Morteza Damour Sentenced: Bereaved Father Faces Prison for Seeking Justice

Morteza Damour, father of November 2019 protest victim Vahid Damour, receives six months prison and fine from Hamadan Court for propaganda.

Iran Human Rights Society, Monday, October 13, 2025 – Morteza Damour’s sentencing highlights Iran’s suppression of grieving families. The Hamadan Revolutionary Court convicted this bereaved father of six months and 20 days in prison plus a 25 million toman fine. He seeks justice for his son, Vahid Damour, killed in the November 2019 protests. Authorities charged him with “propaganda against the regime.” However, activists decry this as silencing dissent. Furthermore, his case exposes ongoing rights abuses. Read on for details of his trial, arrest, and calls for international action.

Court Ruling Details

Vahid Damour, the martyr of the road to freedom

Branch 2 of the Hamadan Revolutionary Court issued the verdict. Judge Torabipour presided over the session. Morteza Damour must serve six months and 20 days in prison. Additionally, he owes a 25 million toman fine. The charge stems from “propaganda against the regime.” His lawyer attended the early October 2025 hearing via video conference. Therefore, this ruling adds to his burdens. Families like his endure constant pressure. Yet, supporters rally for his freedom.

Arrest and Trial Process

Agents from the Hamadan Intelligence Agency raided Morteza Damour’s Karaj home on August 15, 2025. They arrested the 70-year-old resident abruptly. One day later, officials transferred him to Hamadan Prison. He stayed in temporary detention until the trial. Reports link his arrest to a social media protest video. In it, he voiced outrage over injustice. Consequently, security forces acted swiftly. His family faced restricted access since then. However, his son Masoud shared updates in another video.

Background and History of Security Actions

Morteza Damour has endured multiple arrests before. He pursues justice for Vahid’s killing relentlessly. Since November 2019, the Damour family reports endless pressures. Authorities issued summonses and threats repeatedly. Furthermore, interrogations targeted their activism. This pattern silences grieving relatives. Yet, Morteza Damour persists. His efforts inspire other families. Therefore, global watchdogs monitor such cases closely.

Context of the Arrest

Morteza Damour posted a video on social networks recently. He protested the lack of accountability for his son’s death. The clip sparked his detention. Security agents cited it as evidence of dissent. Meanwhile, his son Masoud confirmed the transfer to Hamadan Prison on August 16, 2025. Family contact remains limited. This isolation heightens their fears. However, videos like his amplify their voices worldwide.

Account of Vahid Damour’s Case

Vahid Damour fell victim to the November 2019 protests. Security forces shot the 30-year-old Karaj resident twice on November 17, 2019, along Malard Road. Bullets punctured his lung. He died en route to the hospital. To date, no official faces charges for his murder. The Damour family seeks truth desperately. Yet, authorities deny justice. Furthermore, this killing forms part of a larger crackdown. Estimates suggest over 1,500 deaths nationwide. Therefore, Vahid’s story demands accountability.

Human Rights Violations in Morteza Damour’s Case

Iran breaches key rights through Morteza Damour’s conviction. Courts punish families for speaking out. This suppresses justice-seeking efforts.

Article 19 protects freedom of opinion and expression from prosecution.

Article 9 bans arbitrary arrests and punishments.

Article 10 ensures fair, public hearings by impartial tribunals.

Article 5 forbids torture or degrading treatment.

Human rights groups condemn the sentence harshly. They call it an effort to mute November 2019 victims’ families. UN experts urged independent probes into protest deaths earlier. Instead, suppression escalates. However, advocates push back. They demand his immediate release. Global pressure builds to end this cycle.

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