Pejman Tobreh-Rizi, a political prisoner in Fashafouyeh Prison, endures torture, unfair charges, and execution threats. His case highlights Iran’s human rights abuses.
Iran Human Rights Society, Monday, August 4, 2025 – Pejman Tobreh-Rizi, a 30-year-old political prisoner, suffers brutal torture in Fashafouyeh Prison, exposing Iran’s systemic human rights violations. Arrested in January 2025, he faces vague charges like “waging war against God” and “corruption on earth.” His ordeal includes physical abuse, denial of medical care, and judicial bias. This article details his detention, the raid on his family home, and the urgent need for global action to address these injustices.
Violent Arrest and Brutal Interrogations
Security police arrested Pejman Tobreh-Rizi on January 29, 2025, in Tehran. At Haft-Hoz Square’s security station, he endured intense interrogations. For two days, authorities subjected him to electric shocks and continuous beatings. As a result, two of his teeth broke, and his face showed severe bruising for weeks. Later, officials moved him to Ward 209 of Evin Prison. There, solitary confinement and further interrogations caused another tooth to break, leading to a mouth infection. Authorities consistently denied him medical care, worsening his physical health.
Unjust Charges and Judicial Threats
Pejman faces severe accusations, including “corruption on earth,” “waging war against God,” “membership in hostile groups,” and “collusion against national security.” Iran frequently uses these broad charges to suppress activists and protesters. Judge Mohammadreza Amoozad Khalili oversees his case. Alarmingly, during the first court session, the judge stated, “Your sentence is execution.” This premature threat, made without a fair trial, violates judicial impartiality. Such actions reflect a lack of due process in Iran’s legal system.
Harsh Conditions in Fashafouyeh Prison
Following crackdowns in Evin Prison, authorities transferred Pejman to Fashafouyeh Prison. There, he faces harsher conditions. Prison officials deny him treatment for heart failure and infections. Moreover, they have severed his contact with family, deepening his isolation. Reports confirm ongoing physical and psychological torture, further harming his health. Originally built for drug offenders, Fashafouyeh now holds political prisoners alongside violent inmates, intensifying their suffering.
Traumatic Family Raid and Tragic Loss
On July 14, 2025, Ministry of Intelligence agents raided Pejman’s family home in Tehran. They aimed to arrest his younger brother, claiming he possessed a weapon. After hours of searching and damaging the home, they found no evidence and confiscated only two mobile phones. The raid created a climate of fear. Tragically, Pejman’s stepmother, Fariba Ahmadi, a bedridden cancer patient, suffered a heart attack during the ordeal and died that night. The family’s complaints remain unanswered, with no accountability for the agents’ actions.
Systemic Human Rights Violations
Pejman Tobreh-Rizi’s case reveals multiple human rights abuses. Firstly, authorities employ torture, including beatings and electric shocks, to extract confessions. Secondly, they refuse him medical care for critical conditions like heart failure and infections. Thirdly, Pejman lacks access to independent legal counsel, a basic right. Additionally, the judge’s execution threat before a fair trial shows clear bias. Finally, the raid on his family home, which led to his stepmother’s death, underscores the regime’s intimidation tactics.
Urgent Call for International Action
Pejman’s family and human rights activists demand urgent global response. They appeal to UN Special Rapporteurs and human rights organizations to intervene. Without action, Pejman risks an unfair execution. His family receives no updates on his case, and their legal efforts yield no results. Amid rising crackdowns and executions in Iran, Pejman’s case highlights a dangerous pattern in the judicial and security systems.
A Symbol of Injustice
Pejman Tobreh-Rizi’s plight symbolizes Iran’s broader human rights crisis. His torture, unfair charges, and lack of medical care reflect systemic issues. The raid on his family home, resulting in his stepmother’s death, adds to the tragedy. International pressure is crucial to secure justice for Pejman and others like him. His case demands immediate attention to prevent further abuses and ensure accountability.
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