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Younes Azadbar Arrested in Rasht

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HRANA– Yesterday, Younes Azadbar, a resident of Rasht, was arrested and transferred to one of the detention facilities in the city.

According to HRANA, Younes Azadbar has been arrested.

Mr. Azadbar was arrested this morning, Sunday, August 16, following a protest gathering by retirees in Rasht. The arrest was carried out by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization. Following his arrest, he was transferred to Detention Facility No. 2 in the city.

Mehrad Azadbar, Younes Azadbar’s son, stated that the case investigator has set bail at 1.5 billion tomans for his father’s release. He also said that Mr. Azadbar, who suffers from epilepsy and heart problems, has been denied access to his medications while in detention.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges brought against him.

Younes Azadbar, 62, is a resident of Sangar, a city in Rasht County. He has previously faced arrest and judicial convictions in connection with his activities.

Three Sunni Brothers Arrested in Shadegan

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HRANA – On Sunday, August 9, three Sunni brothers were arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence in Shadegan and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, Jihad Shaverdi, 40, Bagher Shaverdi, 28, and Fouad Shaverdi, 26, were arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization.

The three Sunni brothers were arrested on Sunday, August 9, 2026, by IRGC Intelligence agents at their respective homes in the city of Fallahiyeh (Shadegan). Following their arrests, they were taken to an undisclosed location.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for their arrests or the charges brought against them.

Arrest of Three Citizens by IRGC Intelligence Agents in Ravansar

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HRANA – On Friday, July 17, Shahab Soleimani, a lawyer, along with Khalil Parandak and Idris Golmohammadi, residents of Ravansar, were arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to a report by HRANA, citing Kolbar News, three citizens have been arrested in Ravansar, Kermanshah province.

The identities of the detainees have been reported as Shahab Soleimani, a lawyer, and Khalil Parandak and Idris Golmohammadi.

According to the report, Shahab Soleimani, Khalil Parandak, and Idris Golmohammadi were arrested on Friday, July 17, by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Ravansar County.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for their arrests, the charges brought against them, or their place of detention.

January 2026 Protests: Saman Doreh-Gard Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison

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HRANA – Saman Doreh-Gard, arrested during the 2026 nationwide protests and currently imprisoned in Greater Tehran Penitentiary, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison by Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court.

Based on information received by HRANA, Saman Doreh-Gard was sentenced to 10 years in prison by Branch 28 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Amouzad, on the charge of “assembly and collusion against national security,” pursuant to Article 4 of the Law on Intensifying Punishment for Crimes Against National Security.

In early April 2026, he was transferred from Evin Prison to Greater Tehran Penitentiary.

Saman Doreh-Gard, aged approximately 22, was arrested alongside his brother, Rasoul Doreh-Gard, on January 10, 2026, by the IRGC intelligence agents in Tehran.

Rasoul Doreh-Gard, who had been temporarily released from Greater Tehran Penitentiary on March 14, 2026, after posting bail of 3 billion tomans, was later sentenced by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Taghizadeh, to a total of 24 months in prison. His sentence consists of 20 months of suspended imprisonment and 4 months of discretionary imprisonment. Having already served the custodial portion during his pretrial detention, he is currently free.

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

IRGC Intelligence Arrests Two Citizens in Sardasht

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HRANA – Mullah Abu Bakr Yousefi and Younes Musapour, two residents of the city of Nalas in Sardasht County, have been held for four days after being arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization. They are currently being detained at one of the organization’s security detention facilities in Urmia.

According to HRANA, citing Kurdpa, Mullah Abu Bakr Yousefi and Younes Mousapour remain in custody.

According to the report, on the evening of July 5, 2026, agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization violently arrested the two men in the city of Nalas, part of Rabat District in Sardasht County, and transferred them to one of the IRGC Intelligence Organization’s security detention facilities in Urmia.

Since their arrest, the two detainees have been denied access to legal counsel, family visits, and telephone contact.

As of the time of this report, the reasons for their arrest and the charges brought against them remain unknown.

Mullah Abu Bakr Yousefi, also known as Mullah Abu Bakr Halweh, and Younes Mousapour are both residents of Nalas, a town in the Rabat District of Sardasht County.

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Baha’i Citizen Saeed Hassani Arrested

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HRANA – On Tuesday, June 23, 2026, Saeed Hassani, a Baha’i resident of Shiraz, was arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization and transferred to Adel Abad Prison in the city.

According to HRANA, Baha’i citizen Saeed Hassani has been arrested in Shiraz.

A source close to Mr. Hassani’s family confirmed the arrest to HRANA, stating: “At approximately 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 23, agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization went to Saeed Hassani’s workplace and arrested him. Following his arrest, he was transferred to Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.”

According to the same informed source, after the arrest, security agents also searched Mr. Hassani’s home and confiscated several personal belongings and electronic devices, including his mobile phone.

As of the time of this report, the reasons for his arrest and any charges brought against him remain unknown.

Saeed Hassani, a 37-year-old Baha’i citizen, has previously faced arrest and judicial prosecution due to his activities. He was arrested in July 2016 and released several months later after posting bail.

Over the past decade, Iran’s Baha’i community has faced more security-related arrests and judicial persecution than any other religious minority in the country. HRA’s annual reports indicate that, over the past three years, an average of 72% of all reported violations of the rights of religious minorities have involved violations of the rights of Baha’i citizens.

Kamal Omidi Remains Detained in Khomein Prison for Over 40 Days

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HRANA – Kamal Omidi, a language instructor and director of a language institute in Khomein, has been detained for more than 40 days and is currently being held in Khomein Prison without observance of the principle of separation of prisoners based on the nature of their alleged offenses.

According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Omidi is currently being held alongside prisoners convicted of violent crimes in Khomein Prison, without the observance of the principle of classification and separation of inmates. Since his arrest, he has been denied access to legal counsel and family visits.

A source close to the family, who confirmed the information to HRANA, stated: “The reasons for Mr. Omidi’s arrest remain unknown. During this period, he has had several monitored phone calls with his family, but he has not provided any information regarding the status of his case.”

Kamal Omidi was arrested in Khomein by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in May 2026.

As of the time of writing, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against him.

Mr. Omidi, born in 1977, holds a Ph.D. in language studies and is the director of a language institute in Khomein.

3,121 Prosecuted, 2,406 Held Under Iran’s Espionage Law

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HRANA – The spokesperson for Iran’s judiciary announced that 3,121 individuals across the country have been subjected to legal prosecution on charges including “operational actions in favor of Israel, security-related offenses, collaboration with Israel, media and propaganda activities benefiting Israel, and possession or trade of communication equipment, including Starlink.” According to him, 2,406 of these individuals have been arrested and remain in detention.

According to HRANA, citing ILNA, the judiciary spokesperson provided details regarding judicial measures taken under the framework of the “Law on Intensifying Punishment for Espionage and Collaboration with Israel.”

Asghar Jahangir stated: “In this regard, a total of 3,121 individuals have come under judicial prosecution. Of these, 2,406 have been arrested and remain in detention. So far, 1,000 indictments have been issued against these individuals.”

He added that these citizens were identified and arrested by the IRGC Intelligence Organization, the Ministry of Intelligence, and the Law Enforcement Command (FARAJA). He further explained: “Twenty percent of these individuals are being prosecuted for operational actions in favor of Israel, while 22% face charges related to security, economic, military, and financial activities. Approximately 7% have been charged with collaboration and assistance to Israel, 43% with cooperation in political, cultural, media, and propaganda activities benefiting Israel, and 7% with possession or buying and selling electronic equipment, including Starlink.”

Jahangir also referred to judicial measures aimed at identifying and seizing the assets of individuals he described as “affiliated with the enemy.” He said that the assets of hundreds of such individuals have so far been identified and confiscated. According to him, these assets will be formally expropriated following judicial proceedings and the issuance of court rulings.

Earlier, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei announced the issuance of judicial orders to seize the assets of individuals described as “collaborators with the enemy” and warned that such individuals could face the death penalty. Subsequently, an online system for checking citizens’ assets was launched, enabling judicial authorities to identify and seize property. Since then, numerous reports have been published regarding the confiscation of assets belonging to a number of citizens.

Appeals Court Upholds Prison Sentences of British Detainees Lindsay and Craig Foreman

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HRANA – The prison sentences of Craig Foreman and Lindsay Foreman, two British citizens currently held in Evin Prison, have been upheld in full by the Court of Appeals. The couple had previously been sentenced to 10 years in prison each by Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on charges of “espionage.”

According to HRANA, citing BBC News, the Court of Appeals has upheld without modification the prison sentences imposed on Lindsay and Craig Foreman, a British couple imprisoned in Iran.

According to the report, the couple was not permitted to attend the appeals hearing. Following the confirmation of their sentences, their case has been referred to the Supreme Court.

In February 2026, Branch 15 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court, presided over by Judge Abolghasem Salavati, sentenced the couple to 10 years in prison each on charges of “espionage.”

According to the couple, “Despite appearing in court, no evidence was presented, and we were given no opportunity to defend ourselves.”

In May 2026, the couple launched a hunger strike to protest their detention conditions and the suspension of telephone contact with their family. As the strike has continued, Lindsay Foreman has reportedly experienced deteriorating health conditions, including weight loss, low blood sugar, and fluctuations in blood pressure.

Craig and Lindsay Foreman, who had entered Iran as part of a motorcycle journey around the world, were arrested by the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Kerman in December 2024. Judicial authorities had accused them of “espionage,” alleging that they collected information in several provinces under the guise of tourism and research activities.

The British ambassador to Iran at the time also met with the two defendants at the Kerman Prosecutor’s Office in February of that year.

In recent years, Iranian authorities have arrested several foreign nationals on charges such as espionage or cooperation with hostile governments. Some detainees have later been released following political negotiations. Human rights organizations and several Western governments have accused Iran of using such arrests as a means of political leverage, allegations that Iranian authorities have consistently denied.

At Least 32 People Arrested on Security-Related Charges in Several Provinces

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HRANA  – The IRGC Intelligence Organization has announced the arrest of at least 32 individuals in the provinces of Qazvin, Kerman, and Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari. The agency stated that the charges against these individuals include “espionage, links to anti-regime groups, terrorist activities, and sabotage.”

According to a report by Mehr News Agency, the IRGC Intelligence Organization announced the identification and arrest of several citizens in multiple provinces across the country.

According to the report, in Qazvin Province, two citizens were arrested on accusations described as “spying for the Zionist regime.” Authorities in the province also announced the dismantling of a network distributing military-grade weapons and the seizure of quantities of arms and ammunition. Another section of the report claimed that 1,400 tons of petrochemical raw materials allegedly stockpiled with the aim of “disrupting the market” had been discovered.

The report further stated that in Kerman Province, eight individuals were arrested as “main agents of terrorist activities.” Allegations against them include “shooting at a vehicle carrying security forces, attacking law enforcement officers, setting fire to the Sirjan Governor’s Office, spying for Israel, and maintaining ties with anti-regime groups.”

In addition, the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province announced the identification and arrest of 22 individuals as part of several networks allegedly linked to anti-regime groups. The report claimed that these individuals, through contact with “foreign-based coordinators,” were seeking to “procure weapons, create insecurity, and carry out sabotage operations.”

The report did not provide any information regarding the identities of those arrested, the timing and manner of their arrests, or the locations where they are being held.

In recent weeks, authorities have reported numerous arrests across several Iranian provinces on similar security-related charges. In many cases, security agencies have accused detainees of “espionage” or ties to foreign-based media outlets and opposition groups without providing supporting evidence or detailed information. The absence of transparency surrounding these arrests and subsequent legal proceedings has fueled concerns over the status and treatment of those detained.