HRANA – During the 2026 protests, Behnam Fatehi, a resident of Sanandaj, and seven residents of Abdanan identified as Rahmat Rashidi, Behrouz Sheikhi, Ashkan Sabzi, Arman Karami, Aref Mirzaei, Amirhossein Khan Mohammadi, and Mostafa Saffar were arrested by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant and transferred to undisclosed locations.
HRANA has confirmed the identity of this citizen as Behnam Fatehi, a mechanic from Sanandaj, who was arrested yesterday by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence.
Additionally, Kurdpa News Agency reported the arrest of seven citizens, Rahmat Rashidi, Behrouz Sheikhi (29 years old), Ashkan Sabzi, Arman Karami, Aref Mirzaei, Amirhossein Khan Mohammadi, and Mostafa Saffar, in Abdanan County.
As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges against these individuals or their place of detention.
It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and after two days expanded beyond bazaars and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests have become among the most widespread demonstrations in recent years. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the twelfth day of the protests, published last night.
