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EXCLUSIVE IRAN WEEKLY NEWS April 5, 2026

Based on received information, Hossein Ghavi (Silavi), 28, a resident of the Zargan area in northern Ahvaz, has died after being arrested by IRGC forces. Reports indicate that he was detained at his workplace, a small tea stall, and according to local sources, was subjected to torture during his detention and

Mizan News Agency, affiliated with the judiciary of the Islamic Republic, reported on Sunday, April 5th, that the death sentences of Mohammadamin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast, two other detainees from the January 2026 national uprising, have been carried out. Reports indicate that the two prisoners were executed on charges of participating in the “attack, destruction, and arson” of a “military-classified site” and “attempting to access an armory.” Earlier, Amirhossein Hatami, 18, had also been executed on the same charges. With the execution of these two prisoners, the number of those executed in this case has now reached three.

Based on received information, the nationwide internet shutdown in Iran has now entered its thirty-fifth consecutive day, and after 816 hours, connectivity to the global network has dropped to just one percent of normal levels. Reports indicate that this digital blackout has now entered its fifth consecutive week, leaving a large portion of Iran’s population cut off from the outside world, deprived of access to critical information, and unable to make their voices heard. While access to the global internet has effectively been cut off, only parts of the domestic network and a limited number of local services remain available. Observers say this situation further enables censorship, monopolization of narratives, and the concealment of the scale of repression and conflict.

Fox News, in a report titled “Silent Massacre,” wrote that the Islamic Republic is carrying out executions of its own citizens on an unprecedented scale while hiding behind the atmosphere of war. Reports indicate that, according to the Iran Human Rights Society, at least 657 executions were recorded in Iran in just the first three months of 2026, a figure suggesting that the Islamic Republic is on track to surpass its 2025 execution record. In the report, a spokesperson for the U.S. State Department told Fox News Digital: “This latest act of brutality once again shows why this regime must never be allowed to obtain the advanced capabilities we are working to dismantle.”

The judiciary of the Islamic Republic has announced that the death sentence of Amirhossein Hatami, one of the detained protesters in the case related to the fire at the Kaveh Basij base on Damavand Street in Tehran during the January national uprising, has been carried out. It had previously been reported that five protest detainees in this case were transferred from the general ward of Qezel Hesar Prison to an undisclosed location for the implementation of their sentences. In addition to Amirhossein Hatami, Mohammadamin Biglari, Shahin Vahedparast Kalvar, Abolfazl Salehi Siavashani, and Ali Fahim are among those facing an immediate risk of execution. The case of these five prisoners was reviewed in Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Abolghasem Salavati, and their death sentences were issued on February 7th. As of now, no information has been released regarding the status of the other four prisoners.

Based on received information, Peyvand Naeimi, a Baha’i citizen imprisoned in a facility in Kerman, is at serious risk of execution after being subjected to two mock executions, torture, and prolonged interrogations. Reports indicate that security agencies are attempting to force him to confess to charges he has not committed. Peyvand Naeimi, along with Venus Hosseini-Nejad and Shayan Shakibaee, was arrested by security forces on January 7, 2026, before the peak of the national uprising. Images of all three were broadcast on February 1 on state television while they were giving confessions. According to these reports, following the broadcast of this forced confession, Peyvand Naeimi was transferred to Kerman Prison and later placed in solitary confinement. As of now, no trial has been held, no verdict has been issued, and no evidence has been presented to support these allegations. It has also been reported that Mr. Naeimi has been suffering from persistent involuntary eyelid twitching and gastrointestinal issues, yet prison authorities have denied him medical care. No further information has been released about his current condition or the details of his detention.

Based on received information, Karim Jalili, a nationalist activist from Masjed Soleyman, was arrested on the morning of March 13th, 2025, by plainclothes agents and taken to an undisclosed location. Reports indicate that he was detained by four agents using a white Samand vehicle, and no information has since been made available about his whereabouts or condition. Jalili had previously been arrested during the protests of 2017, 2019, and 2022, and had been repeatedly threatened due to his social media activity and support for Hamid Korkor, Women’s Day, and protesting youth in Izeh. It is also reported that after his arrest, content from his Instagram page was deleted and messages expressing “regret” were sent from his account to some of his contacts. In a separate case, Hedayat Yadegarsalehi, a nationalist political activist from Khuzestan, was also violently arrested at his family home. As of now, no information has been released regarding his place of detention, condition, or the authority responsible for his arrest.

Iranian Americans for Liberty Condemns “Transitional Justice Committee” as Undemocratic and Dangerous Reported by @LibertyIranian via @RedPressWire redpresswire.com/iranian-americ…

Based on received information, a new wave of arrests has been reported in recent days across various cities in Iran, with the number of detainees reaching at least 857. Among them, the identities of three young citizens, Ashkan Kamali, Rasoul Nikzad, and Omid Tajikkhah, have been confirmed. They were arrested for sending images to foreign media and transferred to Khorin Prison in Varamin. At the same time, the Commander-in-Chief of the country’s Law Enforcement has announced the arrest of hundreds of citizens on charges such as “espionage,” “sending images,” “online activity,” “selling Starlink equipment,” and “links with opposition groups.” Additionally, five more citizens have been arrested in Aran and Bidgol. Despite the scale of these arrests, no information has been released about the identities of many detainees, their place of detention, or their condition, raising serious concerns about their fate.

Based on received information, five protest detainees in the case related to the fire at a Basij base on Damavand Street in Tehran have been transferred from the general ward of Qezel Hesar Prison to an undisclosed location, raising serious concerns about the imminent execution of their death sentences. According to information from their families, Mohammadamin Biglari, Shahin Vahedparast Kalvar, Abolfazl Salehi Siavashani, Amirhossein Hatami, and Ali Fahim are among those whose cases have been referred for implementation of the sentences. The case was reviewed in Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, and death sentences were issued for these prisoners on February 7th, 2026. While other executions have reportedly been carried out in recent days, reports and videos suggest that these individuals are accused of actions in which they had no direct role and were merely present at the scene of the incident.

📣 Statement: Iranian Americans for Liberty Strongly Condemns the So-Called Transitional Justice Committee Iranian Americans for Liberty strongly condemns the “Committee for Drafting Transitional Justice Regulations,” chaired by Shirin Ebadi and composed of Afshin Ellian, Iraj Mesdaghi, and Leyla Bahmany. Its orientation, composition, and publicly stated positions stand in clear contradiction to the rule of law and the sovereign will of the Iranian people. At the same time, we first and foremost affirm the legitimacy of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as the rightful representative and heir under Iran’s constitutional monarchy, which remains the only legitimate constitution of the country. Under this constitutional order, legislative authority is vested exclusively in the nationally elected Majlis, separation of powers is guaranteed, and the rule of law forms the foundation of governance. Prince Reza Pahlavi has repeatedly affirmed his commitment to justice, rule of law, and democracy. Any role or authority he holds derives directly from this constitutional and monarchist framework. Any attempt to bypass or disregard these foundations risks plunging Iran into legal uncertainty, where authority, responsibility, and leadership lack clear definition. This unelected group of four individuals, without any popular mandate or parliamentary legitimacy, has presumed to draft the rules governing transitional courts while simultaneously positioning itself to oversee their implementation. Such a merging of legislative and judicial authority in a single unelected body constitutes a direct violation of the principle of separation of powers, one of the foundational pillars of the constitutional monarchy, which recognizes the Majlis as the sole legislative authority. It is precisely from legal experts that stricter adherence to these principles should be expected. Furthermore, the approach of this committee reflects a troubling top-down detachment from the realities of Iranian society. By placing themselves in a position to predetermine frameworks of judgment and punishment for the entire nation, they adopt a posture fundamentally incompatible with democratic governance and popular sovereignty. ⬇️

Based on received information, amid an intensified security climate, judicial authorities of the Islamic Republic have reported the arrest of a number of citizens inside the country and the seizure of assets belonging to at least 37 Iranian citizens living abroad. In this context, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, head of the judiciary, announced the confiscation of assets belonging to 20 citizens abroad and the issuance of indictments seeking the harshest punishments for some detainees, accusing them of “cooperation with foreign networks and services.” The prosecutor of Mashhad also stated that the assets of 17 other citizens have been seized on charges of “acting against national security and interests.” Reports further indicate the launch of a system designed to rapidly identify individuals’ assets and enforce seizure orders. These statements have referenced penalties such as execution and asset confiscation; however, no information has been released regarding the identities of those involved, details of the cases, or the whereabouts of the detainees.

Based on received information, domestic media have reported the arrest of at least 45 citizens across various provinces, including 35 in Lorestan, 6 in East Azerbaijan, 3 in Yazd, and 1 in Hamedan. In the published reports, the reasons for these arrests have been cited as “cooperation with foreign media,” “creating psychological insecurity,” and “links with groups opposed to the regime.” At the same time, a video of a forced confession by one of the detainees has been released, though the conditions under which it was recorded remain unclear, raising concerns about the arrest procedures and the situation of these citizens.

EXCLUSIVE IRAN WEEKLY NEWS March 29, 2026

Based on received reports, the Tehran Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced the arrest of 103 citizens since the beginning of the war. At the same time, it has been reported that 10 more citizens have been arrested in Kashan. Published reports claim that those arrested in Tehran are facing security-related charges, while those in Kashan were detained for chanting slogans in support of parties involved in the war against Iran. It is also said that authorities have taken action against individuals possessing certain communication equipment and sellers of tools used to bypass internet filtering. As of now, no further details have been released regarding the identities, whereabouts, or conditions of those detained.

Ongoing internet blackout in Iran enters its 28th day According to reported information, NetBlocks has stated in its latest update that the internet blackout in Iran has entered its 28th day, with Iranian citizens still deprived of open access to international networks after 648 hours. The report says that Iranians have now spent more than half of 2026 under conditions of either complete shutdown or severe restrictions on international internet access.

Based on received reports, Saghar Ghodrat, 25, and Ghazal Ghodrat, 29, two sisters working as laboratory technicians, were arrested on January 9th, 2026, on Hafte-tir Street in Shiraz by security forces. Reports indicate that the two sisters are currently being held in Adelabad Prison, with accounts suggesting they are in poor physical and psychological condition. While arrests of this nature are often carried out without presenting a judicial warrant, formally stating charges, or providing transparent information to families, concerns about violations of basic rights and the situation of these two citizens continue to grow.

The Greater Tehran Revolutionary Guard Corps (Sarallah Headquarters) has reportedly issued a call titled “Homeland Defenders Warriors for Iran,” aimed at organizing public participation in support of military forces in wartime conditions. According to published information, the plan covers areas including operational, security, logistical support, service provision, and medical assistance. However, what has raised the most concern is the minimum registration age of 12 years for volunteers. Reports and legal assessments warn that involving children and teenagers in activities such as intelligence patrols, checkpoints, and other roles connected to wartime conditions exposes them to serious physical and psychological risks and may constitute a clear violation of child rights. The publication of such a call has once again increased concerns about the use of individuals under 18 within security and paramilitary structures.

According to reports, on Thursday, March 19th. Afsaneh Roozbehani, the mother, and Behnoosh Darvishi, the sister of the late Behnam Darvishi, were arrested by security forces while visiting his grave in Nahavand. Reports say they, along with nine others, were detained at the gravesite and transferred to Nushijan Prison in Malayer. There is still no clear information about their health or the conditions of detention. These arrests come as grieving families in Iran continue to face pressure and security crackdowns, even while mourning their loved ones.