Human rights groups say the strike started after six inmates were transferred to solitary confinement ahead of possible executions. Other Iranian human rights organisations said those inmates had been convicted of drug-related offences. Previous Promises Failed To End ConcernsThe current hunger strike is the second large-scale protest reported at Ghezel Hesar Prison in recent months. According to reports, more than 1,500 inmates staged a six-day hunger strike at the prison in October 2025. However, human rights activists later said those commitments were never carried out, according to Ynet.