Arman Kianivafa

Shahinshahr, Isfahan

At risk of execution

Prison: Prison: Isfahan Central Prison (Dastgerd)
Arrested: Arrested: January 25, 2026
Demographic: Demographic: Man
Social identity: Social identity: Healthcare Worker
Latest status: Latest status: Prisoner
Last update: Last update: February 23, 2026

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Arman Kiani Vafa, 24, a member of the medical staff, was arrested along with his two brothers on 5 Bahman 1404 in Shahinshahr and transferred to Isfahan Central Prison. Rumors of a death sentence have been denied by the Isfahan judiciary and the case has been declared to be in the investigation stage.

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András LÁSZLÓForeign Affairs Committee
To[email protected]
SubjectUrgent case of Arman Kianivafa – request for parliamentary engagement
BodyDear András LÁSZLÓ, I am writing regarding the case of Arman Kianivafa, who is currently at risk of execution in Iran. Arman Kiani Vafa, 24, a member of the medical staff, was arrested along with his two brothers on 5 Bahman 1404 in Shahinshahr and transferred to Isfahan Central Prison. Rumors of a death sentence have been denied by the Isfahan judiciary and the case has been declared to be in the investigation stage. Further information is available here: https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/71414769-37ca-4359-9e86-48c7c704da98/page/p_zkwf39o10d In its January 2026 resolution on repression in Iran, the European Parliament strongly condemned the continued use of the death penalty and reaffirmed its position on listing the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, as well as restricting Iranian diplomats’ access to Parliament premises. These steps reflect Parliament’s commitment to accountability and consistent human rights scrutiny. In this context, political sponsorship of detainees sentenced to death remains a particularly effective and structured instrument. Sponsorship, combined with raising the case in plenary or committee, submitting written questions to the EEAS, and facilitating speaking opportunities for human rights defenders or family members, can ensure sustained follow-up rather than isolated statements. Your engagement could make a meaningful contribution to keeping this case under active parliamentary consideration. Sincerely, A concerned citizen
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Reinhold LOPATKAForeign Affairs Committee
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SubjectTranslating Parliament’s Iran Position into Case-Based Protection – Arman Kianivafa
BodyDear Honourable Reinhold LOPATKA, I am writing to bring to your immediate attention the case of Arman Kianivafa, who is reportedly facing execution in Iran. Arman Kiani Vafa, 24, a member of the medical staff, was arrested along with his two brothers on 5 Bahman 1404 in Shahinshahr and transferred to Isfahan Central Prison. Rumors of a death sentence have been denied by the Isfahan judiciary and the case has been declared to be in the investigation stage. The European Parliament’s January 2026 resolution on repression in Iran, along with its firm position regarding the IRGC and the restriction of access for Iranian representatives, marked a clear escalation in the EU’s political response. To ensure these positions remain impactful, it is crucial that they are consistently applied to individual cases where lives are at imminent risk. In this regard, I respectfully ask you to consider a more structured, preventive approach: – Adopting Arman Kianivafa under a formal political sponsorship mechanism focused specifically on prisoners sentenced to death. – Requesting that this case be included in official parliamentary communications and raised in dialogues with EU foreign policy representatives. – Supporting dedicated briefings or side-events in Parliament featuring Iranian human rights advocates and experts monitoring execution cases. – Promoting a coordinated initiative among Members to track and publicly reference named detainees at risk, reinforcing sustained oversight rather than one-time statements. When individual prisoners are visibly linked to elected representatives, it increases transparency and international scrutiny. Consistent political association can serve as a deterrent in cases where proceedings lack due process safeguards. Additional reporting and documentation related to this case can be found here: https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/71414769-37ca-4359-9e86-48c7c704da98/page/p_zkwf39o10d Given the irreversible nature of the death penalty, timely engagement and sustained visibility may be decisive. Sincerely, A concerned citizen
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Antonio LÓPEZ-ISTÚRIZ WHITEForeign Affairs Committee
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SubjectUrgent case of Arman Kianivafa – request for parliamentary engagement
BodyDear MEP Antonio LÓPEZ-ISTÚRIZ WHITE, I am writing regarding the case of Arman Kianivafa, who is currently at risk of execution in Iran. Arman Kiani Vafa, 24, a member of the medical staff, was arrested along with his two brothers on 5 Bahman 1404 in Shahinshahr and transferred to Isfahan Central Prison. Rumors of a death sentence have been denied by the Isfahan judiciary and the case has been declared to be in the investigation stage. Further information is available here: https://lookerstudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/71414769-37ca-4359-9e86-48c7c704da98/page/p_zkwf39o10d In its January 2026 resolution on repression in Iran, the European Parliament strongly condemned the continued use of the death penalty and reaffirmed its position on listing the IRGC as a terrorist organisation, as well as restricting Iranian diplomats’ access to Parliament premises. These steps reflect Parliament’s commitment to accountability and consistent human rights scrutiny. In this context, political sponsorship of detainees sentenced to death remains a particularly effective and structured instrument. Sponsorship, combined with raising the case in plenary or committee, submitting written questions to the EEAS, and facilitating speaking opportunities for human rights defenders or family members, can ensure sustained follow-up rather than isolated statements. Your engagement could make a meaningful contribution to keeping this case under active parliamentary consideration. Sincerely, A concerned citizen
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