Writers, bloggers, and social media users have been arrested and imprisoned for speaking out against the government or criticizing its policies. Another major concern is the treatment of political prisoners and activists. Iran has one of the highest rates of political prisoners in the world, with thousands of individuals detained for their political beliefs or activism. Many are subjected to torture, forced confessions, and unfair trials, and are often denied access to legal representation or medical care. Human rights organizations have documented cases of political prisoners being subjected to solitary confinement, beatings, and other forms of physical and psychological torture.
