HRANA – Emad Hamidi, a 15-year-old in Ahvaz; Rasoul Dowrehgard and Saman Dowrehgard, two brothers in Tehran; Reza Parak in Malekshahi, Ilam Province; and Jamal Asadi in Sanandaj have been arrested by security forces on different dates and taken to undisclosed locations.

Based on information received by HRANA, Rasoul and Saman Dowrehgard, who work as motorcycle repair workers, were arrested on January 10, 2026, by IRGC Intelligence agents in Tehran. Emad Hamidi, the 15-year-old resident of Ahvaz, was also arrested three weeks ago during the nationwide protests by security forces in that city.

Meanwhile, Kurdpa reported the arrest of two other citizens identified as Jamal Asadi, from Sanandaj, and Reza Porak, from Malekshahi County in Ilam Province. According to the report, Mr. Asadi was arrested on January 10, 2026, at his private residence without a judicial warrant by security forces. During the arrest, officers searched his home and confiscated his mobile phone. Mr. Parak was also arrested on January 23, 2026, without a judicial warrant by security forces in Malekshahi County.

At the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the whereabouts of these five citizens or the charges brought against them.

Among these individuals, Jamal Asadi has previously faced judicial action due to his activities.

It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and market traders began on Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Tehran. After two days, the protests expanded beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these demonstrations became one of the most widespread protests in recent years. Following the crackdown by law enforcement and security forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security institutions. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report published last night on the forty-seventh day since the beginning of the protests.