The Latest Breaking News from Ghezel Hesar

Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail sew lips shut in hunger strike as executions soar

At least 1,500 protest after six men on drug-related charges put in solitary confinement before possible execution

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

Iranian protester Erfan Soltani reportedly released on bail after execution threat

Soltani was most recently being held at the notorious Ghezel Hesar prison

The Independent UK · Feb 2

Iran executes man accused of helping Israel kill Revolutionary Guards colonel

Mohsen Langarneshin is accused of being ‘senior spy’ for Mossad, but human rights groups say he was innocent

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025