Asadollah Hadi

On Monday, February 25, 2025, Asadollah Hadi, born in 1957, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, has been deprived of his basic rights as a political prisoner following the worsening of his physical health, denial of access to adequate medical services, and opposition to his transfer for medical leave or to a medical center outside Evin Prison.

A knowledgeable source told the Human Rights in Iran reporter: "Mr. Hadi suffers from cardiovascular diseases, cervical and lumbar disc herniation, which have been treated with surgery and the use of screws and bolts, knee problems, hearing loss, kidney stones, and a brain condition that leads to headaches and fainting. Additionally, he has a 63% disability, which was confirmed by Social Security nine years ago. Despite doctors confirming the severity of his illnesses, the forensic medicine accepted his inability to endure punishment. However, his medical case was closed by order of higher authorities, and his family was prevented from further pursuing the matter. Mr. Hadi still requires specialized medical treatment and care but has only been sent to the hospital twice during this period."

It is worth noting that Asadollah Hadi, in addition to severe cardiovascular issues, suffers from other physical problems such as 66% disability due to old age, hearing loss and lack of access to a hearing aid, kidney stone disease, gastrointestinal disease in the large intestine, spinal discomfort and pain requiring the use of a medical belt, as well as cervical arthritis.

He was arrested on September 30, 2022, after Ministry of Intelligence agents raided his private residence in Tehran, searched the house, and confiscated some of his personal belongings. He was then transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison and, after undergoing interrogation, was moved to Suite 8 in Ward 209 of the Ministry of Intelligence. After the investigation process at Branch 7 of the District 33 Prosecutor's Office in Tehran, presided over by Mohammad Mehdi Baraei, he was charged with "assembly and collusion" and was transferred to Ward 6, Hall 2 West of Greater Tehran Prison for about 45 days.

Asadollah Hadi was previously arrested by security forces in Tehran during the 2009 protests and, after being transferred to Ward 209 of the Ministry of Intelligence and undergoing interrogation and investigation, was moved to Ward 350 of Evin Prison. During the judicial process, he was tried by the Revolutionary Court of Tehran on charges of "acting against national security through connection with the People's Mojahedin Organization" and "disturbing public order," and was sentenced to five years of imprisonment. He was transferred to Rajai Shahr Prison in Karaj and, after serving his sentence, was released in the winter of 2015. This political activist was also sentenced to imprisonment in the 1980s on charges of "supporting the People's Mojahedin Organization" following his arrest.