Prisoners at Tehran’s Grand Prison, also known as Fashafuyeh, are experiencing extreme despair amidst the armed conflict ravaging Iran
According to reports received by the IranWire website, conditions inside the unit have worsened significantly in the last two weeks, especially after an attack occurred near the prison.
When some inmates tried to leave the premises due to the imminent danger, special police forces (NOPO) blocked the exits and dispersed the prisoners with pellet gun fire, live ammunition, and tear gas.
Since then, the situation has only worsened.
There is a severe shortage of food and water-many don’t even have enough to drink or bathe.
The gas supply has been cut off, further complicating daily life.
The prison canteen is closed, leaving prisoners without access to basic necessities.
The doors were welded shut by the authorities to prevent escapes, meaning that in the event of another attack on the region, no one would be able to escape or protect themselves.
Communication with the outside world is also nearly impossible: public phone cards are running out, several machines have already been disconnected, and there is a risk of a total blackout of contact with families.
Amidst so much suffering, the prisoners make an urgent appeal to society and express deep fear.
They openly say: “It’s unlikely America will kill us, but the Islamic Republic certainly will!”
According to international human rights standards, in crisis situations like this, political and financial prisoners should be released on bail, while the others should be transferred to safer locations.
However, none of this is happening, and the fear is that the greatest risk to their lives comes precisely from within the prison system.
Published in 03/15/2026 12h14
Text adapted by AI (Grok) and translated via Google API in the English version. Images from public image libraries or credits in the caption.
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