The Hana Human Rights Organization has learned that Ahmad Tamoui, a political prisoner from Salmas currently held in Greater Tehran Penitentiary, has been sentenced to a total of 15 years in prison and a fine of 1.25 billion tomans by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. The verdict was issued on charges of “assembly and collusion against national security” and “carrying and possession of arms.” Under Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, a 10-year ta’zir prison term, as the most severe penalty, will be enforced.
According to information received, security forces arrested Mr. Tamoui in Tehran in the early hours of Monday, February 23, 2026, without presenting a judicial warrant. He was working as a driver for the ride-hailing service Snapp at the time. After the conclusion of his interrogation, he was transferred to Greater Tehran Penitentiary on March 4, 2026.
Mr. Tamoui had previously been arrested on political charges and sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was released from Orumiyeh Central Prison on December 16, 2021, after serving that sentence.