Iman Khedri, a political prisoner from Masjed Soleiman, after approximately 16 months of detention without determining his status, has been transferred from Abadan Prison to Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz. Throughout this entire period, he has been deprived of family visits and his case status still remains ambiguous.
Iran Human Rights Society, Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – The continued long-term detention of Iman Khedri, a political prisoner from Masjed Soleiman, without determining the status of his case and deprivation of family visits, has increased legal and human rights concerns. This political prisoner who has recently been transferred from Abadan Prison to Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz, still faces general security charges and is in a state of uncertainty without full access to his legal rights.
Why is Iman Khedri still in uncertainty after 16 months?
Iman Khedri, a citizen from Masjed Soleiman, has been in detention for nearly 16 months and so far no final decision has been made about his case. During this period, he has also been deprived of the right to family visits; an issue that has increased concerns of his relatives and human rights activists regarding his physical and mental condition.
According to published reports, this political prisoner has recently been transferred from Abadan Prison to Sheiban Prison in Ahvaz, but this relocation has also not created any change in the uncertain status of his case and there is still no clear information available about the judicial process.
Iman Khedri’s Account of Detention Conditions in Abadan Prison
Iman Khedri previously, in an audio message from inside Abadan Prison, spoke about his difficult detention conditions and the pressures exerted on his family. He stated that his transfer to Abadan Prison, which is a place for holding dangerous criminals and lacks a special security ward for political prisoners, was done with the aim of increasing psychological and mental pressures on him and his family.
According to him, being far from the family’s place of residence and communication restrictions have made it more difficult to follow up on the case status and maintain contact with relatives.
How was Iman Khedri’s Arrest Carried Out?
Iman Khedri’s arrest took place on March 4, 2025 at his personal home in Masjed Soleiman. According to reports, intelligence forces of the IRGC used an electric shocker and physical violence during this operation.
After the arrest, he was initially transferred to the IRGC intelligence detention center in Ahvaz and about two weeks later, on March 19, 2025, he was transferred to Abadan Prison without official explanation. His relatives believe that this transfer was carried out with the aim of intensifying pressure on this political prisoner.
What are the Security Charges Filed Against Iman Khedri?
According to published information, the charges attributed to Iman Khedri include “attempting to disrupt public order” and “acting against the country’s security through contact with opposition media.”
However, so far no official indictment or clear explanation about the instances of these charges has been published and the judicial process also still remains in a halo of ambiguity.
Some legal observers believe that the use of general and ambiguous security titles, without providing specific documentation, can limit the possibility of effective defense by the accused and face the trial process with serious challenges.
Legal Examination of the Case Based on Domestic Laws
Legal Ambiguities
The continuation of Iman Khedri’s long-term detention without final determination of the case status, deprivation of family visits and ambiguity in the judicial process, creates serious questions about compliance with the principles of fair trial. Also, the lack of clarity on the details of the charges and the prolongation of temporary detention can conflict with legal requirements regarding the rights of the accused.
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Article 32 of the Constitution: No one can be detained except by law and the charge must be communicated to him as soon as possible.
Article 34 of the Constitution: Seeking justice is the indisputable right of every individual.
Article 35 of the Constitution: All individuals have the right to enjoy a lawyer in court.
Article 37 of the Constitution: The principle is innocence and no individual is recognized as a criminal unless his crime is proven in a competent court.
Criminal Procedure Code: It emphasizes immediate explanation of the charge, the right to access a lawyer, compliance with legal limits of temporary detention and trial within a reasonable time.
Instances of Law Violation
Continuation of long-term detention without determining the case status.
Deprivation of family visits for a long period.
Ambiguity in precise explanation of charges and providing documentation.
Limiting the possibility of enjoying effective defense and access to a lawyer.
Prolonged use of temporary detention in situations where it should be an exceptional and limited action.
Why Can Iman Khedri’s Case Be an Instance of Human Rights Violation?
Continued long-term detention, judicial uncertainty, deprivation of family visits and raising general security charges, have created concerns about compliance with the fundamental rights of this political prisoner. The continuation of such a situation can challenge the right to freedom, fair trial and enjoying communication with family and for this reason it has attracted the attention of human rights institutions.
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Article 9 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 9 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Prohibition of arbitrary detention and the right to be informed of the reason for detention.
Article 10 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: The right to enjoy a fair and independent trial.
Article 7 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment.
Article 17 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights: Protection of family life and prohibition of arbitrary interference in family relations.
The continuation of Iman Khedri’s detention without final determination of the case status, along with long-term deprivation of family visits and ambiguity in the judicial process, has added to concerns about compliance with the legal and human rights of this political prisoner. With the passage of about 16 months from the arrest, still no clear information about the fate of the case and the time of final trial has been published and his family is also waiting for his status to be clarified.
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