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20 Oct 2026, 12:16

The news agency Hrana reported that Homayoun Shabankareh, a 22-year-old citizen imprisoned in the central prison of Karaj, has been sentenced to death by the second branch of the Revolutionary Court of Karaj on charges of moharebeh (waging war against God) and espionage.

According to Hrana, a source close to Shabankareh's family stated that his death sentence was communicated to him on Saturday, October 25. His case was handled in the second branch of the Revolutionary Court of Karaj, presided over by Mehdi Sabzevarnejad, known as "Sabzevari," and Mehdi Razavi's name has also been mentioned as another judge associated with the case.

Based on published information, Shabankareh was arrested at his home on May 13, 2026, in connection with security developments arising from military conflicts. Agents affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps searched his house for about three hours, confiscating several of his personal belongings, including his laptop, and transferred him to the central prison of Karaj.

After his arrest, Shabankareh was held in solitary confinement in Hall 12 of this prison for 97 days, and after the investigation phase ended, he was transferred to the general ward for only 12 days. From September 29 to October 29, he was once again imprisoned in solitary confinement and went on a hunger strike during this period. Hrana also reported that he has a history of attempting suicide during his time in solitary confinement.
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