Category: Freedom of Expression

Two Brothers Detained by Security Forces in Paveh

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Freedom of Expression, News
Nowzad Valadbeigi, Paveh, Sabah Valadbeigi, صباح ولدبیگی, نوزاد ولدبیگی

HRANA – Sabah Valadbeigi, a retired teacher, has been detained by security forces in Paveh County for the past 12 days and is being held in one of the security detention facilities in Kermanshah. His brother, Nowzad Valadbeigi, was also arrested by intelligence forces in Paveh, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, the two brothers, Sabah Valadbeigi and Nowzad Valadbeigi, are currently in detention.

According to the report, on the evening of Monday, July 1, 2026, intelligence agents raided the family home of Sabah Valadbeigi in the village of Nuryab, in Paveh County, Kermanshah Province, and arrested him without presenting a judicial warrant.

One day after his arrest, Mr. Valadbeigi briefly contacted his family by phone and informed them that he had been transferred to one of the security detention facilities in Kermanshah for interrogation. He has since been denied access to legal counsel and family visits, while the security authorities have refused to provide any information regarding his condition or legal case.

In addition, Nowzad Valadbeigi, Sabah’s brother, was also arrested in recent days by intelligence agents in Paveh and transferred to an undisclosed location.

No information is currently available regarding the reasons for their arrests or the charges brought against them.

Sabah Valadbeigi is a retired teacher, environmental activist, head of the “Noor” mountaineering group in Paveh, and a former district governor (Bakhshdar) of Bayangan and the Central District of Paveh.

Report on the Arrest of Kameen Korki in Mashhad

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Amin Korki, HRANA, Kameen Korki, Mashhad, Ruhollah Korki

HRANA – Kameen Korki, the brother of death row political prisoner Ruhollah Korki, was arrested by security forces in Mashhad on Friday, July 3. His whereabouts remain unknown.

According to HRANA, Kameen Korki has now been held in detention for eight days.

Based on information received by HRANA, Kameen Korki was arrested by security forces in Mashhad on Friday, July 3, and transferred to an undisclosed location. A source close to the Korki family confirmed the arrest and told HRANA that, today, a notification was issued through Iran’s Sana electronic judiciary system informing him that his case had been referred to Branch 257 of the Investigative Office of the Mashhad Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office.

According to the source, Kameen has had no contact with his family throughout his detention, further intensifying their concerns about his condition and whereabouts.

At the time of writing, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges brought against him.

Kameen Korki, aged approximately 34, is a married resident of Tehran. He is the brother of Ruhollah Korki, a political prisoner sentenced to death, and Amin Korki, who was arrested during the nationwide protests of December 2017. It is worth noting that Amin Korki died under unclear circumstances in April 2018 after being re-arrested.

Javad Behdad Arrested by Security Forces

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HRANA, Javad Behdad, Khorramabad, جواد بهداد

HRANA – On the evening of Tuesday, July 7, Javad Behdad, a resident of Khorramabad, was arrested by security forces in the city and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, Javad Behdad has been arrested by security forces. Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Behdad was arrested at his home on the evening of Tuesday, July 7, by security forces. The arrest was carried out without the presentation of a judicial warrant and was accompanied by violence.

As of the time of writing, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest or his whereabouts.

Faroud Veisi and Farhad Ghafourizadeh Arrested in Kermanshah

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Farhad Ghafourizadeh, Faroud Veisi, HRANA, Meysam Veisi, Mojtaba Veisi, Yarsan faith

HRANA – On the evening of Wednesday, July 8, Faroud Veisi and Farhad Ghafourizadeh, two residents of Kermanshah, were arrested by security forces in the city and taken to an undisclosed location. They are relatives of Meysam and Mojtaba Veisi, who were killed in connection with the 2026 nationwide protests.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, Faroud Veisi and Farhad Ghafourizadeh have been arrested.

According to the report, the two men were detained by security forces on a street in Kermanshah on the evening of Wednesday, July 8, and subsequently transferred to an undisclosed location. Faroud Veisi is the brother of Meysam and Mojtaba Veisi, while Farhad Ghafourizadeh is their cousin.

Their arrests reportedly coincided with the family’s preparations to hold memorial and 40th-day commemoration ceremonies for Meysam and Mojtaba Veisi.

As of the time of writing, no information has been made available regarding the charges against the two men.

Meysam and Mojtaba Veisi, followers of the Yarsan faith, had been pursued by security forces in connection with the 2026 nationwide protests. On the morning of Thursday, May 28, 2026, they were fatally shot by the IRGC intelligence agents in a village in Dalahoo County.

It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

Fatemeh Jami Arrested in Gorgan, Held for 10 Days

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Fatemeh Jami, Gorgan, HRANA, فاطمه جامی

HRANA – Fatemeh Jami, a resident of Gorgan, has been detained by security forces for the past 10 days and has been formally charged at the prosecutor’s office in the city.

Based on information received by HRANA, Fatemeh Jami was arrested at her home on June 30 by officers of the Cyber Police (FATA). She was subsequently brought before the Gorgan Prosecutor’s Office, where she was formally charged with insulting the Supreme Leader and communicating with anti-government groups.

A source familiar with the case confirmed the report to HRANA, stating that the arrest was related to her online activities, particularly on Instagram.

Fatemeh Jami, the mother of a 16-year-old son, is a resident of Jami Township in Gorgan.

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Report on the Arrest of Hossein Alizadeh in Eslamshahr

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Eslamshahr, Hossein Alizadeh, HRANA

HRANA – Hossein Alizadeh, a resident of Eslamshahr, was arrested by security forces in the city on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

According to HRANA, Hossein Alizadeh, a resident of Eslamshahr, has been in detention for six days.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Alizadeh was arrested by security forces in front of his home in Eslamshahr on Saturday, July 4, 2026, and transferred to an undisclosed location. Since his arrest, he has made only one phone call to his family, during which he did not disclose his place of detention.

At the time of writing, the reasons for his arrest and any charges brought against him remain unknown.

Hossein Alizadeh, a surveying engineer residing in Eslamshahr, has previously faced arrest and judicial proceedings in 2022 and 2025 on charges including spreading false information, assembly and collusion, and propaganda against the state.

January 2026 Protests: Five Detainees Held in Urmia Prison Sentenced

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Behzad Samadzadeh, Farshad Souri, Gholamreza Abdollahzadeh, HRANA, Karim Masoudi, Sardar Pourmirzaei, Urmia

HRANA – Karim Masoudi, Behzad Samadzadeh, Sardar Pourmirzaei, Gholamreza Abdollahzadeh, and Farshad Souri, all detained during the nationwide protests in January 2026 and currently held in Urmia Central Prison, have been sentenced to prison by the Revolutionary Court of Urmia.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, five citizens, arrested during the nationwide protests in January 2026, have been sentenced to imprisonment.

According to the ruling issued by Branch 3 of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia, Karim Masoudi and Sardar Pourmirzaei were each sentenced to two years of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “acting against national security.” Of these sentences, 18 months of Masoudi’s sentence and 17 months of Pourmirzaei’s sentence were suspended. Gholamreza Abdollahzadeh was also sentenced by the same branch to one year of discretionary imprisonment, which was reduced to nine months after he accepted the court’s ruling.

Separately, Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court of Urmia, presided over by Judge Doosti, sentenced Behzad Samadzadeh to two years of discretionary imprisonment on the charge of “acting against national security,” with 18 months of the sentence suspended. Farshad Souri was also sentenced by the same branch to one year in prison, which was later reduced to nine months after he accepted the verdict.

The five citizens were arrested by security forces in Urmia on January 8, 2026, during the nationwide protests. After completing the interrogation process, they were transferred to Urmia Central Prison, where they remain in custody.

It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

Denial of Phone Calls and Family Visits; Azar Yahu’s Detention Continues at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad

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Azar Yahu, Mashhad, Vakilabad prison, آذر یاهو

HRANA – Azar Yahu remains in detention at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad without a clear legal status, despite 125 days having passed since her arrest. Since Sunday, July 5, she has been subjected to a disciplinary ban on phone calls and family visits.

According to HRANA News Agency, Azar Yahu remains in detention at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad without any judicial resolution to her case.

A source familiar with the matter and close to Yahu’s family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “Since Sunday, July 5, Azar Yahu has been deprived of phone calls and family visits as a disciplinary measure and has been transferred to Ward 6 of Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. Prison officials have claimed that the disciplinary action was taken because she had published a statement about her conditions in prison. However, she has not published any such statement.”

The source added that although 125 days have passed since Ms. Yahu’s arrest, no verdict has yet been issued in her case, which remains under judicial review.

Azar Yahu, aged approximately 39, has been charged with “collaboration with Israel.” According to reports received by HRANA, the charge is based on her online activities, including the use of stickers on social media. Authorities have also cited her presence in the streets and dancing on the day of Ali Khamenei’s death as additional reasons for her arrest.

She was arrested in Mashhad by the IRGC Intelligence Organization on March 5, 2026.

Rashed Emami and Shlir Modirzadeh Arrested in Paveh

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Paveh, Rashed Emami, Shlir Modirzadeh

HRANA – Yesterday, Rashed Emami and Shlir Modirzadeh, a married couple from Paveh, were arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in the city and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, two citizens were arrested in Paveh. The individuals have been identified as 33-year-old Rashed Emami and Shlir Modirzadeh, both residents of Paveh.

According to the report, on Monday, July 6, 2026, Ministry of Intelligence agents entered the couple’s home in Paveh and arrested Mr. Emami. Several hours later, the agents returned to the residence and violently arrested Ms. Modirzadeh as well. The couple was arrested without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

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

Rashed Emami, a resident of Paveh, has previously been subjected to security-related harassment and arrest.

January 2026 Protests: Kamal Khan-Babayi Sentenced to Death

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HRANA, Kamal Khan-Babayi, moharebeh, Qazvin

HRANA – Kamal Khan-Babayi, one of those arrested during the nationwide protests in January 2026, has been sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Qazvin Revolutionary Court on the charge of “enmity against God” (moharebeh).

According to HRANA, Kamal Khan-Babayi, arrested during the January 2026 protests, has been sentenced to death.

According to information received by HRANA, Branch 1 of the Qazvin Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Asadi, sentenced Kamal Khan-Babayi to death on the charge of moharebeh through alleged participation in the destruction of public property. Following an appeal against the ruling, his case has been referred to the Supreme Court for review.

A source familiar with the case and close to the family confirmed the news in an interview with HRANA, stating: “One of the alleged acts cited against Mr. Khan-Babayi is the breaking of two surveillance cameras.” The source added that this has raised concerns regarding the handling of his judicial proceedings.

Kamal Khan-Babayi was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents on January 15, 2027. He was held for approximately 10 days at The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility, where he was interrogated and beaten in an effort to extract forced confessions. He was subsequently transferred to Choobindar Prison in Qazvin.

Kamal Khan-Babayi, aged approximately 32, is married, has one child, and is from Qazvin County.