2026/02/23Death Sentence Reported for Malard Detainee; Daughter Given 25 Years
Lawyer Ali Sharifzadeh Ardakani says Branch 15 of Iran’s Revolutionary Court—presided over by Abolqasem Salavati —has issued a death sentence for Mohammad Abbasi , a detained protester in Malard , and 25 years in prison for Abbasi’s daughter. Speaking to the Emtedad channel, Sharifzadeh Ardakani said the case has been referred to Branch 39 of Iran’s Supreme Court , and that the branch has refused to accept defense lawyers . He added: “I’ve been told the case is on the verge of a ruling being issued , and there is no possibility of accepting representation.” Source: Emtedad channel, citing lawyer Ali Sharifzadeh Ardakani.
2026/02/23Teachers’ Activist: Security Pressure on Students Deepens Youth-Hybrid Divide
Iranian teachers’ union activist Esmail Abdi said security interference in students’ “free way of life” conflicts with civil and international covenants . He warned that the more such intervention intensifies, the deeper the gap between teenagers/young people and the government becomes—leading, in his view, to greater resistance . Source: According to remarks attributed to Esmail Abdi.
2026/02/23Mystery SMS to Iranians: “Trump Is a Man of Action—Wait”
Iranian media reported that an SMS from an unknown origin was sent to people in Iran on Monday, reading: “ The U.S. president is a man of action—wait. ” Some citizens had previously reported receiving similar messages. Separately, Israel Hayom said assessments suggest that even if Iran shows nuclear flexibility , the likelihood of a U.S. strike has increased, and teams are working on post-strike scenarios . Source: Iranian media reports (as cited by Iran International) and Israel Hayom.
2026/02/23Alzahra Protest: Flag Trampled and Thrown Toward Basij Members
During a rally at Alzahra University on Monday, 4 Esfand , students reportedly trampled the Islamic Republic flag and threw it toward Basij members present at the scene, according to the report provided. Source: According to the provided report.
2026/02/23Iran International: Detained Mashhad Protester Dies After Treatment Halt
Information received by Iran International indicates Arash Tolou Sheikhzadeh , a protester arrested after the Dey-month (January) protests in Mashhad , died after what the outlet described as a halt in his medical treatment , despite signs of partial recovery. Iran International reported he had been subjected to severe torture , including broken limbs, and had fallen into a coma while hospitalized at Velayat Hospital in Mashhad. The body of the 35-year-old was reportedly handed to his family on Saturday, 2 Esfand , amid a heavy presence of plainclothes and security forces, and he was buried at Behesht Reza cemetery in Mashhad. A source close to the family said his mother and relatives—who allegedly managed to see the body before burial despite objections—confirmed visible signs of torture, including severe bruising to the head and face and what was described as clear marks of heavy baton blows on a fractured skull. Source: Iran International, citing received information and a source close to the family.
2026/02/23Iran Judiciary Says Some Detained Protesters Under 18 Are Still in Prison
Iran’s judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir confirmed that some detainees under the age of 18 , arrested during what he referred to as the “national revolution,” remain in prison . He claimed the minors had committed “ criminal acts ” and said their cases are still under review . Jahangir also argued that many detained teenagers were “emotional children” who were largely influenced by social media . Source: According to remarks attributed to Asghar Jahangir, spokesperson for Iran’s judiciary.
2026/02/23Baghaei: IAEA Access to Damaged Nuclear Sites Not a Precondition
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said the issue of Tehran approving IAEA inspections of nuclear facilities damaged in last year’s strikes has not been raised as a precondition for an agreement with the United States. However, he stressed Iran will not allow such inspections until a “specific protocol” is defined for how the IAEA would conduct visits to damaged sites. The remarks come as the IAEA continues to press for access and accounting, with Director General Rafael Grossi warning the inspection standoff “cannot go on forever” and pointing to unresolved questions around Iran’s nuclear material and access to key sites. Source: Iran International; Reuters; Swissinfo/Bloomberg.
2026/02/23Iran Campuses Echo Anti-Regime Chants as Protests Continue
Students at the University of Tehran reportedly chanted “ Sickle, hammer, turban — ’57 is over ” during a rally on Monday, 4 Esfand . At Amirkabir University in Tehran, students were reported chanting slogans against the Islamic Republic, including “ The Shah is coming back to his country; students are behind him ” and “ Khamenei is a killer; his rule is illegitimate .” At Alzahra University , students reportedly gathered the same day, chanting “ Freedom ,” along with slogans including “ Alzahra is enough… Farah is the name now ” (as circulated in reports). Source: Based on the provided report of campus chants and gatherings.
2026/02/23Iran Campus Protests Enter Third Day; Students Reportedly Burn Regime Flag
Student protests continued for a third consecutive day across several Iranian universities, with chants against Ali Khamenei and in support of Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi , according to videos and messages circulating on social media. Footage and posts claim students at Amirkabir University , University of Tehran , and Alzahra University set the Islamic Republic flag on fire . Social-media reports said gatherings took place on Monday, 4 Esfand at Isfahan University of Technology , Amirkabir , Elm-o Farhang , University of Tehran , and Alzahra . At Isfahan University of Technology, protesters were reported to be chanting “ Javid Shah .” Videos attributed to Alzahra University show slogans including “ We are a great nation, we will take Iran back ,” “ This is the final battle, Pahlavi will return ,” “ Death to the child-killing government ,” and “ Neither Gaza nor Lebanon, my life for Iran .” Source: Videos and posts shared on social media.
2026/02/22Tehran University Official Confirms Student Arrests Linked to Dey Protests
The Deputy for Cultural and Social Affairs at the University of Tehran confirmed that a number of students were arrested during the anti-government protests in Dey (January) , without providing any figures or details. Source: According to remarks attributed to the University of Tehran’s deputy for cultural and social affairs.
2026/02/22Paris and London Diaspora Rallies Mark “40th Day” Memorial
Iranians living in Paris held a large march in support of the “national revolution,” timed with the 40th-day memorial for those described as the movement’s “fallen.” Separately, Iranians in London gathered on Sunday, 3 Esfand , holding a protest in front of the UK Prime Minister’s Office in parallel with the same commemoration. Source: According to the provided report.
2026/02/22Tehran Students Chant “Woman, Life, Freedom — Iranian Republic”
A group of University of Tehran students chanted “ Woman, Life, Freedom — Iranian Republic ” during a rally on Sunday, 3 Esfand . Following anti-government gatherings over Saturday and Sunday across several Iranian universities, Sharif University’s public relations office said it is moving to bar certain protesting students from entering campus , citing behavior “inconsistent with university standards.” According to the notice, those deemed to have played an “ effective role ” in the incidents will be declared banned from entry , with notifications to be issued today , and they will remain barred until their cases are reviewed by the disciplinary committee . Separately, videos received by Iran International reportedly show Sharif students raising the Lion and Sun flag and chanting “ Bâsharaf ” (“with honor”). Source: According to Sharif University’s public relations statement and Iran International.
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