Bahman, a literary writer and creative artist, is known for his illustrated copies of the Torah, Bible, and Psalms. He was detained on October 13, 2022, after giving an interview critical of the Iranian government to an Israeli TV channel. In December 2022, he was sentenced to death for espionage. In November 2024, Bahman began a hunger strike. In December 2024, his sentence was overturned and reduced to five years and one month.
Mehdi Bahman
Is case active: Yes
Country:Iran
Region:Middle East and North Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Imprisoned