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December 30th, 2025

Report on Human Rights Violations in Iran (20 November–20 December 2025): At Least 354 Prisoners Executed

29 December 2025 News Categories: Freedom of Expression – Executions – Religious Minorities – Ethnic Minorities – Students – Women – Prisoners – Workers and Trades – Children   Breathing in Confinement – The past month marked one of the bloodiest periods on record in the Islamic Republic’s history with regard to violations of the […]

December 23rd, 2025

The 100th Week of the “Tuesdays Against Execution” Hunger Strike by Political Prisoners

  23 December 2025 News group: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – The “Tuesdays Against Execution” hunger strike by political prisoners has reached its 100th week, now spanning 55 prisons across the country. Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, on a night that recalls the longest darkness and the […]

December 21st, 2025

Two Prisoners Transferred to Solitary Confinement Cells at Qezel Hesar Prison for Execution

  21 December 2025 News Group: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement — At least two prisoners who were previously arrested on charges of “murder” and sentenced to death have been transferred to solitary confinement cells at Qezel Hesar Prison for the implementation of their execution sentences. According to information received by reporters of Breathing in Confinement, […]

December 20th, 2025

Death Sentence of Mehrab Abdollahzadeh Upheld by the Supreme Court

20 December 2025News Group: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement — The death sentence of political prisoner Mehrab Abdollahzadeh, held in Urmia Prison on charges of “corruption on earth” (efsad-e fel-arz), has been upheld by Iran’s Supreme Court. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, on Thursday, 18 December […]

December 17th, 2025

Death Sentence of Political Prisoner Mohammad-Javad Vafaee Sani Referred for Implementation

17 December 2025News Group: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement — The death sentence of political prisoner Mohammad-Javad Vafaee Sani, currently held in Mashhad Prison, has been referred to the Office for the Implementation of Sentences. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, following the rejection of Mohammad-Javad Vafaee […]

December 16th, 2025

The Ninety-Ninth Week of the Hunger Strike by Tuesdays Against Execution in 55 Prisons Across Iran

16 December 2025News Group: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement — The ninety-ninth week of the hunger strike campaign “Tuesdays Against Execution” marks the continuation of a sustained resistance at the heart of 55 prisons across the country. Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, considers the death penalty a blatant […]

December 12th, 2025

Death Sentence Issued for Ramin Zeleh, Political Prisoner Held in Naqadeh Prison

  11 December 2025 News category: Prisoners – Breathing in Confinement – Ramin Zeleh, a political prisoner held in Naqadeh Prison, has been sentenced to death by the judiciary of the Islamic Republic on the charge of “baghi” (armed rebellion). According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, […]

December 12th, 2025

Transfer of Two Death-Row Prisoners to Solitary Confinement in Karaj Central Penitentiary

  11 December 2025 News category: Prisoners – Breathing in Confinement – At least two prisoners who had been arrested on charges related to “drug offences” and sentenced to death have been transferred to solitary confinement in Karaj Central Penitentiary for the implementation of their sentences. According to information received by reporters of Breathing in […]

December 10th, 2025

Death Sentence of Varisheh Moradi Overturned by the Supreme Court Due to Procedural Violations

10 December 2025News category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – The death sentence of Varisheh Moradi has been overturned by the Supreme Court following an appeal citing procedural violations during the trial. According to Breathing in Confinement, the news outlet of the Prisoners’ Rights League in Iran, lawyer Mostafa Nili announced on the social network X […]

December 9th, 2025

Reconfirmation of Death Sentences for Six Political Prisoners Held in Evin Prison

9 December 2025 News Category: Prisoners Breathing in Confinement – The death sentences of Pouya Ghobadi, Vahid Bani-Amarian, Babak Alipour, Mohammad Taghavi Sangdehi, Akbar (Shahrokh) Daneshvarkar, and Abolhassan Montazer, six political prisoners held in Evin Prison, have once again been upheld by the judicial authorities of the Islamic Republic. According to Breathing in Confinement, the […]