HRANA – During protests in the cities of Gachsaran and Yasuj, two citizens, including a teenager, were arrested by security forces and transferred to an unknown location.

Their identities have been confirmed by HRANA as Fardin Moslemi and Mahan Khoobani, 16 years old, from Yasuj.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Fardin Moslemi was arrested in the early hours of Friday, January 2, 2026, by IRGC Intelligence forces in the city of Gachsaran. Mahan Khoobani was also arrested yesterday in Yasuj by security agents.

As of now, there is no information regarding the whereabouts of these protesting citizens.

It is worth noting that Fardin Moslemi Asl, a resident of Dehdasht County, had previously been summoned on December 13, 2025, to Branch Three of the Investigative Prosecutor’s Office of Boyer-Ahmad County.

It should also be noted that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants, which began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, expanded beyond bazaars and commercial centers starting Tuesday, December 30, 2025. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests have become one of the most widespread demonstrations in recent years. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the fifth day of protests, published late last night.