Isfahan Shohada Square Case: 16 Citizens Stand Trial, Several Face "Enmity Against God" Charges

Unfair Judicial Process and the Risk of Execution for Defendants in "Isfahan Shohada Square" Case

The case known as “Isfahan Shohada Square” has become one of the most critical and prominent judicial cases linked to the nationwide protests of December 2025–January 2026. In this case, 16 detained citizens face judicial prosecution. According to obtained documentation, a significant portion of the charges brought against them carry heavy penalties, including capital offenses such as “Moharebeh” (enmity against God), “destruction of public prop…

Isfahan Shohada Square Case: 16 Citizens Stand Trial, Several Face "Enmity Against God" Charges

HRANA – HRANA has obtained information regarding the case of 16 citizens arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests, a case referred to as the “Isfahan Shohada Square Case.” HRANA has so far verified the identities of 12 of the defendants. Several of these citizens are facing charges of moharebeh (enmity against God), an accusation that carries severe criminal consequences, including the possibility of a death sentence. According to H…