# Iranian judicial sentencing of political detainees

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/iranian-judicial-sentencing-of-political-detainees
> Updated: 2026-10-06T21:43:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- Mohsen Khalessi was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Sabzevar Revolutionary Court. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The charges against Khalessi include collaboration with a hostile government and intentional arson of public places. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Five years of the 15-year prison sentence has been suspended for a period of five years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Khalessi suffers from bipolar disorder and has reportedly attempted suicide multiple times in prison. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Khalessi was arrested in Sabzevar on July 20, 2025, during a period of widespread arrests. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Mohsen 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-judiciary-issues-163-indictments-over-national-security-cases

### 2026-10-06: Iran 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/iran-sentences-lawyer-to-20-years-in-prison

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