Mohammad Deljou, a 58-year-old political prisoner in Iran, is currently being held in Khorramabad Central Prison under life-threatening and unlawful conditions.
Iran Human Rights Society, Monday, July 1st, 2025 – Mohammad Deljou, a 58-year-old political prisoner in Iran, is currently being held in Khorramabad Central Prison under life-threatening and unlawful conditions. He has been imprisoned since March 6, 2025, without access to legal representation or the basic rights guaranteed to political detainees.
Sentenced Without Trial or Lawyer
On the morning of his arrest, agents from the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence appeared at Deljou’s home and served him a verdict issued in absentia. Neither Deljou nor his family had been informed of this decision, and he was denied a chance to appeal or obtain a lawyer.
This unlawful process violates international standards of fair trial and legal defense. The sudden transfer to prison, without formal legal proceedings, highlights the growing trend of politically motivated detentions in Iran.
Harsh Detention in Khorramabad Prison
Mohammad Deljou, political prisoner, is currently held in Ward 4, which houses inmates convicted of violent and high-risk crimes. The Iranian authorities have ignored the principle of crime-based separation, placing Deljou at serious personal risk.
Human rights sources report that he:
- Has no regular access to medical care
- Is denied phone contact with his family
- Faces restrictions on receiving medication and hygiene items
Such treatment significantly jeopardizes his health and safety, making his imprisonment a matter of urgent concern.
Questionable Charges with No Evidence
The Iranian judiciary has charged Deljou with:
- Propaganda against the regime
- Collusion against internal and external national security
- Membership in hostile opposition groups, including the Mojahedin-e-Khalq Organization
However, there is no evidence of armed activity or violence. According to his supporters, Deljou’s only “crime” is his peaceful political dissent and criticism of Iran’s leadership. This case underscores how loosely defined “security threats” are used to silence opposition.
A Pattern of Human Rights Violations
The story of Mohammad Deljou, political prisoner, is not isolated. It fits a broader systemic pattern of human rights violations in Iran, especially against activists, critics, and ideological opponents.
Key violations in this case include:
- Arrest without notice or legal process
- Trial in absentia without defense
- Detention alongside violent offenders
- Denial of family visits and legal rights
⚖️ International Laws and Treaties Violated
Deljou’s case clearly breaches multiple international human rights standards:
| Legal Standard | Article | Violation |
| Universal Declaration of Human Rights | Article 5 | Detention under inhumane conditions |
| Article 9 | Arbitrary arrest without formal charge | |
| Article 10 | No public or fair trial | |
| International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights | Article 7 | Exposure to degrading treatment |
| Article 10 | Denial of humane detention conditions | |
| Article 14 | Absence of fair trial and legal defense |
Why the World Should Care
The case of Mohammad Deljou, political prisoner in Iran, reflects a broader erosion of civil rights. His story is a warning signal about unchecked state power, lack of judicial independence, and the criminalization of dissent.
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