HRANA – In connection to the nationwide protests, security forces arrested 17 individuals in various cities.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, one citizen was arrested in Tehran. His identity was reported as Saeed Piri, a resident of Abdanan County. Based on this report, Mr. Piri was arrested on January 7 in Tehran’s Narmak district by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

Kurdpa also reported in a separate account the arrest of 13 other citizens in various cities of Ilam Province. According to this report:

• Farzad Moradi on January 8 in Abdanan;

• Mehdi Kasaei on January 9 in Ilam;

• Meraj Shirkhani on January 9 in Ilam;

• Hamed Nazarian on January 10 in Ilam;

• Nima Khorki on January 10 in Ilam, all by security forces.

• Hamid Larti on January 15 in Ilam;

• Mohammad Zeynivand was arrested on January 16 in Darreh Shahr;

• Sohrab Alidousti on January 24 in Karzan;

• Mohammad-Hossein Baralk on January 25 in Lumar;

• Behrouz Valibeigi on January 30 in Lumar;

• Behzad Valibeigi on February 2 in Lumar;

• Mohammad-Amin Safari on February 2 in Abdanan;

• Farshad Aieni on February 3 in Dehloran;

Among these citizens, Mr. Khorki has been transferred to Ilam Prison, while no information is available regarding the place of detention of the other 12 individuals.

The Telegram channel United Students reported that Saeed Javanbakht, a student at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences originally from Yasuj, was arrested by security forces. His arrest occurred during the January protests due to providing assistance to injured individuals. The report did not specify the date of his arrest.

The Telegram channel Amirkabir Newsletter also reported the arrest of two sisters, Tara Davoudi and Kimia Davoudi, by security forces. According to the report, the two sisters were arrested on 14 January in Tehran and were subjected to beatings at the time of arrest. Since their detention, no information has been obtained regarding their whereabouts.

So far, no information has been made available regarding the charges brought against these 17 citizens.

Among them, Farshad Aieni had previously faced judicial action due to his activities.

It should be noted that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on 28 December. After two days, they expanded beyond marketplaces and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the most widespread demonstrations of recent years. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report published last night on the thirty-eighth day since the start of the protests.