Evin Prison guard officers raided Hall 4 of Ward 7 on Wednesday afternoon, October 14, 2026, severely beating several political prisoners. During this attack, Amir Hossein Moradi was violently assaulted, and officers attempted to transfer him to an undisclosed location. The lack of news regarding his condition and that of other political prisoners in the ward has heightened concerns over their lives and health
Iran Human Rights Society, Thursday, October 15, 2026– Amir Hossein Moradi, an elite political prisoner incarcerated in Evin Prison, was severely beaten on Wednesday afternoon, October 14, during a raid by prison guard officers on Hall 4 of Ward 7. According to received information, officers attempted to transfer this political prisoner to an undisclosed location, but his protest and that of other prisoners were met with violent retaliation by guard forces. Up to the time of drafting this report, no information is available regarding the physical condition and fate of Amir Hossein Moradi and other political prisoners in this ward.
Evin Prison Guard Raid on Hall 4 of Ward 7
According to received reports, Evin Prison guard officers entered Hall 4 of Ward 7 on Wednesday afternoon, October 14, and subjected prisoners to physical violence.
During this raid, Amir Hossein Moradi was one of the primary individuals targeted by the officers’ violent assault.
According to informed sources, officers, after severely beating this political prisoner, intended to remove him from the ward and transfer him to an unknown location.
This attempt was met with protest from Amir Hossein Moradi and a number of other prisoners.
Prisoners’ Protest Against Amir Hossein Moradi’s Transfer
Following the officers’ attempt to transfer Amir Hossein Moradi, other political prisoners in Ward 7 protested the action.
According to received information, guard forces intervened in response to the prisoners’ protest, subjecting them to severe physical beatings.
Up to the publication of this report, specific details regarding the exact number of injured prisoners, the extent of their injuries, and whether Amir Hossein Moradi’s transfer was completed have not been disclosed. The lack of information regarding the status of the prisoners following the violent assault increases concerns regarding potential physical injuries and their immediate need for medical attention.
History of Guard Raids on Ward 7 of Evin Prison
Wednesday’s raid is not the first reported instance of violent clashes by guard forces against political prisoners in Ward 7.
Previously, on August 7, 2026, the Iran Human Rights Society reported on a raid by 50 guard officers on Ward 7 of Evin Prison and the lack of information regarding four political prisoners, detailing the physical assault of prisoners and destruction of their personal belongings.
In that report, Amir Hossein Moradi’s name was also listed among the four political prisoners removed from the ward following the raid.
Additionally, in another report regarding a guard raid on Ward 7 of Evin Prison and the transfer of three political prisoners following physical assaults, violent conduct by officers and the transfer of prisoners to undisclosed locations were documented.
Necessity of Urgent Follow-up by International Bodies
The continued lack of news regarding Amir Hossein Moradi and other political prisoners in Ward 7, particularly following reports of severe physical beatings, creates serious concern for the physical safety of these prisoners.
It is crucial that international human rights bodies, the United Nations, and Ms. Mai Sato, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, follow up on the guard raid on Ward 7 of Evin Prison.
Immediately clarifying the prisoners’ location, examining their physical condition, providing access to medical care, and demanding accountability from prison authorities regarding this attack are among the most essential required measures.
Legal Review of Amir Hossein Moradi’s Case Based on Domestic Laws
This review does not signify an endorsement of the dictatorship’s laws governing Iran, but serves to demonstrate the failure to observe even these regulations. Articles 22 and 39 of the Constitution emphasize the immunity of prisoners’ lives and dignity. Article 38 prohibits torture for extracting confessions or gathering information. The reported physical assault and the lack of news regarding Amir Hossein Moradi’s status conflict with statutory mandates regarding the protection of prisoners’ lives and human dignity.
Human Rights Review of the Case and Violation Standards
The physical assault of Amir Hossein Moradi and other political prisoners, alongside the lack of news regarding their fate, constitutes a serious violation of fundamental prisoner rights. Article 3 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights emphasizes the right to life and personal security, while Article 5 strictly bans all forms of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. Article 9 dictates the prohibition of arbitrary arrest and detention. Furthermore, the Nelson Mandela Rules obligate prison administration to protect the life, health, and dignity of prisoners.
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