At Least Eight Citizens Arrested in Different Cities

HRANA – Four citizens in Selseleh County, one in Shirvan County, and three others in Eslamshahr were arrested on allegations including “contact with foreign media outlets and disturbing public opinion.” A video of the forced confession of one of these individuals has also been published, though the conditions under which it was recorded remain unclear.

According to Mehr News Agency, four citizens were arrested in Selseleh. Police in Lorestan Province announced that at dawn today, Tuesday, March 31, officers in Selseleh County arrested four individuals accused of “intimidation and disturbing public opinion.” The report claims that these citizens had gone door to door telling residents that an airstrike had occurred and urging them to evacuate the area. The accused have reportedly been handed over to the relevant judicial authorities for legal proceedings.

According to another Mehr report, the Shirvan police commander announced the arrest of an individual accused of contacting a foreign television network and asking countries involved in the war to attack his city of residence. A video of this citizen’s forced confession has also been released, although the circumstances in which it was filmed are unknown.

According to Tasnim, the Eslamshahr prosecutor stated that three individuals described as “agents linked to networks affiliated with the Israeli regime” were arrested in the county. Their arrest was reportedly related to recording and sending videos and messages to those networks.

These reports did not mention the identities of those arrested or the locations where they are being held.

It should be noted that the military attacks by the United States and Israel against 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 may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirty-first day of the conflict, published last night.

At Least 67 Citizens Arrested in Connection with the War

HRANA – Domestic media outlets have reported that at least 67 citizens have been arrested in connection with the war: one in Robat Karim, two in Naein, ten in Tabriz, and 54 in the provinces of Tehran, Gilan, Fars, and Kermanshah.

According to Ham-Mihan, the Robat Karim prosecutor claimed that a citizen who had “recorded and sent footage expressing happiness over the attack on the Saba Battery factory to foreign media outlets” was identified and arrested.

In another report, Ham-Mihan announced that 10 citizens were arrested in Tabriz by police forces. According to the report, these individuals had allegedly been “sending information about the locations of security forces, as well as images and videos of projectile impact sites, to foreign media outlets.” It is further claimed that four of them were arrested on charges of espionage for countries involved in the war, including the United States and Israel.

Separately, Mehr News Agency reported that two citizens were arrested in Naein County. The Naein police commander stated that two citizens who had been “communicating with and sending information to foreign media outlets” were identified and detained.

In another report, IRIB News announced that 54 citizens were arrested in four provinces by the Ministry of Intelligence. According to the Ministry, 41 were arrested in Tehran, five in Fars Province, and eight in Gilan and Kermanshah Provinces.

According to this report, these individuals were arrested on allegations including “communication with countries involved in the war and opposition groups, intent to carry out terrorist acts, sending images of missile strike locations, filming and photographing such sites, and sending the material to Iran International.”

The same report added that during the arrests, authorities allegedly discovered and seized several homemade bombs, bladed weapons, a handgun, three organizational communication devices, one pistol, and one Starlink satellite internet device.

The reports did not provide further details, including the identities of those arrested, the exact dates and locations of the arrests, or where they are being held.

It should be noted that the military attacks by the United States and Israel against 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 may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirty-first day of the conflict, published last night.

Mehrak Karimi-Pour Andalibi Arrested in Tehran

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.

Political Prisoners Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi Executed

HRANA – The Judiciary Media Center has announced the execution of death sentences against Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi, two political prisoners held in Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj, carried out at dawn today, Tuesday, March 31.

According to Mizan, the Judiciary Media Center, the executions were carried out this morning after the sentences had been upheld by the Supreme Court and the defendants’ appeals had been rejected.

The death sentences against Babak Alipour and Pouya Ghobadi, along with four others, had previously been issued on the charge of “baghi” (armed rebellion) through alleged membership in groups opposed to the state. In July of last year, the Supreme Court overturned this ruling and referred the case to a parallel branch for reconsideration.

In November 2025, they were retried in Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. Ultimately, on December 7, 2025, the same branch reissued the death sentences for these political prisoners and formally notified their lawyers.

Regarding Babak Alipour, the Judiciary Media Center has claimed that he had been in contact via cyberspace with one of the “liaisons” of the MEK (People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran). It alleged that, “at this person’s request to carry out an armed operation, he traveled from Gilan to Tehran and fired a projectile weapon (launcher) at the building of one of the country’s institutions. Of the four launchers used, only two functioned.”

As for Pouya Ghobadi, the same institution claimed that he had also “participated in several terrorist actions under the direction of the MEK.” According to the report, Ghobadi “was in a safe house assembling parts of explosive packages.” It further alleged that he had been in contact with one of the group’s liaisons through Telegram and had intended to illegally cross the border in order to receive the training necessary for conducting operations in Tehran.

Babak Alipour was arrested by security forces in Tehran in autumn 2023. On February 23, 2024, Pouya Ghobadi was also arrested in Chaldoran County and transferred to Maku Prison.

These individuals were formally charged in May 2024 in Branch 5 of the Tehran Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office, and were later transferred in the summer of that year to Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

Yesterday, the death sentences of Akbar Daneshvar-Kar and Seyed Mohammad Taghavi-Sangdehi, other defendants in the same case, were also carried out.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran. Based on this report, executions increased by 119% compared to 2024.

Day 31 of U.S. and Israeli Attacks on Iran: Humanitarian Concerns Amid Hundreds of Strikes

HRANA– In the last 24 hours, and as of March 30, 2026, at 18:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 422 attacks across 187 incidents in 21 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 27 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). The attacks over the past 24 hours have damaged residential units, particularly dozens of mixed residential-commercial buildings in the city of Sanandaj.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 30, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 6 civilians were killed and 21 civilians were injured.

Aggregated data since the beginning of the conflict on February 28, 2026, based on incidents recorded in the incident tab and using minimum values for figures marked “more than”:

• Civilian fatalities: 1,574 people (including at least 236 children)

• Military fatalities: 1,211 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 707 people

Note on official statements: Alongside HRANA’s independent reporting, several official aggregated figures were also recorded today by state media, including:

The Ministry of Health announced the latest casualty and injury figures as follows: “24 healthcare defenders killed, 41 ambulances damaged, 1,021 surgeries performed, 114 members of the national health team injured, 53 emergency bases damaged, 44 treatment centers damaged, 204 health centers damaged, and 6 hospitals evacuated.”

The head of the Ministry of Education’s Information and Public Relations Center stated: “234 students were killed in the Zionist-American regime’s attack on our country. Of these, 128 were boys and 99 were girls. In addition, 5 were male preschool children and 2 were female preschool children. He further stated that 56 education staff members were killed in the attack, including 10 male staff, 39 female staff, as well as 5 retired men and 2 retired women.”

Mohajerani, the government spokesperson, said: “In the continuation of the recent war, 246 of the dead were women, 216 were under the age of 18, and 17 were under the age of 5 among our fellow citizens.”

Since these figures are presented in aggregate form and cannot be accurately matched to specific incidents, they have not been included in the event-based calculations used in HRANA’s independent reporting section of this review. They are mentioned here solely as a record of official statements.

1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours

In the last 24 hours, incidents were reported across multiple provinces, reflecting a geographically dispersed pattern of hostilities. In a large portion of the incidents, the method/type of attack has not yet been confirmed and has been recorded as “undetermined.” In cases where the attack type was identifiable, airstrikes and drone attacks were reported.

Preliminary analysis shows that Tehran Province, accounting for 47% of all recorded attacks, ranks at the top of the list of provinces that have come under attack. Khuzestan Province, with a significant 17% share, ranks second, while Alborz Province, with a 10% share, comes third. The list is followed respectively by Qom, Hormozgan, Fars, and East Azerbaijan provinces.

Map of Attacks Day 31

2. List of Objects Reported Hit

In the past 24 hours, the recorded attacks have damaged 33 distinct objects or facilities. These include a range of different types of targets. In some cases, damage caused by nearby strikes or secondary consequences of the attacks has also been reported.

Examples of targets recorded over the past 24 hours:

• Basij base (Dehgolan)

• Military site in Qareh Bolagh village (Takab)

• IRGC command center (Pishva)

• Ammunition depot (Tehran)

• Aerospace Research Institute (Tehran)

For a number of the listed targets, the exact nature of the target (civilian/military/dual-use) is still under review, and classifications may be revised as additional information becomes available.

Facilities Protected Under International Humanitarian Law:

Under international humanitarian law, medical facilities, educational institutions, humanitarian facilities, religious sites, and emergency service centers are among the many objects that maintain special protected status and are afforded special protection. In the past 24 hours, HRANA has preliminarily recorded the following cases:

• Dreams Amusement Park (Isfahan)

• Charity center for orphaned children (Fardis)

• Damage to more than 200 residential and commercial units (Sanandaj)

• Several residential units (Bandar Abbas)

• A residential home (Zanjan)

3. Civilian Casualties

In the past 24 hours, at least six civilian citizens have been killed and 21 civilians injured. All classifications remain preliminary and may be updated as new information becomes available.

4. Military Casualties

Within the timeframe covered by this report, no reports of military casualties were received. Military casualties are generally reported in the context of attacks on Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases. Where possible, organizational affiliation and operational context are being assessed; however, not all details have yet been independently verified.

In some incidents, individuals have been killed in the vicinity of military targets; however, their official status has not yet been definitively determined. These cases remain under review, and if reliable information indicating a different status becomes available, the classification may be revised accordingly.

It is believed that military casualties are significantly higher than the figures reported in these reports. However, due to the sensitive nature of military information and the limited access of human rights groups and media to locations where military forces are present, this section largely reflects reports of senior officers or military personnel who were present in urban areas.

5. Confirmed but Unspecified Casualties

Today, 68 burial cases linked to attacks from previous days were recorded.

A Note on HRANA Methodology

Note that, in line with HRANA policy, this report reflects only incidents that occurred within the territorial borders of Iran.

The information contained in this report is compiled through HRANA’s established documentation network. Data is collected from a combination of field reports, local contacts, medical and emergency sources, civil society networks, and open source materials, including publicly available images, videos, and official statements where relevant. Each reported incident is logged and assessed through an internal review process before publication.

Given the evolving nature of hostilities, information is gathered on a rolling basis and reflects the status of documentation at the time of publication.

The figures presented in this report may not reflect the full scope of harm. Ongoing hostilities, damage to infrastructure, communication disruptions, restricted access to affected areas, and security risks for sources may limit the ability to document incidents comprehensively.

Delays in medical reporting, difficulties in confirming identities, and restricted access to certain provinces may result in temporary undercounting. As access improves or additional evidence emerges, casualty figures and incident classifications may be revised accordingly.

HRANA remains committed to transparency, methodological rigor, and the continual updating of its findings as new verified information becomes available.

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

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.

Mahsa Sotoudeh, a Baha’i Citizen Living in Shiraz, Arrested

HRANA – Mahsa Sotoudeh, a Baha’i citizen residing in Shiraz, was arrested yesterday by IRGC intelligence agents and transferred to an undisclosed location. The family home of this citizen was also searched by agents, and the electronic devices belonging to family members were confiscated.

Based on information received by HRANA, on Sunday, March 29, IRGC intelligence agents went to Mahsa Sotoudeh’s home. After searching the house and confiscating the electronic devices of family members, they arrested this Baha’i citizen.
As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding her place of detention or the charges brought against her.

According to an informed source, Ms. Sotoudeh’s family home is located next to the residence of Behzad Yazdani and Romina Khazali, the Baha’i citizens who were also arrested by security agents on Saturday and Sunday.

Over the past decade, the Baha’i community in Iran has been targeted by security and judicial pressure more than any other religious minority. A review of HRA’s annual reports shows that over the past year, an average of 62.41% of reports concerning religious minorities were related to violations of the rights of Baha’i citizens.

Baha’i Couple Behzad Yazdani and Romina Khazali Arrested in Shiraz

HRANA – Behzad Yazdani and Romina Khazali, a Baha’i couple living in Shiraz and parents of two teenage children, have been arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization.

A knowledgeable source close to the family confirmed the matter to HRANA and said that Mr. Yazdani was arrested on the evening of Saturday, March 28, by IRGC intelligence agents and then transferred to Adelabad Prison, Shiraz. Hours after his arrest, agents returned to the family’s residence and confiscated electronic devices such as laptops and the mobile phones of family members.

According to the same source, on Sunday, March 29, agents again went to their home and violently arrested Romina Khazali, Mr. Yazdani’s wife. Agents also interrogated the couple’s 14-year-old daughter and, after once again searching both their home and the home of Ms. Khazali’s parents in the same building, confiscated several religious books, religious images, and computer storage devices belonging to them. Meanwhile, several relatives and acquaintances who had come to the family’s home were also interrogated, and their mobile phones were confiscated as well.

Another informed source told HRANA that the family’s teenage son, who has a history of respiratory illness, suffered an anxiety attack following these events. Regarding the agents’ initial visit, it was reported that they first rang the bell of the elderly parents of Mr. Yazdani’s wife and falsely claimed that “they were from the police station and that a thief was on the rooftop,” thereby gaining entry. They then forced them to contact Mr. Yazdani and ask him to return home.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges against these citizens or the location where Ms. Khazali is being held.

Behzad Yazdani and Romina Khazali are a Baha’i couple living in Shiraz and the parents of a teenage daughter and son.

Over the past decade, the Baha’i community in Iran has been targeted by security and judicial pressure more than any other religious minority. A review of HRA’s annual reports shows that over the past year, an average of 62.41% of reports concerning religious minorities were related to violations of the rights of Baha’i citizens.

Report on the Arrest of 62 People Across Several Provinces

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.

Political Prisoners Akbar Daneshvar-Kar and Mohammad Taghavi Sang-Dehi Executed

HRANA – The Judiciary Media Center announced that the death sentences of Akbar Daneshvar-Kar and Seyed Mohammad Taghavi Sang-Dehi, political prisoners, were carried out at dawn today, Monday, 30 March 2026.

According to Mizan, the Judiciary’s Media Center, the sentences were implemented this morning after being upheld by the Supreme Court. The death sentences against Daneshvar-Kar, Taghavi Sang-Dehi, and four others had previously been issued on the charge of baghi (armed rebellion against the state) through membership in opposition groups. In July 2025, the Supreme Court overturned the ruling and referred their case to a parallel branch for retrial.

In November 2025, they were retried in Branch 26 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Iman Afshari. Ultimately, on December 7, 2025, the same branch reissued the death sentence for these political prisoners and formally notified their lawyers.

The Judiciary claimed that “Akbar Daneshvar-Kar and Mohammad Taghavi Sang-Dehi, through membership in the Mojahedin-e Khalq Organization (MEK) and direct contact with its coordinators, formed operational cells and participated in planning and carrying out disruptive and sabotage actions against various national institutions. With the aim of undermining internal security and overthrowing the Islamic Republic, they allegedly procured explosive equipment and delivered it to the group’s operational units.”

The statement further alleged that their activities included “collecting intelligence, building and transferring launchers and mortars, participating in protests and disruptive operations, and using safe houses, all under the direction and coordination of the MEK.” It added that, based on case documents, CCTV footage, and the defendants’ statements, the Judiciary confirmed the death sentence for both men.

On February 23, 2024, Seyed Mohammad Taghavi was arrested in Chaldoran County and transferred to Maku Prison. He was later moved to Evin Prison on March 1, 2024. Akbar Daneshvar-Kar had also previously been arrested by security forces and transferred to Evin Prison. In May, 2024, the prisoners were formally charged in Branch 5 of the Tehran Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office, and later that summer were transferred to Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

Taghavi, a former political prisoner from the 1980s, had previously served prison sentences for his activism.

According to HRA’s annual report, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran during 2025. This marks a 119% increase in executions compared to 2024.