The death sentence of Amin Farahavar, supporter of PMOI and political prisoner held in Lakan Prison in Rasht, has once again been confirmed by the Supreme Court of the Iranian regime, a development that has increased concerns about the imminent risk of his execution.
Amin Farahavar, 38, a poet from Gilan province, had previously been sentenced to death by a branch of the Revolutionary Court of Rasht on charges of “rebellion against the state” (baghi) and “enmity against God” (moharebeh). Reports now indicate that his lawyer’s request for a retrial has also been rejected by one of the branches of the Supreme Court, effectively bringing the judicial process of his case to an end.
According to published information, the hearing of his case was held on May 1, 2025, in a branch of the Revolutionary Court of Rasht presided over by Judge Ahmad Darvish-Goftar. It is reported that the trial was conducted without the presence of a defense lawyer, and the death sentence was issued afterward.
The issued sentence was upheld in late 2025 by Branch 39 of the Supreme Court, and in early May 2026 the request for a retrial filed by his lawyer was also rejected; a decision that has further deepened the critical condition of this political prisoner.
Reports also indicate the poor physical condition of Amin Farahavar. Due to complications from gallbladder surgery and severe pain in the surgical area, he is facing serious health problems. Human rights sources say that he suffered internal bleeding during interrogation but has been deprived of adequate access to medical care.
Following the reconfirmation of the sentence, the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) has called for urgent action by international bodies to prevent the execution of this political prisoner. The council has also warned about the increasing pressure on political prisoners and the issuance of harsh sentences in recent months.
