Political Prisoners from Ghezel Hesar and Yazd: Voices from Behind Bars

In February 2026, two political prisoners held in Iran’s prison system—one under a sentence of death—sent messages from prison describing intensifying repression, secret detentions, and what they characterize as crimes against humanity. From Ghezel Hesar Prison and Yazd Prison, they warned of escalating abuses while expressing unwavering belief in the ultimate victory of the Iranian […] The post Political Prisoners from Ghezel Hesar and Yazd: Voices from Behind Bars appeared first on Iran Focus.