Yaser Reyhani sentenced to prison, flogging over January protests

Hengaw – Friday, July 17, 2026

Yaser Reyhani, a 36-year-old Kurdish man from Bojnord who was arrested during the January protests, has been sentenced by the Islamic Republic of Iran's judiciary to two years and three months in prison, 80 lashes, and a monetary fine.

According to a report received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, Reyhani was sentenced to two years and three months' imprisonment, 80 lashes, and payment of a fine.

Iranian security forces raided Reyhani's home and arrested him on February 9, 2026, without presenting a warrant.

After spending one month in detention, he was released temporarily on bail on March 11, 2026, pending the conclusion of judicial proceedings.