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Arrests
July 3rd, 2025

Wave of Arrests Continues After Ceasefire: Mass Detentions in Khuzestan

3 July 2025News Category: Freedom of Expression – Arrests Breathing in Confinement – At least 54 citizens have been arrested in Khuzestan Province on charges of “disrupting public psychological security” and “collaborating with Mossad.” According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, information obtained from local sources and […]

July 3rd, 2025

Arrest of Saqqez Bakers’ Union Head and 10 Striking Bakers Following Labour Protest

  2 July 2025 News Category: Arrests – Workers and Guilds Breathing in Confinement – The head of the Saqqez Bakers’ Union, along with 10 other bakers, has been arrested. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, Yadollah Elmi, the head of the Bakers’ Union in Saqqez, […]

June 29th, 2025

Human Rights Violations in Iran – Statistical Report (20 May – 20 June 2025): At Least 139 Prisoners Executed

28 June 2025 Categories: Freedom of Expression Protests Executions Arrests Prisoners Amputation Breathing in Confinement Following escalating tensions between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Israeli government, Israeli airstrikes on Iran began on Friday, 13 June, resulting in the deaths of a significant number of Iranian regime-affiliated forces, […]

June 28th, 2025

Behnaz Mahjoubi, Sister of Deceased Dervish Behnam Mahjoubi, Arrested by Security Forces in Kerman

28 June 2025Category: Arrests Breathing in Confinement – Behnaz Mahjoubi, sister of the late Behnam Mahjoubi, a Gonabadi dervish, has been arrested in Kerman. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, Behnaz Mahjoubi — a justice-seeking activist and sister of Gonabadi dervish Behnam Mahjoubi — was arrested […]

June 25th, 2025

Mass Arrest of Citizens Amid Iran–Israel Conflict

25 June 2025 Category: Freedom of Expression – Arrests Breathing in Confinement – Over 700 citizens have been arrested by intelligence and security forces during the 12-day conflict between the Iranian regime and Israel. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, and citing Fars News Agency, more […]

June 25th, 2025

Detailed Report on Recent Arrests: Repression and Fabricated Charges Used to Intimidate Society

25 June 2025 News outlet: Arrests – Breathing in Confinement- Amid heightened security measures following an Israeli airstrike, Iran’s parliament has redefined the crime of espionage in a new nine-article bill. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, citing Tasnim News Agency, the judiciary’s spokesperson announced in […]

June 21st, 2025

German Tourist Arrested in Markazi Province – Espionage Allegation or Hostage Diplomacy?

21 June 2025 Category: Arrests Breathing in Confinement – A German national has been arrested in Iran on charges of espionage. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, citing Mehr News Agency, a German cyclist named Mark Kaufmann has been detained in Markazi Province. Iranian security authorities […]

June 21st, 2025

Crackdown Intensifies Following Military Tensions Between Iranian Regime and Israel – 22 Citizens Arrested in Qom

  21 June 2025 Category: Freedom of Expression – Arrests – Repression Breathing in Confinement – Amid escalating military tensions and clashes between Iran and Israel, the head of the Intelligence Police in Qom Province announced the arrest of 22 individuals on charges such as “collaboration with Israeli intelligence services” and “spreading public anxiety.” According […]

June 19th, 2025

Toomaj Salehi Arrested in Kish Amid Escalating Repression Under Pretext of Israeli Airstrikes

19 June 2025News category: Arrests Breathing in Confinement – Dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi was arrested by security forces on Kish Island and transferred to an undisclosed location. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, this arrest occurred amid an increasingly repressive atmosphere and a new wave of […]

June 19th, 2025

Crackdown on Freedom of Expression Under Pretext of Wartime Conditions: Citizen Arrested Over Satirical Content

  19 June 2025 News Category: Freedom of Expression – Arrests Breathing in Confinement – On Tuesday, 17 June 2025, a resident of Behbahan was arrested for publishing a satirical video related to the Israeli attack. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, Ali Shahbazi, a Behbahan […]