According to reports received by the Hana Human Rights Organization, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, the body of Bakhtiar Masoudi, 25, son of Loqman and Hamideh, a resident of Oshnavieh and one of the detainees of the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement, was found hanged in his parents’ home.
Bakhtiar Masoudi had been arrested by security forces during the “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising and, after 67 days in detention, was released on heavy bail set at 5 billion rials (500 million tomans).
It should be noted that the exact cause and details of the political prisoner’s death remain unclear. The Hana Human Rights Organization continues to investigate and will provide updates as more information becomes available.