HRANA – Ali Ardaneh, a resident of Behbahan, was arrested on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by forces of IRGC Forces. There is still no information available regarding his place of detention. He had previously been wounded by birdshot pellets during the January 2026 protests and is still in the recovery period.

Based on information received by HRANA, this citizen was arrested by IRGC forces, and so far no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for his arrest or his place of detention. Mr. Ardaneh had been severely injured by security forces’ pellet rounds during the January 2026 protests. He underwent surgery to remove some of the pellets and is still continuing his recovery.

Ali Ardaneh had also been arrested during the same protests and was released after some time.

According to an informed source, IRGC forces in Behbahan have recently been temporarily detaining suspects for several hours, then releasing them after subjecting them to violence and beatings. The source added that during these detentions, individuals’ mobile phones are confiscated and are not returned upon release.

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