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Iranian human rights lawyer Amirsalar Davoudi reportedly suffered a mild heart attack on November 8 while held in solitary confinement in Isfahan prison, according to Iranian human rights groups. Voice of America reported on 10 November 2026 that Norway-based Iran Human Rights (IHRNGO), citing an unnamed source, said Davoudi was taken to Al-Zahra Hospital in Isfahan for treatment, discharged on Monday and returned to prison. The source said Iranian authorities blamed his deteriorating health on a change in his medication during detention, although Davoudi was not taking any medication when he was arrested on October 11, 2026, while attending court to defend a client. He was among the lawyers in the so-called "Alikhani Square" protests case, in which more than 50 people were arrested and tried over the January 2026 protests in Isfahan and at least 12 were sentenced to death. Davoudi also officiated by phone at the wedding of detained protesters Alireza Sepahi and Mahshad Keshani, hours before Sepahi was executed, and media outlets later published an audio recording of the ceremony. Voice of America said the hospital transfer came amid growing concerns about his health and personal safety in detention.