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Iranian judicial sentencing of political detainees
Overview
Iranian authorities have issued several prison sentences against individuals accused of political or security-related offenses. Lawyer Bahareh Aghaei received a 20-year sentence on charges including ‘propaganda against the regime’, participating in protests, and assisting families of those killed during demonstrations.
In Sabzevar, Mohsen Khalesi was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Sabzevar Revolutionary Court for ‘collaboration with hostile governments and intentional arson of locations to oppose the Islamic Republic’. His sentence includes a five-year suspension. Reports indicate that Khalesi, who suffers from bipolar disorder, has made multiple suicide attempts in custody, though judicial requests for his hospital transfer were reportedly denied.
Additionally, Kamil Mohammadi, the nephew of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, was detained by government forces in Mashhad following interrogations.
Entities
Mohsen Khalessi · Sabzevar Revolutionary Court · United States · Judiciary of Iran · Israel
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Mohsen Khalessi was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Sabzevar Revolutionary Court. humanrightsinir.org · melliun.org
- [● 2 SOURCES] The charges against Khalessi include collaboration with a hostile government and intentional arson of public places. humanrightsinir.org · melliun.org
- [● 2 SOURCES] Five years of the 15-year prison sentence has been suspended for a period of five years. humanrightsinir.org · melliun.org
- [● 2 SOURCES] Khalessi suffers from bipolar disorder and has reportedly attempted suicide multiple times in prison. humanrightsinir.org · melliun.org
- [● 2 SOURCES] Khalessi was arrested in Sabzevar on July 20, 2025, during a period of widespread arrests. humanrightsinir.org · melliun.org
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesMohsen Khalessi sentenced to 15 years in Iranian prison
Mohsen Khalessi, 34, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Sabzevar court for charges including collaboration with a hostile government and arson.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesIran sentences lawyer to 20 years in prison
Iranian lawyer Bahareh Aghaei received a 20-year prison sentence, while Mohsen Khalesi was sentenced to 15 years. Narges Mohammadi’s nephew was also detained in Mashhad.
Sources
aftabnews.ir · hra-news.org · humanrightsinir.org · ir.voanews.com · melliun.org