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Detailed Report on the Ninth Day of Protests: More Than 1,200 Protesters Arrested

Posted on January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 by . .

Children, Freedom of Expression, Labor and Guilds, News

Erfan Bozorgi, HRANA, Mansour Mokhtari, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Mohammad Qasem Rousta, Mostafa Fallahi, Parviz Boroumand, Reza Kianian, Reza Moradi Abdolvand, Sajad Babaei, Vahab Ghaedi

HRANA – For the ninth consecutive day, protests and strikes continued across numerous cities in Iran. Analysis of collected and verified data shows that despite an increasingly securitized environment, the expanded presence of law enforcement and security forces, ongoing street-level confrontations, and the use of live ammunition in some areas, the geographic scope of the protests has not diminished. On the contrary, diverse forms of protest activity have persisted nationwide. In recent days, at least 257 locations in 88 cities across 27 provinces have witnessed protest gatherings. During this period, at least 1,203 citizens were arrested, and at least 29 protesters lost their lives.

Protests that initially took shape in the form of strikes and labor-related gatherings entered a new phase on the ninth consecutive day. Alongside the continuation of some labor actions, street protests and student demonstrations at several universities have also been reported.

Background to the Protests

The protests emerged in a context where economic pressures on broad segments of society have reached a critical stage, and clear signs of disruption in the cycle of daily livelihoods are visible. Repeated surges in exchange rates, prolonged market instability, and the continuous decline in purchasing power have darkened and rendered unpredictable the economic outlook for households and trade activists alike, turning financial insecurity into a widespread experience.

In the days leading up to the start of the protests, reports indicated that exchange rates had crossed new thresholds, alongside a downturn in the capital market and capital outflows. Analysts have interpreted this trend as a shift of liquidity toward safer markets such as gold and foreign currency, and a decline in public trust in economic policies. At the grassroots level, the consequences have included the closure or partial shutdown of trade units, increasing difficulty in sustaining small businesses, and the spread of protest and strike waves in various cities, protests rooted not in a single short-term factor, but in the long-term accumulation of livelihood pressures and the erosion of hope for improved conditions.

Geography of the Protests

Based on updated and aggregated information, at least 257 locations across Iran have witnessed protests, street gatherings, or labor strikes in recent days. These protest activities have been reported in 27 provinces nationwide, and during the same period, 17 universities have also seen student-led protest actions.

Over the past 24 hours, reports have been received of protest gatherings in the cities of Ilam, Arak, Hamedan, Amol, Lahijan, Malekshahi, Semnan, Shalamzar, Bojnord, Babol, Koushk, Yasuj, Parand, Tehran, Asgharabad, Bandar Ganaveh, Marvdasht, Najafabad, Abadeh, Eslamabad-e Gharb, Sanandaj, Sari, Farsan, Shandiz, Sonqor, and Birjand.

An examination of the geographic pattern of the protests indicates that these activities have not been limited to major metropolitan areas, but have also extended to smaller cities and various regions across the country. This reflects the increasingly widespread nature of the protests and the participation of diverse social groups in the protest movement.

Methods of Protest and Slogans

Verified reports indicate that the protests on the ninth day, similar to previous days, encompassed a diverse range of demands. Slogans voiced during gatherings went beyond livelihood and economic grievances, also including criticism of governance, objections to restrictions on individual and social freedoms, and calls for justice.

Within the framework of its human rights mission, HRANA focuses its reporting on slogans and demands that are directly related to violations of human rights or the pursuit of fundamental freedoms and civil rights. The persistence of these demands across different parts of the country reflects the depth of public discontent and the overlap of economic, social, and political grievances within the ongoing protests.

Conduct of Law Enforcement–Security Forces and Details of Violence

On the ninth day of nationwide protests, reports and videos received by HRANA continue to indicate the persistence of a heavy security atmosphere and the use of repressive measures by law enforcement and security forces to prevent the formation or expansion of protest gatherings. Reports from various cities document violent crackdown, gunfire, the use of tear gas, and the arrest of protesters.

On the ninth day of protests, at least four videos of forced confessions by detained citizens in Tehran, Malard, Parand, and Darreh Shahr were published by official media outlets. It remains unclear under what conditions these videos were recorded, and there are serious ambiguities regarding how these confessions were obtained. Similar videos of forced confessions by protesters had also been broadcast in previous days by security institutions or media outlets close to them.

Alongside these developments, official narratives presented by local authorities regarding some of the fatalities have been met with skepticism from eyewitnesses and unofficial reports. Details surrounding the circumstances of these deaths remain under review and subject to verification.

Fatalities and Injuries

According to HRANA’s updated information, the deaths of at least 29 people during the nine days of protests have been confirmed. Of these, two were affiliated with law enforcement–security forces. Additionally, 64 cases of injuries among protesting citizens have been recorded to date, most of which resulted from pellet and rubber bullets.

Fars News Agency, a media outlet close to security institutions, claimed in a report that from the beginning of the protests up to last night, approximately 250 police officers and 45 Basij members were injured. Based on these figures, the number of injured military and law enforcement personnel reaches 314 as of the time of this report.

According to information confirmed by HRANA, during the past 24 hours, the deaths of Reza Moradi Abdolvand in Azna; Sajad Babaei in Qorveh; Mohammad Qasem Rousta in Marvdasht; Mansour Mokhtari in Marvdasht; Erfan Bozorgi in Marvdasht; Vahab Ghaedi in Azna; and Mostafa Fallahi in Azna have been confirmed in connection with protests in these cities.

The newspaper Emtedad, citing an informed source, confirmed that as a result of violence by law enforcement–security forces in Malekshahi and the use of live ammunition, at least 12 people were injured and three others lost their lives.

Internet Disruption

During the recent protests, the policy of imposing internet restrictions has not relied on a complete network shutdown, but rather on the implementation of gradual, localized, and calculated disruptions. Under this approach, basic connectivity has been maintained, while the quality and stability of the connection have been weakened to the extent that practical use of the internet for communication, messaging, and coordination has faced serious difficulties. This method reflects an approach that, instead of overt disconnection, relies on eroding network functionality and undermining users’ trust in internet access.

Field observations from Tehran and other cities show that these restrictions have not been applied uniformly; their intensity and form have varied depending on location, time, and service provider. In some areas, mobile or fixed-line internet access was cut off for hours, while in others the connection was weak, unstable, and effectively unusable. This apparent dispersion and lack of uniformity indicate the targeted implementation of restrictions in sensitive areas and protest sites, a model that reduces protesters’ communication capabilities without provoking widespread public backlash.

From a technical perspective, many of these disruptions are not clearly visible in aggregate data, as they are applied at local network levels or higher communication layers. At the same time, intensified filtering, widespread blocking of circumvention tools, and interference with commonly used protocols have led to service instability and a noticeable decline in traffic. The result of these combined measures is a network that may appear technically “connected,” but in practice has lost the capacity for stable data transmission and has become an ineffective tool for users.

Arrests

Over nine days of protests, at least 1,203 protesting citizens have been arrested; however, the actual number of detainees is estimated to be significantly higher.

Individually identified arrests on the ninth day:

1. Navid Kahro – Arrested in Rasht; place of detention unknown; released.
Source: United Students
Note: Student
2. Hessam Ghadiri – Arrested in Rasht; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
Note: Student
3. Mohammad Babakhani – Arrested in Eqbaliyeh; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
4. Mehdi Kahani – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
Note: 17-year-old minor
5. Reza Chakav – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
6. Milad Shapsandi – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
7. Mehdi Fahimi – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
8. Armin Karimi – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
9. Amir Mohammad Sohrabian – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
10. Mohaddeseh Razzazadeh – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
11. Ali Saraei – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
12. Amir Yousefzadeh – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
13. Mohammad Mehdi Aydian – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
14. Jafar Rahbari – Arrested in Darreh Shahr; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
15. Nima Naseri – Arrested in Darreh Shahr; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
16. Hassan Nourdinvand – Arrested in Darreh Shahr; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
17. Mohammad Amin Bazgir – Arrested in Darreh Shahr; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
18. Mehdi Gheysar Beigi – Arrested in Malekshahi; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
19. Nabi Omidi – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
Note: Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Ilam
20. Iman Cheshteh – Arrested in Mahabad; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
Note: Student
21. Meysam Nouri – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
22. Moein Fazeli – Arrested in Badreh; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
23. Reza Abdshahi – Arrested in Badreh; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
24. Arya Karimi – Arrested in Badreh; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
25. Behzad Abbasi – Arrested in Chardavol; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
26. Hiva Abbasi – Arrested in Chardavol; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
27. Mostafa Faraji – Arrested in Malekshahi; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
28. Javad Malek – Arrested in Malekshahi; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
29. Ali Sajadian – Arrested in Sarableh; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
30. Milad Karami – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
31. Amir Morad Haseli – Arrested in Badreh; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
32. Alireza Naghizadeh – Arrested in Sarableh; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
33. Omid Aini – Arrested in Dehloran; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
34. Sahand Nejatbakhsh – Arrested in Tehran; place of detention unknown; released.
Source: United Students
Note: Student
35. Amin Karimi – Arrested in Tehran; place of detention unknown; released.
Source: Amir Kabir Newsletter
Note: Student
36. Mobin Safdari – Arrested in Tehran; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Amir Kabir Newsletter
Note: Student
37. Ali Bijani Banari – Arrested in Gachsaran; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
38. Alireza Maki Zadeh Banari – Arrested in Gachsaran; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
39. Mohsen Sabzi Zadeh Banari – Arrested in Gachsaran; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
40. Hassan Maili – Arrested in Hamedan; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
41. Sajad Nazemkani – Arrested in Gachsaran; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
42. Ayoub Karimi – Arrested in Malekshahi; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
43. Parviz Yazdani – Arrested in Bojnord; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Baloch Activists Campaign
44. Ehsan Masoudi – Arrested in Tehran; place of detention unknown; released.
Source: United Students
Note: Student
45. Alireza Rasouli – Arrested in Tehran; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Amir Kabir Newsletter
Note: Student
46. Ruhollah Karami – Arrested in Dehloran; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
47. Mobin Oulad – Arrested in Darreh Shahr; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
48. Bijan Maghsoudi – Arrested in Darreh Shahr; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
49. Noushad Arabi – Arrested in Sarableh; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
50. Amirhossein Seidi Boujani – Arrested in Kermanshah; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
51. Amir Lotfi – Arrested in Ilam; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
52. Mohammad Alinesab Banari – Arrested in Gachsaran; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
53. Amir Hossein Bahrampour – Arrested in Mashhad; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
54. Erfan Kaskani – Arrested in Sabzevar; held in the quarantine ward of Sabzevar Prison; detained.
Source: HRANA
55. Esmail Salehabadi – Arrested in Joveyn; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
56. Abolfazl Mohammadi – Arrested in Sabzevar; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
57. Ebrahim Derakhshan – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
58. Ahmadreza Madani – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
59. Ahmad Karami – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
60. Arya Sabzpour – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
61. Omid Mohammadi – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
62. Hassan Emouri – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
63. Shahab Gholamian – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
64. Ali Hassan Behamin – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
65. Alireza Oveisi – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
66. Alireza Rostami – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
67. Mohammad Amin Rasti-Zadeh – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
68. Mohammad Mokhtari – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
69. Mehrdad Shabanzadeh – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
70. Neda Gerami – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
71. Yashar Shahbazi – Arrested in Yasuj; held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility; detained.
Source: HRANA
72. Abolfazl Azarian – Arrested in Behbahan; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: HRANA
73. Ahmad Reza Hashemi – Arrested in Behbahan; place of detention unknown; released.
Source: HRANA
74. Siroos Mohammadi Khorasani – Arrested in Behbahan; place of detention unknown; released.
Source: HRANA
75. Mohammad Shafiei – Arrested in Behbahan; held in Behbahan; detained.
Source: HRANA
76. Sadra Yousefi – Arrested in Darreh Shahr; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
77. Ali Darabi – Arrested in Darreh Shahr; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa
78. Keyomars Vaezhi – Arrested in Sonqor; place of detention unknown; detained.
Source: Kurdpa

Group Arrests or Arrests Without Identity Confirmation on the Ninth Day
(Based on media reports or HRANA field investigations):

1. The arrest of at least 100 citizens in Bojnord
2. The arrest of 7 citizens in Tehran, Bandar Abbas, Qom, Yasuj, Malard, and Darreh Shahr
3. The arrest of five students at the University of Birjand
4. The arrest of 14 individuals in Qazvin
5. The arrest of a number of citizens under the age of 20 in Yazdanshahr
6. The arrest of two individuals in Isfahan
7. The arrest of at least four students at Noushirvani University of Technology in Babol

International Reactions

As nationwide protests continued and security crackdowns intensified in Iran, international reactions and statements also increased.

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, once again warned the Iranian government against the use of violence against protesters. He stated, “If they start killing people like they did in the past, in my view they will face a very severe blow from the United States of America.”

Reaction of Iranian Government Officials

Inside the country, government officials continued to emphasize a security-based narrative of the protests. Today, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the Speaker of Parliament, described protesters as “rioters” and “instigators of unrest,” and claimed they were linked to “intelligence services.”

The head of the judiciary, speaking at a meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council, threatened protesters and stated that those arrested would face decisive action and that there would be “no leniency.” Stressing zero tolerance toward what he described as “riots,” he ordered that individuals who had assisted protesters, even if they had not participated directly in demonstrations, should be prosecuted.

The IRGC’s Lorestan branch also issued a statement announcing the end of what it called a “period of leniency,” declaring that the “agents and organizers of the unrest will be identified decisively and dealt with legally in the shortest possible time.” Meanwhile, the spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described the U.S. president’s warnings regarding the suppression of protesters in Iran as “psychological warfare” by the United States and Israel.

In the executive sphere, the government announced internet restrictions and shutdowns in certain areas. The Minister of Communications stated that this policy was neither “absolute nor permanent” and was being implemented with security and livelihood considerations in mind. At the same time, Parliament approved the general outline of the 2026 budget bill, promising “livelihood reforms”, a move observers have interpreted as an attempt to contain growing public discontent.

Domestic Reactions (Civil and Public Figures)

The Iranian Writers’ Association issued a statement supporting the people’s “unconditional right to protest,” calling on writers, freedom-seeking artists, and aligned institutions around the world to “be the loud voice of support for the people of Iran and not allow the government to once again fill prisons and cemeteries with protesters.” The statement noted that the Islamic Republic was founded on the “killing, torture, and imprisonment of opponents, critics, and freedom seekers,” emphasizing that the government has consistently responded to street protests with a “uniform pattern,” including “direct gunfire at protesters and the fabrication of cases against detainees.”

The Khorasan Bar Association, reacting to the recent protests, stressed the need to uphold citizens’ rights and human dignity and announced its readiness to play an advisory role in legal dialogue. The statement emphasized that peaceful protest against economic conditions is legitimate and must be distinguished from violent or destructive acts that exploit such protests.

Cinema actor Reza Kianian, in defense of the protesters, wrote on his personal page that it is young people with no future, the unemployed, shopkeepers, and employees whose income does not cover their expenses who are protesting. He stressed that protesters take to the streets out of desperation to make their voices heard.

Homayoun Shajarian, a traditional Iranian music singer, announced the cancellation of his concerts, writing that due to the pain and suffering experienced by the people and the violence faced by protesters, he was unable to perform. Parviz Boroumand, former goalkeeper of Iran’s national football team, addressed officials, stating: “The voice of Iran’s oppressed, dignified, and honorable people must be heard; these people are not rioters.”

Conclusion

The ongoing protests, which began in Tehran’s bazaar, have entered their ninth day marked by geographic expansion, increased public participation, and an intensified presence of security forces. The combination of livelihood-related and political demands, rising arrests, and authorities’ simultaneous economic and security-oriented efforts to contain the crisis reflect the government’s heightened sensitivity to the continuation of these protests.

HRANA continues to collect, verify, and complete information related to these protests and will publish supplementary reports should the gatherings persist or expand further.

Detailed Report on the Seventh Day of Protests; Increase in the Arrest of Teenagers and Broadcast of Forced Confessions

Posted on January 3, 2026January 3, 2026 by . .

Children, Freedom of Expression, Labor and Guilds, News, Other

Ahad Ebrahim-Pour, Amirhossein Bayati, Delfan, HRANA, irgc, Tehran’s Grand Bazaar

HRANA – Protests and strikes in cities across Iran entered their seventh day today, January 3. Analysis of updated and verified data indicates that despite an intensified security climate, the expanded presence of law enforcement-security forces, and continued on-the-ground confrontations in some areas, the nationwide scope of the protests has remained extensive, with demonstrations continuing in diverse forms. Over the past seven days, protests have been recorded at least 174 locations in 60 cities across 25 provinces. During this period, at least 582 individuals were arrested, and at least 15 protesting citizens lost their lives.

Protests that initially began with strikes and trade-related gatherings continued into their seventh consecutive day, taking the form of street demonstrations, limited trade actions, and student protests at several universities. As on previous days, reports indicated that law enforcement–security forces resorted to violence, employed crowd-control measures, carried out arrests, and imposed a heightened security atmosphere in a number of cities.

Background of the Protests

Geography of the Protests

Based on updated and aggregated information, at least 174 locations in Iran have witnessed protests, street gatherings, or trade strikes over the past seven days. These protests have been reported across 25 provinces, and during this period, 18 universities have also seen student protest activities.

In the past 24 hours, which constitute the seventh day of protests, protest gatherings were recorded in 12 cities across 8 provinces, including Kazerun, Malekshahi, Kermanshah, Shiraz, Mashhad, Arkavaz, Isfahan, Tehran, Hafshejan, Karaj, Shahrekord, and Fardis. Among these, two protest actions on the seventh day were reported by university communities, falling within the same 18 universities included in the cumulative seven-day statistics. Available data indicate that despite daily fluctuations in the intensity and spread of protests, universities have continued to serve as one of the focal points of dissent.

An examination of the geographic distribution of protests shows that these activities have not been limited to major metropolitan areas, but have also encompassed smaller cities and various regions of the country, reflecting the horizontal expansion of the protests and the participation of diverse social groups in this wave of demonstrations.

According to verified reports up to the time of publication, a total of 174 protests have been reported over the past seven days in 60 cities across 25 provinces. Eighteen student gatherings at 15 universities are also included in these figures.

Methods of Protest and Slogans

A review of verified videos and reports indicates that, as in previous days, the protests on the seventh day reflected a broad spectrum of demands. The slogans voiced during these gatherings ranged from livelihood and economic grievances to criticism of governance, opposition to restrictions on individual and social freedoms, and calls for justice.

In some gatherings, protests took the form of trade strikes, the closure of commercial units, or short-term street assemblies, while in others, limited and dispersed marches were reported. The repetition and prevalence of these themes across different cities indicate that the boundary between trade-related and everyday demands and political demands has become blurred, and that the ongoing protests have taken shape on the basis of accumulated, multilayered grievances.

Within the framework of its human rights mission, HRANA focuses its reporting on slogans and demands that are directly related to violations of or calls for human rights, fundamental freedoms, and citizens’ civil rights. The persistence of these demands in various parts of the country reflects the depth of public discontent and the overlap of economic, social, and political demands within the context of the ongoing protests.

Conduct of Law Enforcement-Security Forces and Details of Violence

On the seventh day of nationwide protests, published reports and videos continue to indicate the persistence of a heavy security atmosphere and the use of repressive measures by law enforcement- security forces to prevent the formation or expansion of protest gatherings. Videos released from various cities show violent confrontations, gunfire, the use of tear gas, and the arrest of protesters.

In a number of cities, reports have emerged of citizens being injured as a result of gunfire by law enforcement-security forces. In some cases, citizens have refrained from seeking medical treatment out of fear of arrest. Videos have also been published showing the violent arrest of citizens, including women protesters, in public spaces, indicating the use of physical force during arrests.

Field reports suggest that in some cities, protest gatherings have extended into symbolic spaces or main thoroughfares, prompting law enforcement-security forces to use crowd-control tools to disperse protesters. At the same time, the widespread deployment of security forces in main streets, squares, and around sensitive urban centers has been reported, with the security atmosphere intensifying in parts of these cities.

Alongside these developments, official accounts provided by local authorities regarding some of the deaths have been met with doubt by eyewitnesses and contradicted by unofficial reports. Details surrounding the circumstances of these deaths remain under review and subject to verification.

Fatalities

According to updated information from HRANA, the deaths of at least 16 people during the seven days of protests have been confirmed. Among the fatalities, at least one was a member of law enforcement-security forces, while the remaining cases involve protesting citizens.

In several instances, official narratives presented by authorities have conflicted with eyewitness accounts and unofficial information, and details regarding how these individuals lost their lives are still being investigated and verified. For example, on the evening of Friday, January 2, 2026, during popular protests in the city of Qom, one protester lost their life. While the Provincial Security Council confirmed the death of this citizen, it claimed that the individual died as a result of the explosion of fireworks they were carrying. However, eyewitnesses have challenged the official account, stating that the protester’s death occurred as a result of actions by security forces present at the scene.

Separately, the political and security deputy governor of Qom reported the death of a 17-year-old teenager from Qom during protests the previous night, claiming that the teenager was killed by gunfire from protesters.

HRANA has also been able to confirm the identities of two other protesting citizens who died as a result of violence by law enforcement–security forces: Amirhossein Bayati in Hamedan and Ahad Ebrahim-Pour in Delfan.

The agency emphasizes that due to severe restrictions on information, security pressure on families, and a closed media environment, the number of fatalities may increase or details in some cases may change. This section will be updated if new information becomes available.

Arrests and Security Pressures

Over the past seven days of protests, at least 582 protesting citizens have been arrested, although the actual number of detainees is estimated to be significantly higher.

Simultaneously with street protests by citizens, reports received by HRANA from Karaj Central Prison indicate that prisoners in Wards 15 and 16 were forcibly transferred to other wards by prison authorities, and these two wards have been designated to hold detainees from the recent protests.

Today, HRANA also received reports from Qom Prison indicating that approximately 200 detained citizens have been transferred to this facility. These individuals were arrested during the protests, and HRANA is currently investigating their identities.

Meanwhile, reports from Yasuj indicate that at least 81 people have been arrested in recent days, 70 of whom are under the age of 18 and have been transferred to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center and Yasuj Prison. Eleven other detainees remain held in security detention facilities.

According to published information, a significant portion of those arrested are teenagers. In Sabzevar, Zahra Mahdavi, Faraz Ziaei, Meysam Zakeri, Nazanin Zahra Mousavi, Saba Mahroomi, and Houman Balashabadi, all 17 years old, were arrested and transferred to the Mashhad Juvenile Rehabilitation Center. In Izeh, Shahpour Alborzi and Hessam Mohammadi, both 16 years old, were arrested by security forces. In Yasuj, Ilya Akvanian, a 15-year-old teenager, was also arrested.

Intelligence forces of the IRGC in Isfahan arrested two teenage girls during yesterday’s protests in the city. At the same time, a video of their forced confessions was published, though it is unclear under what conditions it was recorded. In the video, the two teenagers claim they received money from an individual to participate in street protests.

As arrests continued, a number of students and citizens were detained in various cities. Majid Jamshidzadeh, an undergraduate industrial design student at Iran University of Science and Technology, was arrested in Tehran and transferred to an unknown location. Amir Mohammad Rostami, an architecture student approximately 26 years old, was arrested during protests in Nazi Abad, Tehran, and was beaten at the time of arrest. Mohammad Saebi, a former member of the University of Tehran’s student trade council, was arrested by security forces in Yazd. Amirhossein Khaleghi, a law student at Rajaee University in Qazvin, was arrested at Khayyam Square in Qazvin, and Yousef Rezaei, a petroleum engineering student in Yasuj, was also arrested in the city. No information is available regarding the location of detention or charges against these two students. In addition, Erfan Tajabadi, Erfan Abed in Sabzevar, and Pouria Keyshams, Arman Soleimani, Nemat Heydari, and Mohammad Karimi in Masjed Soleyman; Peyman Yousefi in Dezful; and Parsa Akaber in Yasuj are among other reported detainees.

In Mashhad, Mohammad Taheri Parsa; in Nahavand, Amir Mohammad Khazaei and Alireza Khazaei; in Kashmar, Reza Abdi; and in Esfarayen, Ali Ghavidel, Abbas Beidi, Arian Heydari, Issa Shakouri, Peyman Mirzaei, and Alireza Ja’fari were arrested. In Kermanshah, Sepideh Kermanshahi, Setareh Mohammadi, Sayeh Shooshtari Kermanshahi, and Reza Shooshtari were among those detained and later released on bail. In Dehloran, Reza Seifi and Ilya Ghasemi were arrested, while in Darreh Shahr, Mohammad Taha Zeynivand, Peyman Hassanvand, Amin Shokri-Pour, Shahrooz Shokri-Pour, and Esmail Zohrabi were detained. In Zahedan, Zobair Barahoui, Hanif Barahoui, Omar Gamshadzehi, Ehsan Naroui, and Abdulrahman Naroui were arrested, and in Gachsaran, Mohammad Miri was also listed among detainees.

Additionally, Soheila Hejab, a civil activist, was violently arrested in Fardis, Karaj, and transferred to Kachouei Prison. Her physical condition has been reported as poor. In Harsin, four citizens, Yousef Safari, Peyman Hosseini, Morteza Hosseini, and Ehsan Hosseini, were arrested on the evening of January 1 and transferred to the IRGC detention facility in Kermanshah. Reza Abdi, 35 years old, from Kashmar and the father of two children, was also arrested today by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence in the city due to his online activities.

With the identification of six additional citizens, Mohammadreza Borichi, Kian Salarnejad, Zobair Barahoui, Hanif Barahoui, Omar Gamshadzehi, Ehsan Naroui, and Abdulrahman Naroui, the number of detainees from yesterday’s protest gathering in Zahedan has risen to 10. Previously, the arrest of three others had been reported. Among them, Kian Salarnejad is a student of industry and mining engineering at the University of Sistan and Baluchestan.

In most of these cases, no information has been released regarding the detainees’ place of detention or the charges against them.

Kurdpa News Agency published the identities of 47 citizens arrested in Kermanshah and Ilam provinces. Among them are four teenagers, Fardin Hatami, Reza Khosravi, Mohammadjavad Zarei, and Abolfazl Zarei, from Moromori in Abdanan, as well as Mohammadmehdi Karami, a 17-year-old teenager arrested in Harsin. According to the report, Arshia Joushan and Omid Beiranvand were arrested in Dehloran. In the same city, Kourosh Nouri along with Alireza Salehi, Farzad Shokri, Milad Kiadi, Omid Malekmohammadi, Sharif Azad, Shayan Momeni, Amirhossein Alizadeh, Fardin Aghaei, Ali-Mohammad Heyati, Abolfazl Jamkhaneh, Sajjad Azad, Abdullah Azad, Erfan Farahmand, Alireza Rahmani, and Amirreza Rahmani were also arrested. Meanwhile, additional arrests were reported in other cities in Ilam Province, including Abolfazl Ghasemi, Sattar Zeidi, Reza Heydari, Saman Gholami, and Shayan Aslmarz in Darreh Shahr, and Rahim Sadeghi in Sarableh, who was transferred to an unknown location. In Kermanshah Province, Younes Jamshidi, Milad Shirazi, and Navid Rostami were arrested, and in Harsin, Rahman Azarang, Sajjad Kakaei, Shapour Rashidi, and Mehdi Bali were arrested along with Mohammadmehdi Karami. Later, Zahed Afshari, Yousef Kakavand, and Noureddin Mousazadeh were also arrested. In Sarpol-e Zahab, seven citizens, Mehdi Karimi, Jabbar Jamshidi, Ghaem Badri, Masoud Aghaei, Ahad Moradi, Esfandiar Sarvari, and Askar Najafi, were arrested by plainclothes security forces and transferred to unknown locations.

During the protests in Esfarayen, Ali Ghavidel, Abbas Beidi, Arian Heydari, Issa Shokouri, Nader Tavakoli, and Peyman Mirzaei were arrested by security forces on the evening of 11 Dey. It has also been reported that Alireza Jafari was arrested today in the city. Additionally, Mohsen Heydarbigy, Morad Haseli, Amin Nourmanesh, and Farhad Mohammad Rashid were arrested in Badreh County.

As part of continued responses by security institutions, the police commander of Shushtar announced the arrest of several protesters during Thursday night protests in the city, claiming that “a handgun, 12 machete blades, and a magazine blade” were seized from them. At the same time, the IRGC “Ruhollah” Public Relations Office in Markazi Province announced the arrest of two citizens by IRGC intelligence agents, alleging that they were “administrators of two hostile and riot-inciting channels.” Images published by state broadcaster IRIB show IRGC intelligence taking control of two Telegram groups and posting messages threatening members with identification and arrest.

Separately, the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Chardavol announced the arrest of several citizens during last night’s protests in Sarableh, stating that others had been identified and “would be arrested today and tomorrow.” Mohammad Sohrabzadeh described these citizens as “organized elements” and claimed they had engaged in “gunfire” during the protests, without specifying their identities or number.

Meanwhile, the IRGC Abolfazl Public Relations Office in Lorestan reported the arrest of three citizens in Khorramabad, alleging that they were in contact with an overseas media outlet with the aim of “destroying public property.” The identities of the detainees were not disclosed, and a video of their forced confessions was released. Another video of a forced confession by a detained citizen was also published by media outlets close to security institutions. In the video, recorded under unclear conditions, a young man expresses regret over posting protest-related content on his personal Instagram account.

Reactions

On the seventh day of protests, Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, in his first remarks since the start of the new wave of nationwide protests, emphasized the need to confront what he described as “riots.” He stated that protest, in his view, is acceptable and that dialogue with protesters is possible, but added that “a rioter must be put in their place,” stressing that dialogue with “rioters” is futile. In another part of his remarks, he referred to recent protests by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants, describing the bazaar as “one of the most loyal segments to the system.” He claimed that the Islamic Republic cannot be confronted in the name of the bazaar and alleged that some individuals are exploiting the economic demands of merchants to undermine and destabilize the country. He also described sharp fluctuations in exchange rates and the devaluation of the national currency as “unnatural,” attributing them to “the enemy.”

Today, Mai Sato, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, warned about the escalation of confrontations by security forces against protesters in various parts of the country. She stated that signs of a growing pattern of confrontation and violence nationwide are evident. Emphasizing the need to respect citizens’ fundamental rights, she called on Iranian authorities to uphold freedom of expression, freedom of association, and the right to peaceful assembly, and to refrain from using excessive force against protesters. Sato also warned that a repetition of violent crackdowns similar to those during the “Woman, Life, Freedom” movement could have serious consequences for the country’s civic space, stressing that citizens must be able to express peaceful protests without fear of repression.

Amnesty International also expressed serious concern over reports of protesters being killed in Iran and urged Iranian authorities to respect the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, and to refrain from using violence and unlawful lethal force against protesters.

Conclusion

The ongoing protests, which began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, have entered their seventh day marked by expanded geographic spread, increased public participation, and an intensified security presence. The combination of livelihood and political demands, the rise in arrests, and authorities’ efforts to simultaneously manage the crisis through economic and security measures underscore the government’s heightened sensitivity to the continuation of these protests.

HRANA continues to collect, verify, and complete information related to these protests and will publish supplementary reports should the gatherings persist or expand.

Arrest of 81 Teenagers in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and 200 Citizens in Qom During Protests

Posted on January 3, 2026 by . .

Children, Freedom of Expression, Labor and Guilds, News

HRANA, Qom, Yasuj

HRANA– During nationwide protests in various cities, 81 teenagers were arrested by security forces. Of these, 70 have been transferred to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center and Yasuj Prison, while 11 others are being held in detention facilities of security institutions in Yasuj. Additionally, simultaneous with a protest gathering in Qom County, 200 citizens were arrested and transferred to Qom Prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, following protests in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, 81 teenagers were arrested by security forces. Among them, 70 were transferred to the Juvenile Rehabilitation Center and Yasuj Prison, and 11 others are being held in detention facilities of security institutions in Yasuj.
Meanwhile, media outlets close to security institutions reported the arrest of 200 citizens in Qom. These individuals were transferred to the city’s prison after their arrest.

Further details in this regard, including the identification of those detained, are still under review by HRANA.

It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants, which began on Sunday in Tehran, expanded beyond bazaars and commercial centers as of Tuesday, January 30. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests have become one of the most widespread demonstrations of recent years. For more information, you may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the sixth day, published last night.

Drug-Related Offenses: Two Prisoners Executed in Kashan Prison

Posted on November 5, 2025 by . .

Children, Executions, News

HRANA’s, Kashan prison

HRANA – At dawn on Tuesday, November 4, two prisoners previously sentenced to death on drug-related charges were executed in Kashan Prison.

The prisoners had earlier been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

Further details, including the identities of the two prisoners, are still being investigated by HRANA.

At the time of this report, the executions have not been announced by prison officials or other relevant authorities.

According to HRANA’s report, in 2024, over 52 percent of executed prisoners had been convicted on drug-related charges. Over the past ten years, individuals convicted of drug trafficking have accounted for 40 percent of all executions. Unfortunately, HRANA’s statistics show no progress in reducing executions for drug-related offenses.

Two Citizens, Including a Minor, Arrested by Security Forces in Oshnavieh

Posted on September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 by . .

Children, News, Other

Mohsen Dehar, Oshnavieh, Zaniar Shadikhah

HRANA – On Thursday, September 18, two citizens, including a teenager, were arrested by security forces in Oshnavieh and transferred to an undisclosed location. They have been identified as Zaniar Shadikhah and Mohsen Dehar.

According to Kurdpa, the identities of those arrested are: Zaniar Shadikhah, 17 years old, Mohsen Dehar, 24 years old, both residents of Singan village, Oshnavieh County.

Yesterday, Thursday, September 18, intelligence agents raided the family homes of these two citizens without presenting a judicial warrant and arrested them.

As of this writing, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for their arrest, their whereabouts, or the charges against them.

It is worth noting that two days ago, intelligence agents also arrested two other 16-year-old teenagers, Diyar Gargul and Alan Tabnak, in the same county.

Security Forces Arrest Two 16-Year-Olds in Oshnavieh

Posted on September 17, 2025September 17, 2025 by . .

Children, News, Other

Alan Tabnak, Diyar Gargul, HRANA, Oshnavieh

HRANA – Early this morning, two 16-year-old teenagers, identified as Diyar Gargul and Alan Tabnak, were arrested by security forces in Oshnavieh and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to Kurdpa, the arrests took place on Wednesday morning, September 17. Security agents reportedly raided the family homes of the teenagers without presenting a judicial warrant and detained them.

So far, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for their arrest or their current whereabouts.

Arbitrary arrests, transferring detainees to undisclosed locations, and leaving families in the dark about the fate of their loved ones are routine practices of the Iranian regime’s security agencies, such as the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC Intelligence Unit. This pattern of behavior stands in clear violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, known as the Nelson Mandela Rules.

Continued Detention of Six Teenagers in Sanandaj

Posted on September 15, 2025September 15, 2025 by . .

Children, News, Prisoners

Behrouz Rashidi, Ehsan Sabouri, IRGC Intelligence, Kamyaran, Kawan Sabouri, Payam Hosseini, Sanandaj, Soran Mozaffari, Uraz Zamani

HRANA – Six 17-year-old teenagers from Kamyaran remain in detention in Sanandaj, held without clear legal status.

According to Kolbar News, on Sunday, September 14, 2025, Kawan Sabouri, Uraz Zamani, Behrouz Rashidi, Soran Mozaffari, and Payam Hosseini were transferred from the Kamyaran Ministry of Intelligence detention facility to the IRGC Intelligence Detention Facility in Sanandaj (Shahramfar) for interrogation. Ehsan Sabouri was transferred to the Juvenile Correction and Rehabilitation Center in Sanandaj.

The families of the teenagers report that security forces have refused to provide any information regarding the reasons for the arrests or the charges brought against them.

Ehsan Sabouri and Kawan Sabouri were arrested on September 11, while Payam Hosseini was detained a day earlier, on September 10, by security forces in Kamyaran. Uraz Zamani, Behrouz Rashidi, and Soran Mozaffari had been arrested earlier on September 7 in the same city.

It is noteworthy that Soran Mozaffari suffers from diabetes and requires continuous medical supervision and regular insulin injections to manage his condition.

Two Teenagers Arrested by Security Forces in Kamyaran

Posted on September 11, 2025 by . .

Children, News, Other

Behrouz Rashidi, Kamyaran, Uraz Zamani

HRANA – On Monday, September 8, Uraz Zamani and Behrouz Rashidi, two teenagers from Kamyaran, were arrested by security forces in this county and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to Kolbar News, their arrests took place on Monday, September 8, without the presentation of a judicial warrant, carried out by security forces at their family homes.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding their whereabouts, the reasons for their arrest, or the charges against them.

17-Year-Old Teenager Arrested by Security Forces

Posted on September 11, 2025 by . .

Children, News, Other

Abdollah Azizi, Qasr-e Qand

HRANA – Yesterday, September 10, 17-year-old teenager Abdollah Azizi, a resident of Qasr-e Qand, Sistan and Baluchestan province, was arrested by security forces in this county and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to Rasank News, his identity has been reported as Abdollah Azizi, 17, and a resident of Azizabad village, a district of Qasr-e Qand County. According to the report, Mr. Azizi was arrested without the presentation of a judicial warrant, with the use of violence by security forces, and taken to an undisclosed location.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges against him.

Ongoing Detention and Lack of Information on 16-Year-Old Mohammad Ascharavi

Posted on July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 by . .

Children, News

Abadan, Mohammad Asacharavi, Mohammad Asakareh, Ramshir

HRANA – Sixteen-year-old poet Mohammad Ascharavi (Asakareh), a resident of Abadan, was arrested by security forces on Sunday, June 22, and remains in custody with no information about his whereabouts.

According to information received by HRANA, security agents detained Mohammad at his family home without presenting a judicial warrant. Following his arrest, he was transferred to an undisclosed location. Despite 23 days having passed, authorities have yet to reveal where he is being held.

A source close to the family told HRANA: “Mohammad was arrested for reciting poems critical of the government during a gathering in the city of Ramshir. He had also been summoned twice recently by the Ministry of Intelligence in Abadan but had refused to comply.”

As of now, no official charges have been announced against him. Ascharavi is a 16-year-old poet from the Salich neighborhood of Abadan.

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Detailed Report on the Ninth Day of Protests: More Than 1,200 Protesters Arrested