According to informed sources, Ali Moezzi, a 71-year-old political prisoner, was suddenly transferred from Ward 4 of Evin Prison to Qezel-Hesar Prison on the morning of Saturday, February 15, 2025. Reports indicate that he was subjected to physical violence during the transfer.
Moezzi, who suffers from multiple health issues, was forcibly relocated despite his critical medical condition. The exact location within Qezel-Hesar where he has been placed remains unknown.
Deteriorating Health and Lack of Medical Care
Ali Moezzi has previously been diagnosed with prostate cancer, for which he underwent surgery. However, due to inadequate medical care in prison, his treatment remained incomplete, leading to a worsening of his condition. He also suffers from kidney problems, hearing loss, and severe knee arthritis. The lack of proper medical attention in Evin Prison exacerbated his pain and suffering.
Background on Ali Moezzi’s Political Imprisonment
Ali Moezzi, born in 1953 in Qom, is a long-time political prisoner and a supporter of the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (PMOI/MEK). He has spent over 12 years in Iranian prisons across different decades.
1980s: Imprisoned between 1981 and 1984 in Evin, Gohardasht, and Qezel-Hesar prisons, where he was subjected to torture. His brother was executed in the 1980s for alleged ties to the PMOI.
2000s & 2010s: Arrested multiple times, serving sentences in Evin and Gohardasht prisons.
Latest Arrest (2022): On October 1, 2022, at 5 a.m., security forces raided his home and arrested him in connection with the nationwide protests. He was taken to solitary confinement in Ward 209 of Evin Prison for interrogation before being transferred to Ward 8.
April 16, 2023: He was moved from his ward to solitary confinement in Ward 209, where he was subjected to further pressure and interrogation.
August 18, 2023: After four months in solitary confinement, Moezzi was sentenced to six years and three months in prison by Judge Salavati, a well-known figure in Iran’s Revolutionary Court system.
Moezzi’s forcible transfer to Qezel-Hesar Prison raises concerns about his health and safety, given the prison’s notorious conditions and lack of medical facilities. Human rights organizations have repeatedly called for his release due to his deteriorating health.
