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Pezhman Shahriari was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On August 17, 2018, authorities arrested Shahriari in Shiraz under unclear circumstances. He was reportedly denied access to a lawyer.

Six weeks following his arrest at an unspecified date, Shahriari was released on bail.

At an unspecified date, Shahriari was sentenced to one year in prison for "propaganda against the state" (Art. 500 IPC).

On an unspecified date, an appeals court reduced Shahriari's sentence to six months in prison.

On May 7, 2019, Shahriari was taken into state custody to begin serving his sentence.

In October 2019, Shahriari was released following the completion of his sentence.

It is reported that Shahriari was subjected to prolonged solitary while in custody.

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Majid Kashan was imprisoned for practicing his religion as a convert. 

On November 18, 2017, authorities arrested Kashan at a house-church. Kashan is believed to have been originally arrested for murder following the death of a friend in a mountain climbing accident. He was reportedly denied a lawyer and subjected to prolonged solitary confinement and torture. 

In April/May 2018, Kashan was sentenced to five years in prison. There are conflicting reports about the nature of the charges. United For Iran reports he was charged with "membership in organizations that aim to disrupt national security" (Art. 499 IPC) and "propaganda against the state" (Art. 500 IPC), whereas Middle East Concern reports he was charged with “founding or leading an organization that aims to disrupt national security" (Art. 498 IPC) for “membership in evangelistic groups and Christianity activity.”  At an unknown date, Kashan was acquitted of murder. 

In December 2018, it was reported that Branch 54 of the Tehran Appeals Court reduced Kashan's sentence to two years in prison.

In August 2020, it was reported that Kashan was still in prison and was serving a two-year sentence for "theft," a crime tied to the aforementioned murder case against him.  The circumstances of his trial and sentencing are unclear. 

On April 8, 2021, Kashan was reportedly released. 

Kashan is divorced with children.

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Sevada Aghasar was imprisoned for his religious activity and being associated with religious converts. 

In August 2013, authorities arrested Aghasar at the workplace of a friend in Karaj. He was reportedly denied access to a lawyer. 

In March 2014, Asghar was released after posting bail.

In April 2015, Asghar was reportedly sentenced to five years in prison for “action against national security through collusion and gathering."  Asghar remained out of prison on bail, until his appeal was rejected.

On July 4, 2017, Asghar was taken into state custody to begin serving his sentence at Evin Prison.

In May 2018, Asghar was granted a short release from prison.

In April 2019, Asghar was granted another short release from prison.

In July 2019, Asghar was released conditionally from prison.