sangdehi, on March 30, 2026, for their alleged membership in the opposition People's Mojahedin Organisation…
Reza Valizadeh Ends Hunger Strike Due to His Mother's 'Poor Health Condition'
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, ended his hunger strike after six days due to concerns for his mother's health, who had also participated in the…
Three Christian Converts Sentenced to 41 Years in Prison
Three Christian converts in Iran were sentenced to a total of 41 years and eight months in prison for their religious beliefs and activities. The…
Three Christian Converts in Tehran Sentenced to Long Prison Terms
Three Christian converts in Iran have been sentenced to long prison terms for charges related to their religious activities. Narges Nasri, who is pregnant, received…
Reza Valizadeh, imprisoned journalist, goes on hunger strike in Evin
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, has gone on a hunger strike in Evin prison to protest the lack of thorough examination of his case. He…
Committee to Protect Journalists Condemns 10-Year Prison Sentence for Reza Valizadeh
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by an Iranian appeals court, drawing condemnation from international organizations. His case…
The 10-Year Prison Sentence of Reza Valizadeh, Former Radio Farda Journalist, Upheld by Appeals Court
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist and former Radio Farda reporter, has had his 10-year prison sentence upheld by an Iranian appeals court. His lawyer criticized…
Warning About the Execution of Two Political Prisoners in the Coming Days
The Iran Human Rights Organization has raised alarms about the imminent execution of two political prisoners, Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani, who were sentenced to…
Reza Valizadeh, Iranian-American Citizen, Criticizes Biden Administration's 'Inadequate Actions' for His Release
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist sentenced to 10 years in prison, criticized the Biden administration for inadequate efforts to secure his release. He claims that…
Zeinab Zamani Sentenced: 6 Months Imprisonment and 5 Years Ban from Associating with Political Activists
Zeinab Zamani, a women's rights activist in Tehran, has been sentenced to 6 months in prison and a 5-year ban from political and social associations.…
Reza Valizadeh, Despite Sentencing, Remains in Quarantine at Evin Prison
Reza Valizadeh, an Iranian-American journalist sentenced to 10 years in prison, remains in quarantine at Evin Prison despite his sentencing. His continued detention raises concerns…
U.S. State Department Condemns 10-Year Prison Sentence for Reza Valizadeh, Former Radio Farda Journalist
The U.S. State Department condemned the 10-year prison sentence for Reza Valizadeh, a former journalist for Radio Farda, and called for his immediate release. Valizadeh…
Nasrin Roshan is serving a 3-year prison sentence in Evin Prison
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…
Dozens of Evin Prisoners Protest Death Sentences for 6 Political Prisoners
Dozens of political prisoners in Evin Prison protested the death sentences for six political prisoners, linking it to the broader context of repression following the…
National Council of Resistance of Iran Calls for the Rescue of 6 Political Prisoners Sentenced to Death
The National Council of Resistance of Iran has called for international intervention to save six political prisoners sentenced to death for alleged rebellion. These sentences…
Who is Roshanak Molaei, the protester against mandatory hijab?
Roshanak Molaei, a 25-year-old civil activist from Tabriz, was arrested for protesting against mandatory hijab and has a history of previous arrests. Her recent detention…
100-Day Ban on Pakhshan Azizi's Visits with Lawyers and Family
Pakhshan Azizi, a social worker sentenced to death in Iran, has been deprived of visits with her family and lawyers for 100 days, raising concerns…
Mahdi Mahmoudian Sentenced to Imprisonment for Reporting Bedbug Presence in Evin
Mahdi Mahmoudian has been sentenced to eight months in prison for reporting the presence of bedbugs in Evin prison, which he claims was a response…
Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani, 'Two Supporters of the Mojahedin-e Khalq Sentenced to Death'
Behrouz Ehsani and Mehdi Hasani, supporters of the Mojahedin-e Khalq, have been sentenced to death in Iran on charges including rebellion and waging war. This…