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Iranian Political Prisoner Shahin Zhoghitabar Exposes Regime’s Lies in Message from Evin
From inside the notorious Evin Prison, the courageous voice of political prisoner Shahin Zhoghitabar has emerged, delivering a powerful message of defiance that cuts through the regime’s propaganda and reaffirms the Iranian people’s unwavering commitment to freedom. Despite facing a new 10-year prison sentence on fabricated charges and suffering from severe health complications due to inhumane conditions, his message is a testament to the unbreakable spirit of resistance that the clerical dictatorship has failed to crush. His words are not merely those of one man, but a reflection of a nation held hostage, fighting for its liberation.
Iran’s Regime Wields Medical Neglect as a Weapon Against Political Prisoners
While the world watches the Iranian regime’s execution machine working in overdrive, a more insidious method of elimination is being deployed in the dungeons of the clerical regime. Beyond the gallows and the firing squads, the theocracy is now systematically weaponizing medicine, deliberately denying life-saving care to political prisoners in a horrifying policy of “slow-killing.”
This is not an administrative failure or a series of tragic oversights; it is a calculated campaign of state-sanctioned murder, designed to eliminate dissenters without the public outcry of a formal execution. This cruel tactic, however, is not a sign of strength. It is the desperate act of a failing regime terrified of the organized resistance that continues to gain ground among the Iranian people.
Baroness O’Loan: “Madame Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan is a clear roadmap for a democratic Iran”
Baroness Nuala O’Loan, former Police Ombudsman for Northern Ireland and member of the UK House of Lords, called for urgent international action to stop executions in Iran and to hold the regime accountable for its human-rights abuses.
Baroness O’Loan: “Madame Rajavi’s Ten-Point Plan is a clear roadmap for a democratic Iran”https://t.co/IccphnyJFP
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) October 22, 2025
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Simay Azadi on the sidelines of the conference at Church House Westminster on October 11, 2025, held as part of the “No to Execution” Campaign Week, she urged the United Nations to refer Ali Khamenei and other officials responsible for atrocities to the International Court, and called on the UK government to expand its sanctions to target all perpetrators.
Ingrid Betancourt To Simay Azadi: “We Say No to the Shah and No to the Mullahs
Prominent Colombian politician and former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt expressed her strong solidarity with the Iranian Resistance and condemned the Iranian regime’s executions and repression during an exclusive interview with Simay Azadi on the sidelines of the conference at Church House Westminster on October 11, 2025, part of the “No to Execution” Campaign Week.
Prominent Colombian politician and former presidential candidate Ingrid Betancourt expressed strong solidarity with the Iranian Resistance and condemned the Iranian regime’s executions.https://t.co/h2vZ2nGL8E
— SIMAY AZADI TV (@en_simayazadi) October 21, 2025
She emphasized that both the Shah’s dictatorship and the clerical regime represent two sides of the same tyranny and called for global unity to end executions in Iran and support the struggle for democracy and equality led by Mrs. Maryam Rajavi and the NCRI.
Professor Fariba Khorramabadi Sentenced to 1.5 Years in Prison
Fariba Khorramabadi, a professor of theology and political prisoner, has been sentenced by the Karaj Revolutionary Court to one and a half years in prison. The verdict was officially delivered to her on October 23, 2025, inside Fardis Prison, also known as Kachoui Prison, in Karaj. According to the court’s ruling, Fariba Khorramabadi was convicted on charges of “propaganda against the state” and “membership in anti-government networks.” Her trial was held on October 7, 2025, in one of the branches of the Karaj Revolutionary Court.
Fariba Khorramabadi, who has a history of heart attack, is reportedly in deteriorating health inside Fardis Prison.
Iran Mall Scandal Reveals Deep-Rooted Corruption at the Heart of the Regime
The latest revelations surrounding Bank Ayandeh and the financing of Iran Mall, the country’s largest commercial complex, have once again exposed the entrenched network of financial corruption within the Iranian regime. At the center of this scandal stands Ali Ansari, a powerful businessman whose wealth and influence stem directly from his close connections to the political establishment, particularly to individuals in the circle of Ali Khamenei, the regime’s Supreme Leader.
For years, Ansari has been a key figure in a sprawling network of financial and commercial projects that have thrived under the protection of the ruling elite. His name has repeatedly surfaced in major corruption cases, yet despite numerous allegations of economic misconduct and embezzlement, he has never been subjected to serious judicial investigation or prosecution. The case of Iran Mall offers a clear example of how Iran’s corrupt financial structure operates: through political favoritism, self-dealing, and impunity for those connected to the centers of power.
Iran’s Restaurant Industry on the Brink: Inflation and Inequality Reshape the Dining Landscape
The sharp and relentless rise in inflation, soaring food prices, and the steady erosion of purchasing power have pushed Iran’s restaurant industry to the edge of collapse. Across the country, restaurant owners are warning that their businesses can no longer sustain operations under current economic pressures. For many, keeping the doors open is no longer profitable, and hundreds of establishments are now on the verge of permanent closure.
Data show that while overall dining out has sharply declined, takeaway orders increased by about 25 percent during the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year. This shift in consumer behavior reflects a fundamental reality: as living costs surge, many Iranians now opt for cheaper ready-made meals rather than dining in restaurants—once a hallmark of the urban middle class.
Two Weeks of Solitary Confinement for Hamzeh Darvish in Lakan Prison, Rasht
For more than two weeks, Hamzeh Darvish, a Sunni faith prisoner of conscience, has been held in solitary confinement in Lakan Prison, Rasht, without any contact with his family. The isolation began on 8 October 2025, by order of Rasht Prosecutor Mehdi Falah Miri, immediately after Darvish released an audio message from inside the prison exposing years of torture and abuse and naming specific judicial and security officials in Gilan Province. Since then, no information has been available on his physical or mental condition, and his family and human rights activists warn of a serious risk to his life.
Hamzeh Darvish has been imprisoned since 2016 on security-related charges. Branch 28 of the Revolutionary Court of Tehran, presided over by Judge Mohammad Moghiseh, sentenced him to 18 years in prison (15 years to be served). In May 2020, he was punitively transferred from Ghezel Hesar Prison to Lakan Prison in Rasht, where he has faced constant pressure and retaliation.
Rejection of Manouchehr Fallah’s Judicial Review Raises
The Supreme Court’s rejection of a judicial review for Manouchehr Fallah, a political prisoner from Rasht and one of those detained during the 2022–2023 nationwide protests, has sharply escalated concerns among human rights defenders. Fallah now faces an imminent risk of execution, and his case is emerging as one of the most urgent death penalty cases under the ruling regime in Iran.
Manouchehr Fallah, 42, is married and the father of a teenage daughter. He has been held in Lakan Prison in Rasht since 18 June 2023 (28 Khordad 1402). He was first prosecuted on the charge of “propaganda against the regime” and sentenced to 11 months in prison. After serving that sentence, bail of 400 million tomans was reportedly approved and his release should have followed. Instead, security and judicial authorities blocked his release and opened a new file against him.
Berlin Exhibition Raises Voice Against Executions in Iran and Supports Political Prisoners
Berlin, Germany – October 22, 2025 – Supporters of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK) held an exhibition to protest the Iranian regime’s increasing use of the death penalty, particularly against political prisoners. The event also expressed solidarity with the “No to Execution” campaign.