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Mahboobeh Mousavi Arrested in Ahvaz

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ahvaz, HRANA, Mahboobeh Mousavi

On September 13, 2023, Mahboobeh Mousavi, previously detained during the 2022 nationwide protests, was once again apprehended by security forces in Ahvaz and transported to an undisclosed detention facility.

According to a source with close ties to Mousavi’s family, the arrest occurred at 12:00 p.m. at her residence, with the agents failing to provide an arrest warrant. During the operation, a search of her home was conducted, leading to the confiscation of some of her personal belongings.
The specific grounds for her arrest, her current whereabouts, and the charges against her remain unknown at this time.

It’s noteworthy that Mousavi had been previously arrested by security forces on December 11, 2022, amid the nationwide protests. However, her case was officially closed following her amnesty, which was granted under a “pardon and commutation” directive implemented in February 2023.

 

Security Forces Detain Two Tabriz Residents

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Amir-Hossein Aghaie, Mohammad-Reza Movahed, Tabriz

On Wednesday, September 13, security forces apprehended Amir-Hossein Aghaie and Mohammad-Reza Movahed, both residing in Tabriz. They were subsequently transported to an undisclosed detention facility.

The precise motives behind their detentions, their current locations, and the specific charges against them remain undisclosed at this time.

Movahed, a Master’s student specializing in international law, had previously faced arrest during the nationwide protests of 2022, ultimately securing his release on bail.

Arrest of Armin Rostami in Tehran

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Aida Rostami, Armin Rostami, Mahsa Amini, Tehran

Armin Rostami has been apprehended by security forces in Tehran and transported to an undisclosed facility.

The specific grounds for his arrest, his current whereabouts, and the charges against him remain unknown at this time.

Notably, Armin’s sister, Aida Rostami, was a 36-year-old physician who provided medical assistance to injured protestors during the 2022 nationwide protests, offering aid outside of medical facilities to protect their identities. On December 13, 2022, her death was reported under suspicious circumstances. While security-affiliated media outlets claimed her demise resulted from an accident, her family has confirmed the presence of torture marks on her body.

Background on the 2022 Nationwide Protests

The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her improper hijab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. Protesters came to the streets with the central slogan “Women, Life, Freedom” in protest against the performance, laws, and structure of the regime. During the nationwide protests, thousands of people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students, and civil rights activists, were arrested.

Arrest of Three Family Members in Tehran

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Evin Prison, HRANA, Mohmoud-Masoud Moeini, Parastoo Moeini, Tehran, ward 209, Zahra Safaie

On September 12, 2023, Zahra Safaie, Parastoo Moeini, and Mohmoud-Masoud Moeini, three members of the same family, were apprehended at their Tehran residence and are currently being held in Ward 209 of Evin Prison.

HRANA received information about their arrests from a source close to the family.

The exact reasons for their detentions and the charges brought against them are presently undisclosed. It’s worth noting that these detainees have previously encountered legal issues related to political matters and have been incarcerated in the past.

Four Azerbaijani-Turk Activists Detained in Tabriz

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Ali Babaie, Araz Ebrahim-Nejad, Azerbaijani Turk activists, Davoud Shiri, Javad Soodbar, Tabriz

On September 13, 2023, security forces in Tabriz apprehended four Azerbaijani-Turk activists and transported them to an undisclosed location. The detainees are Araz Ebrahim-Nejad, Javad Soodbar, Ali Babaie, and Davoud Shiri.

According to a source close to Babaie’s family, intelligence agents violently arrested Babaie at his workplace. Subsequently, they proceeded to his residence, conducted an extensive search, and confiscated some of his personal belongings.

The specific reasons for their arrests, their current whereabouts, and the charges against them remain unknown at this time. Notably, Davoud Shiri and Javad Soodbar have previously encountered legal issues and arrests related to their activism.

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Two Individuals Arrested in Gorgan

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Gorgan, HRANA, Nirvana Torbati, Parand Qaradaghi

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, security forces detained Parand Qaradaghi and Nirvana Torbati while they were at their workplace in Gorgan. Subsequently, the agents transferred them to an undisclosed facility.

A reliable source, with close ties to their family, shared details of their arrest, which occurred at the café where they were employed. Notably, the café has also been forced to cease its operations.

As of now, the motives behind their arrest and their current whereabouts remain shrouded in uncertainty.

Three Iranians Living Abroad Detained by Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence

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Iran prisoner swap, Mizan

The Ministry of Intelligence has detained three Iranian individuals residing abroad, accusing them of “leading protests” in Iran, according to a report by Mizan, the judiciary’s news agency. Mizan has also released a video featuring their “coerced confessions.”

The report asserts that the detainees were living in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States. Mizan mentions the identities of two of these individuals as Yaser (last name undisclosed) and Erfan (last name undisclosed), but it provides no information about the third person’s identity.

The report does not specify whether these individuals hold dual foreign citizenship or have solely obtained residency in the mentioned countries (UK, Germany, and the US).

Based on the published video, it appears that these individuals were apprehended upon their return to Iran.

These arrests follow a recent prisoner swap deal between Iran and Western countries in recent months and precede the imminent release of Iran’s frozen assets. Many observers believe that the Iranian government detains foreign and dual nationals to exert leverage in negotiations with Western countries or for political purposes.

Five Individuals Detained in Dehdasht

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Ali-Mahommad Parisaie, Dehdasht, Hamid Dastvaneh, Issa Foroughi, Jamal Asgari, Kolbar News, Mohsen Afranjinan

Security forces have apprehended Hamid Dastvaneh, Issa Foroughi, Ali-Mahommad Parisaie, Jamal Asgari, and Mohsen Afranjinan in Dehdasht, located in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province. This development was reported by Kolbar News.

These arrests occurred over the past three days, with no apparent presentation of arrest warrants by the authorities.

Details regarding the grounds for their detention, their current locations, and the charges brought against them remain undisclosed at this time. It’s worth noting that in recent days, four other Dehdasht residents have also been detained by security forces.

Teacher Union Activist Mohammad-Sadegh Fahimi Arrested in Yazd

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Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations, Mohammad-Sadegh Fahimi, Yazd

Teacher union activist Mohammad-Sadegh Fahimi was arrested in Yazd following pensioners’ protest rallies. The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations reported his detention and transfer to an undisclosed facility. It has been confirmed that Fahimi was apprehended by security forces at his residence.

The specific cause for Fahimi’s arrest and the allegations against him remain unknown at this time.

Fahimi is an active member of the Iranian Teachers’ Trade Association in Yazd Province.

Two Women Detained by Security Forces in Ilam

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Batool Omidi, Fakhri Omidi, HRANA, Ilam

On Monday, September 11, Batool Omidi and Fakhri Omidi were apprehended by security forces in Ilam and subsequently transferred to the city’s prison.

A source informed HRANA that “they were detained for distributing flyers pertaining to protests and have been placed in the quarantine section of Ilam Prison.”
As per this source, they have been accused of “spreading propaganda against the regime.”