Imprisoned since September 21, 2022, amid the Women, Life, Freedom protests, her family already fears for her health as she deteriorates in dire prison conditions amid heart disease.

Sepehri faces severe charges, including "collaboration with hostile countries," resulting in a 10-year sentence; "conspiracy and collusion," leading to five years of imprisonment; "insulting the leadership," resulting in two years of imprisonment; and "propaganda against the system," leading to one year of imprisonment.