Iran Imprisons Labour Activist to Serve Sentence

The Islamic Republic's authorities have arrested and transferred a retired worker and labor activist to Evin prison.

Esmail Gerami, a workers' rights advocate, has been sentenced to one year in prison by Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

The court found Gerami guilty of "propaganda against the Islamic Republic" for his involvement in the retirees' protests.

The verdict, issued by Branch 26, was delivered to Gerami while he was in detention, following a hearing held on August 27.

On August 7, security forces raided Gerami's home, confiscating personal items, including his laptop, mobile phone, and national ID card, according to the HRANA human rights website. 

Four days later, Gerami was arrested after complying with the court summons and was transferred to the quarantine ward of Evin Prison.

Gerami has a long history of facing arrests and judicial confrontations due to his continued activism for workers’ rights.