Category: Freedom of Expression

Mehrak Karimi-Pour Andalibi Arrested in Tehran

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HRANA, Mehrak Karimi-Pour, Qarchak

HRANA – Mehrak Karimi-Pour Andalibi, a resident of Tehran, was arrested by security forces on March 27, 2026 and transferred to Qarchak Women’s Prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, on Friday, March 27, this citizen was arrested at her private residence by security forces and subsequently transferred to Qarchak Women’s Prison.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for her arrest or the charges brought against her.

Mehrak Karimi-Pour Andalibi, a Tehran resident, has previously also experienced imprisonment due to her activities.

Report on the Arrest of 857 Citizens in Various Cities for War-Related Reasons

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Ahmadreza Radan, Ashkan Kamali, HRANA, Omid Tajikkhah, Rasoul Nikzad

HRANA – In recent days, HRANA has reported the arrest of three citizens. Meanwhile, domestic media outlets have also reported the arrest of another 854 people on accusations such as espionage or sending information and content to foreign media outlets.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of these citizens as Ashkan Kamali, 19; Rasoul Nikzad, 21; and Omid Tajikkhah, a 19-year-old from Varamin. Based on information received by HRANA, they were arrested by security agents for sending videos and photographs to foreign media outlets and were subsequently transferred to Khorin Prison in Varamin.

Separately, according to IRNA, the national police chief announced that since the start of the recent war, 48 citizens described as “core members of opposition networks and groups and agents of espionage” had been detained. Ahmadreza Radan also stated that 46 individuals involved in selling Starlink equipment had been arrested in 19 provinces, and that “139 Starlink devices and routers were discovered.”

The official further added that, in addition to the arrest of 77 citizens accused of supporting an opposition group and engaging in related online activity, another 197 people had been detained for allegedly “sending images of missile impact locations to foreign networks.” Radan concluded by announcing the arrest of 481 citizens for what was described as “disrupting the psychological security of society as online activists.”

According to a report by Tasnim, the police commander of Aran va Bidgol County also announced the identification and arrest of five citizens accused of “having ties with one of the networks opposed to the government.”

These reports by domestic media did not provide further details, including the identities of those detained, the time and place of their arrest, or where they are being held.

It is worth noting that the military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the beginning of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related incidents across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirtieth day of the conflict, published last night.

Report on the Arrest of 62 People Across Several Provinces

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Faraja, Forced confession, HRANA, irgc, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Mazandaran, Tehran

HRANA – Domestic media outlets have reported the arrest of 62 citizens in the provinces of Kermanshah, Kurdistan, Isfahan, Kerman, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Mazandaran, and Tehran.

According to Tabnak, a number of citizens were arrested in four different provinces. In a statement, the Ministry of Intelligence announced the arrest of 30 citizens. According to the statement, security agents in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and Kurdistan provinces arrested 15 people on accusations of “cooperation with foreign countries.” In addition, 13 other citizens, accused of “sending information and coordinates of defense and sensitive sites to foreign media and countries,” were arrested in Kerman, Kurdistan, and Isfahan.

According to a report by ISNA, the Information Center of the Greater Tehran Police Command announced that an individual who had “sent the locations of inspection checkpoints and police units to anti-government channels” was identified and arrested.

Mersad News also reported that the commander of the IRGC in Songhor and Koliai County announced the arrest of one citizen in that county.

The report claimed that this citizen had been cooperating with foreign-based media outlets and had recorded images and videos from sensitive areas and sent them to those outlets. At the same time, a video of the individual’s forced confession was released, though it is unclear under what circumstances it was obtained.

Meanwhile, the FARAJA Intelligence Organization in Mazandaran Province announced that 30 citizens had been arrested in the province. The stated reason for their arrests was sending information and details related to provincial security and military sites to foreign media outlets.

These reports did not provide further details, including the identities of those arrested or their place of detention.

It is worth noting that the military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the beginning of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related incidents across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirtieth day of the conflict, published last night.

Report on the Arrest of Batool Gerami and Several Others in Gonabad

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Batool Gerami, Gonabad Prison, HRANA, Sajjad Samadi, بتول گرامی

HRANA – In recent days, Batool Gerami, the mother of Sajjad Samadi, one of those killed during the Dey protests, along with dozens of others, has been arrested for holding the last Thursday of the year memorial ceremony. Among those detained, Ms. Gerami, whose arrest was carried out with violence, has been transferred to Gonabad Prison.

According to Abdorrahman Boroumand Foundation, these individuals were detained for organizing a memorial ceremony at the gravesite of Sajjad Samadi on the last Thursday of the year. Security agents reportedly raided the ceremony, physically assaulted Ms. Gerami, and transferred her to a hospital. Despite her treatment not being completed, she was moved in recent days to Gonabad Prison with a broken shoulder.

The report does not specify the number of other detainees or the charges brought against them.

Sajjad Samadi, aged 23, was killed by live ammunition during the protests on January 9, 2026.

It is worth noting that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Tehran. Within two days, they spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these demonstrations became among the most widespread protests in recent years. Following the crackdown by security forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security institutions. For further information, you can refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” which documents the first fifty days following the onset of nationwide protests in Iran.

Graduate Student Arman Hajmohammadi Arrested in Yazd

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Arman Hajmohammadi, HRANA, Yazd, آرمان حاج محمدی

HRANA – Arman Hajmohammadi, a master’s student in civil engineering at Sharif University of Technology, has been arrested in recent days by security forces in Yazd. There is still no information about his whereabouts.

According to  Amir Kabir Newsletter, the student was detained in recent days at his residence in Yazd by security forces. Despite the passage of time, no information has yet been obtained regarding his place of detention.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained about the reasons for his arrest or the charges brought against him.

Arman Hajmohammadi is a master’s student in civil engineering at Sharif University of Technology.

It should be noted that military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the start of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related events across various parts of the country on a daily basis. For more information, you can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the twenty-eighth day of these conflicts, which was published last night.

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Dozens of Citizens Arrested in Connection with the War Across Several Provinces

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Dezful, Golestan, HRANA, Ilam, irgc, Isfahan, Kerman, West Azerbaijan

HRANA – Domestic media have reported the arrest of more than 84 citizens in Hamedan, Dezful, Semnan, and the provinces of Golestan, West Azerbaijan, Kerman, Isfahan, and Ilam on charges such as “cooperating with foreign media and sending images of missile impact sites and the locations of military centers to these outlets.” A video has also been published showing the forced confession of one of these citizens, though the conditions under which it was recorded remain unclear.

According to Tasnim, several citizens were arrested in Semnan. The report claims that these individuals were in contact with accounts affiliated with the Israeli government and had gathered information and facilitated potential attacks on areas in Semnan Province before being identified and arrested. The provincial police commander of Semnan further alleged that one of the detainees confessed to having requested a missile strike on the city of Semnan in communications with an alleged Israeli agent.

Meanwhile, IRIB reported that 46 citizens were arrested in the provinces of Golestan, West Azerbaijan, Kerman, Isfahan, and Ilam. According to this report, the arrests were carried out by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence on charges such as collecting images and sending them to Iran International.

The report also claimed that six of those arrested were members of opposition groups in the northwest of the country. Additionally, during these arrests, “a number of handguns and two Starlink devices” were discovered and confiscated.

In a separate report, Young Journalists Club announced the arrest of at least 36 citizens across three provinces. According to this report, 21 individuals were arrested in Kerman Province, 10 in Isfahan Province, and 5 others in Ilam Province by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence.

The report alleges that these individuals had sent information and images of certain locations to a foreign media outlet and opposition groups. It also stated that two Starlink devices were discovered and confiscated from them.

According to a report by Fars News Agency, one citizen was also arrested by security forces in Dezful. At the same time, a video of this individual’s forced confession was published, though it is unclear under what conditions it was recorded.

Mehr News Agency reported that the public relations office of the IRGC in Hamedan announced the arrest of an individual accused of recording and sending videos and images to foreign media outlets.

These reports did not provide information regarding the identities or places of detention of the arrested citizens.

It is worth noting that military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the start of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related events across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For further information, you can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the twenty-seventh day of the conflict, published last night.

Report on the Arrest of 113 Citizens in Tehran and Kashan

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Citizen arrested, irgc, Starlink

HRANA – The IRGC Intelligence Organization in Tehran announced the arrest of 103 citizens since the beginning of the war and stated that action has also been taken against 16 holders of Starlink devices and 400 sellers of cyber circumvention tools. Meanwhile, 10 citizens in Kashan were arrested by IRGC Intelligence forces for chanting slogans in support of parties involved in the war with Iran.

According to IRIB, the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Tehran reported the arrest of 103 citizens since the start of the war. The statement added that four individuals had intended to carry out “sabotage on Tehran’s electricity network infrastructure” but were identified and arrested. Five individuals affiliated with an opposition group, who allegedly “intended to make the streets unsafe,” were also detained by agents. Additionally, five citizens were arrested for “armed attacks on checkpoint patrols.” Another 90 citizens were detained for sending coordinates of sensitive locations and images of impact sites to foreign media outlets.

In another part of the statement, without specifying the nature of the measures taken, it was noted that action had also been taken against 16 holders of Starlink devices and 400 sellers of cyber circumvention tools.

Separately, Mehr News Agency, quoting the Prosecutor of Kashan, reported that early this morning, 10 individuals were arrested by IRGC Intelligence forces for chanting slogans in support of parties involved in the war with Iran.

The reports did not mention the identities of the detainees or their place of detention.

It is worth noting that military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the start of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related events across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For further information, you can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the twenty-seventh day of the conflict, published last night.

At least 16 Citizens Arrested in Tehran and Anar County

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Anar, irgc, Kerman, Tehran

HRANA – The Police Information Center of Kerman Province announced in a statement that 15 citizens were arrested in Anar County on charges of “criminal activities online and offline.” Meanwhile, a woman was arrested in Tehran for recording videos of explosion sounds and sending them to media outlets.

According to  ILNA, 15 citizens were arrested in Anar County. In its statement, the Police Information Center of Kerman Province cited “criminal activities in virtual and real spaces” as the reason for these arrests.

The statement further accused these individuals of “disturbing public opinion,” and legal cases have been opened against them.

The Student News Agency also reported the arrest of a woman in Tehran by the IRGC Intelligence Organization. The reason given for her arrest was recording videos of explosion sounds in Tehran and sending them to media outlets.

The reports did not mention the identities of the detainees, the time of their arrest, or their place of detention.

It is worth noting that military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the start of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related events across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For further information, you can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the twenty-seventh day of the conflict, published last night.

Over 15 Citizens Arrested by IRGC Intelligence Agents in Isfahan

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HRANA, irgc, Isfahan

HRANA – The IRGC Intelligence Organization in Isfahan has reported the arrest of more than 15 citizens in the province on charges described as “cooperating with foreign media and sending images of missile strike locations and the positions of military, relief, and checkpoint centers to these outlets.” Images of the forced confessions of three of these citizens have also been released, though the conditions under which they were recorded remain unclear.

According to Mehr News Agency, IRGC Intelligence in Isfahan has claimed that these individuals were cooperating with foreign media and sending images of locations targeted by missiles from countries involved in the war with Iran, as well as the positions of forces and military, rescue, and checkpoint sites.

At the same time, images of the forced confessions of three of these citizens have been published, though the circumstances of their recording are unknown.

The report does not provide further details, including the identities of the detainees or their place of detention.

It is worth noting that U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran began on February 28, 2026 . Since the start of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related developments across the country on a daily basis. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the 26th day of the conflict, published last night.

Six Citizens Arrested in Yazd for Using Starlink Equipment

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Starlink, Yazd

HRANA – Domestic media have reported the arrest of six citizens in Yazd over what has been described as “using Starlink equipment and sending news to foreign media outlets.” Additionally, 61 bank accounts linked to these individuals have been frozen.

According to Mehr, Ahmad Negahban, the commander of the Law Enforcement Forces in Yazd Province, stated that these individuals were detained for “using Starlink equipment.”

He added that during inspections by law enforcement forces, six Starlink devices were discovered and confiscated from these citizens. Furthermore, 61 bank accounts belonging to them have been blocked.

According to Negahban, the arrested individuals were “sending news and information to foreign media and selling internet services.”

The report does not provide further details, including the identities of the detainees or their place of detention.

It is worth noting that U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran began on February 28, 2026 . Since the start of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related developments across the country on a daily basis. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the 26th day of the conflict, published last night.