The situation of imprisoned women in Iran, ranging from keeping a detainee with three pellets remaining in her head to arresting a 16-year-old teenager on the charge of “Moharebeh” (waging war against God) and depriving a political prisoner of treatment for a shoulder injury, reflects their difficult and critical conditions in prison.
Rezvaneh Sadeghi; Three Pellets in the Head and Continued Detention in Emergency Condition
Rezvaneh Sadeghi was arrested during the nationwide January 2026 protests. Three pellets resulting from gunfire remain in her head, and no action has been taken to remove them so far.
Rezvaneh Sadeghi’s condition requires immediate specialist examination, medical imaging, and a clinical decision regarding the removal of the pellets. Yet, despite her deteriorating physical condition, she remains detained and continues to be denied adequate medical care.
Narges Alishahi; Continued Lack of Information
Narges Alishahi is held alongside Rezvaneh Sadeghi in Ward 5 of Fardis Prison. Despite the identification of her place of detention, there is no information regarding the time of her arrest, charges, physical condition, court branch, or her access to a lawyer and family.
The lack of information concerning Narges Alishahi’s case has heightened concerns about her detention under uncertain judicial conditions.
Diana Taherabadi, 16, Charged with “Waging War on God”
Diana Taherabadi, a 16-year-old teenager, was also arrested during the January 2026 uprising. She is being held in the section of Fardis Prison known as the “kindergarten.”
The charge brought against the teenager relates to the burning of a police kiosk during the protests.
Taherabadi’s case is being pursued under the title of “Moharebeh”, a charge that in the laws of the mullahs’ regime can entail very severe punishments, including execution.
The processing of Diana Taherabadi’s case has been halted due to her being 16 years old, and the final decision may be postponed until she reaches the age of legal majority.
Sara Mousighi, Deprived of Care Despite Shoulder Injury
Sara Mousighi, 42 years old and an architect, was arrested following a raid by security forces on her home in May 2026 and is currently being held in Qarchak Prison.
Mousighi has faced charges including “insulting the leadership,” “insulting the founder of the Islamic Republic and sanctities,” and “communication with hostile governments,” and has been sentenced to six years in prison.
She has rejected the charges related to cooperation with other governments and has stated that her activity was limited to publishing a few stories on her personal page.
Sara Mousighi has appealed against the issued verdict but has not yet received a response regarding this appeal.
She was beaten during interrogations and sustained a shoulder injury. Despite this injury, she has not been sent to medical centers so far and has not received the appropriate and necessary specialized treatment.
The continued detention of Sara Mousighi in prison without adequate attention to her physical injury has raised concerns regarding her health status.
