Human rights organizations have expressed deep concern following reports that Najmeh Amini, a 23-year-old accounting student in Iran, has been sentenced to death on charges of blasphemy linked to a post on social media. Amini is currently detained in Vakilabad prison, located in Mashhad, a city in Iran’s north-east region.

According to legal proceedings, Amini received two separate sentences. In one hearing, she was sentenced to death for blasphemy, while in another, she was given a prison term of more than 12 years—specifically, 12 years, six months, and one day—on charges related to acting against national security and spreading propaganda.

The death sentence has drawn alarm from international rights groups, which highlight an increasing trend of harsh penalties, including executions, issued in cases tied to freedom of expression and political dissent in Iran. The authorities have yet to publicly comment on Amini’s case.

Vakilabad prison, where she is held, has been noted in past reports for its severe conditions and for housing political prisoners and those accused of security offenses. The case unfolds amid a broader context of intensified judicial measures in Iran targeting individuals accused of undermining national security or criticizing the government, often through online platforms.

Legal experts and activists continue to monitor the situation closely, emphasizing concerns over due process and the use of blasphemy charges as a tool to curb dissent within the country.