Initially, Tabarzadi was held in the political ward 209 of Tehran’s Evin Prison. After protesting the execution of five Kurdish activists, he was transferred to Rajaeeshahr prison.”Heshmatollah Tabarzadi at a rally to protect elections result. Tabarzadi raised his finger to signal victory in this photo, Tehran, September 2009. Over the years, his articles appeared in reformist outlets, and he became associated with movements that sought greater democracy and civil liberties.
