The death sentence of Peyman (Amin) Farahavar, a poet from Gilan imprisoned in Lakan Prison in Rasht, has been upheld by Branch 39 of Iran’s Supreme Court. He had previously been sentenced to death by Branch One of the Revolutionary Court of Rasht.
The death sentence of Peyman (Amin) Farahavar, a poet from Gilan who is currently detained in Lakan Prison in Rasht, was confirmed by Branch 39 of the Supreme Court. He had previously been sentenced to death at the initial stage by Branch One of the Revolutionary Court of Rasht.
Ramin Safarnia, the defense attorney of this political prisoner, announced in a statement that Branch 39 of the Supreme Court rejected the appeal and confirmed Mr. Farahavar’s death sentence. He added that a request for retrial will be submitted to the highest judicial authority in the country.
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Mr. Farahavar had earlier been sentenced to death by Branch One of the Revolutionary Court of Rasht, presided over by Judge Ahmad Darvish Goftar, on charges of “armed rebellion against the state” (baghi) and “enmity against God” (moharebeh).
A source close to the family of this political prisoner confirmed the news to HRANA (Human Rights Activists News Agency), stating: “These accusations were raised against Mr. Farahavar based on his poetry and protest activities in the fields of social justice and civil rights.”
The trial session addressing the charges against this poet from Gilan was held on May 1, 2025, in the mentioned court branch.
Mr. Farahavar was arrested by security forces in September 2024 and transferred to the detention center of the Intelligence Ministry. After the interrogation process was completed, he was moved to Lakan Prison in Rasht.
Peyman (Amin) Farahavar, a poet from Gilan, is the father of a 10-year-old son. He had previously been arrested in connection with his activities.
