A report on the arrest and temporary release of Noorollah Shamian, a Jewish citizen
Noorollah Shamian, a Jewish citizen of about 65 years old, who was arrested by security forces after returning from Israel and eventually transferred to Evin Prison, has recently been released on bail. This citizen, who had been living in Israel for about 6 years, was arrested after returning to Iran on pretexts including traveling to Israel and promoting the Jewish faith.
According to HRANA News Agency, the news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran, Nourollah Shamian, a Jewish citizen who was arrested by security forces in February 2020, was temporarily released from Evin Prison after posting bail.
According to information received by HRANA, Noorollah Shamian, a Jewish citizen of approximately 65 years old, has been facing charges after being arrested for traveling to Israel and propagating Judaism.
This Jewish citizen had lived in Israel for about 6 years before returning to Iran. Officials of the Islamic Republic and media outlets close to security institutions have not yet provided any information about his case.
Before his temporary release, Noorollah Shamian was held in Ward 4, Hall 2, Room 5 of Evin Prison.
It is said that this Jewish citizen was a member of the Tehran Jewish Association until 2013. As of the time of writing this report, HRANA has not been able to confirm this.
It is also worth noting that on Monday, January 5, 2020, Farahnaz Kahn, another Jewish citizen, was temporarily released from Evin Prison pending the completion of the trial. Ms. Kahn was also arrested by security forces after returning from Israel and returning to Iran and transferred to the women's ward of Evin Prison after the interrogations were completed.
It is unclear whether Mr. Shamian and Ms. Kahn have a joint case or were arrested in separate cases.
Previously, Mashallah Peskerkohan, another Iranian Jewish citizen, was sentenced to three years in prison for traveling to Israel. He completed his prison term in September 2020 by being sent on leave linked to release.
In November 2011, the Islamic Consultative Assembly approved a plan to increase the punishment for traveling to Israel. According to this resolution, any Iranian who travels to Israel will be sentenced to imprisonment for "two to five years" and will also be deprived of having a passport for "three to five years."
It is important to note that while travel to Israel is considered a crime under Iranian law, Iranian Jews, in addition to their religious affiliation with this region, have extensive family ties due to the large wave of Jewish immigration to this country after the revolution, and their travel to this country for religious or family purposes is common, which has been accompanied by security concerns in light of the Iranian government's foreign policies.
Source: HRANA
