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Day 25 of U.S. and Israeli Attacks on Iran: Heavy Strikes in Isfahan and Khuzestan

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HRANA– In the last 24 hours, and as of March 24, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 108 attacks across 57 incidents in 10 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 61 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). Isfahan and Khuzestan provinces experienced the highest waves of attacks, respectively, while Tehran province ranked third in terms of strikes.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 24, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 12 civilians were killed and 38 civilians were injured.

Aggregated data since the beginning of the conflict on February 28, 2026, based on incidents recorded in the incident tab and using minimum values for figures marked “more than”:

• Civilian fatalities: 1,455 people (including at least 217 children)

• Military fatalities: 1,167 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 669 people

Note on Official Statements: Alongside HRANA’s independent reporting, several aggregated official figures were also published today by state media, including:

The Ministry of Education announced: “Since the start of the brutal Zionist–American aggression against our beloved homeland, 230 students and teachers have been killed, 177 students and educational staff injured, and more than 600 educational and cultural facilities destroyed.”

The Deputy for Security and Law Enforcement of the Khuzestan Governor’s Office stated: “So far, 950 people have been injured in Khuzestan Province and 25 innocent civilians have been killed, the oldest being a 70-year-old woman and the youngest a 2.5-year-old child.”

1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours

In the last 24 hours, incidents were reported across multiple provinces, reflecting a geographically dispersed pattern of hostilities. In a large portion of the incidents, the method/type of attack has not yet been confirmed and has been recorded as “undetermined.” In cases where the attack type was identifiable, airstrikes and drone attacks were reported.

For the second time since the start of the war, Isfahan Province was targeted more heavily than Tehran Province, accounting for 31% of all attacks. Khuzestan Province follows with 19%, while Tehran Province, for the first time, ranks third with a 16% share of the attacks. Fars, East Azerbaijan, and Yazd provinces follow next in the ranking.

2. List of Objects Reported Hit

In the past 24 hours, the recorded attacks have damaged 21 distinct objects or facilities. These include a range of different types of targets. In some cases, damage caused by nearby strikes or secondary consequences of the attacks has also been reported.

Examples of targets recorded over the past 24 hours:

• Ammand Missile Site (Tabriz)

• Meysam Tammar Basij Base (Tehran)

• Missile Site (Borazjan)

• SAIRAN Optics Building (Isfahan)

• Ammunition Manufacturing Facility (Isfahan)

For a number of the listed targets, the exact nature of the target (civilian/military/dual-use) is still under review, and classifications may be revised as additional information becomes available.

Facilities Protected Under International Humanitarian Law:

Under international humanitarian law, medical facilities, educational institutions, humanitarian facilities, religious sites, and emergency service centers are among the many objects that maintain special protected status and are afforded special protection. In the past 24 hours, HRANA has preliminarily recorded the following cases:

• Gas Company Facility on Kaveh Street (Isfahan)

• Power Plant Gas Pipeline (Khorramshahr)

• Four Residential Buildings (Tehran)

• Swimming Pool and Multi-Purpose Hall at Kargar Sports Complex, Kooy-e Qaem (Andimeshk)

• Damage to 30 Shops and Businesses (Isfahan)

3. Civilian Casualties

In the past 24 hours, at least 12 civilian citizens, including two women, have been killed, and 38 civilians, including 2 children, have been injured. All classifications are preliminary and may be updated as new information becomes available.

4. Military Casualties

During the period covered by this report, no reports of military casualties have been received. Military casualties are generally reported in the context of attacks on Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases. Where possible, organizational affiliation and operational context are being assessed; however, not all details have yet been independently verified.

In some incidents, individuals have been killed in the vicinity of military targets; however, their official status has not yet been definitively determined. These cases remain under review, and if reliable information indicating a different status becomes available, the classification may be revised accordingly.

It is believed that military casualties are significantly higher than the figures reported in these reports. However, due to the sensitive nature of military information and the limited access of human rights groups and media to locations where military forces are present, this section largely reflects reports of senior officers or military personnel who were present in urban areas.

5. Confirmed but Unspecified Casualties

Eleven reported fatalities over the past 24 hours remain classified as ‘undetermined,’ meaning HRANA has not yet been able to confirm whether the individuals were civilians or military personnel.

Today, 12 burials were recorded, related to casualties from attacks in previous days.

A Note on HRANA Methodology

Note that, in line with HRANA policy, this report reflects only incidents that occurred within the territorial borders of Iran.

The information contained in this report is compiled through HRANA’s established documentation network. Data is collected from a combination of field reports, local contacts, medical and emergency sources, civil society networks, and open source materials, including publicly available images, videos, and official statements where relevant. Each reported incident is logged and assessed through an internal review process before publication.

Given the evolving nature of hostilities, information is gathered on a rolling basis and reflects the status of documentation at the time of publication.

The figures presented in this report may not reflect the full scope of harm. Ongoing hostilities, damage to infrastructure, communication disruptions, restricted access to affected areas, and security risks for sources may limit the ability to document incidents comprehensively.

Delays in medical reporting, difficulties in confirming identities, and restricted access to certain provinces may result in temporary undercounting. As access improves or additional evidence emerges, casualty figures and incident classifications may be revised accordingly.

HRANA remains committed to transparency, methodological rigor, and the continual updating of its findings as new verified information becomes available.

Report on the Arrest of Four Individuals, Including a Minor

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Abdanan, Ilam, Isfahan, Mahan Hemmati, Manouchehr Abdollahzadeh, Mansour Abdollahzadeh, Naqadeh, Nima Hemmati

HRANA – In recent days, Mansour Abdollahzadeh and Manouchehr Abdollahzadeh were arrested in Naqadeh, while Nima Hemmati and Mahan Hemmati, a 17-year-old minor, were arrested in Isfahan by security forces. Among these individuals, Manouchehr Abdollahzadeh has been released after the completion of interrogation procedures.

According to Kurdpa, two citizens were arrested in Naqadeh. The individuals have been identified as Mansour Abdollahzadeh, 41 years old, married and a father of two, and Manouchehr Abdollahzadeh, 27 years old, two brothers from the village of Khalifan, a district of Naqadeh.

Based on this report, the arrests took place on March 14 at their homes, carried out separately and with the use of violence. Manouchehr Abdollahzadeh was released on March 16 after the conclusion of interrogation procedures. It is worth noting that during the arrest, agents confiscated his digital devices, including his laptop and mobile phone.

In another report, Kurdpa announced the arrest of two individuals identified as Nima Hemmati, a student, and Mahan Hemmati, a 17-year-old, two brothers from Abdanan, Ilam Province, in Isfahan.

According to this report, the two brothers were arrested on March 18 on one of Isfahan’s highways without a judicial warrant and were subsequently transferred to Security Ward “A-T” of the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Isfahan Prison.

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

Two Citizens Arrested in Shahin Shahr and Kermanshah

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Hossein Afrasiab, Isfahan, Kermanshah, Moslem Zarei, Shahin-Shahr

HRANA – Moslem Zarei, a resident of Kermanshah, was arrested yesterday by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location. Hossein Afrasiab was also arrested on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Shahin Shahr and subsequently transferred to Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

The citizen’s sister announced in a post on her personal page that Mr. Afrasiab was arrested on Saturday, March 14, 2026, by security agents in Shahin Shahr, accompanied by physical violence, and was transferred to Ward “A-T” of Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.
The lack of information regarding his health condition, along with his deprivation of phone contact with his family or access to a lawyer, has increased concerns among his relatives.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges against this citizen, who was active in rap music.

Meanwhile, according to Kurdpa, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Moslem Zarei, a citizen from Kermanshah, was arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to the report, Mr. Zarei’s arrest was carried out without a judicial warrant, and no information is available regarding the charges against him.

This citizen had previously faced security-related encounters. His sister, Mahsa Zarei, had also been arrested in recent months and was later released on bail.

Report on the Arrest of Three Members of a Baha’i Family in Isfahan

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Arshad Afshar, Arshia Afshar, Bahareh Afshar, Dastgerd, Dowlatabad, HRANA, Isfahan

HRANA – Arshad Afshar, Bahareh Afshar, and Arshia Afshar, three members of a Baha’i family living in Shahin Shahr, Isfahan, were arrested by security forces more than two months ago. They are currently being held in Dastgerd and Dowlatabad prisons in Isfahan.

Based on information received by HRANA, more than 65 days have passed since the arrest of Arshad Afshar, his wife Bahareh Afshar, and their son Arshia Afshar. Arshad and Arshia Afshar are currently being held in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, while Bahareh Afshar is being held in Dowlatabad Prison in the same county. So far, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for their arrest or the charges brought against them.

A knowledgeable source close to the family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating:
“For follow-up on their situation, we have repeatedly referred to judicial authorities, but so far we have not received any clear response about their status. Previously, families were told that there was a possibility of their release on bail before February 11, but they were not released, and for some time now their families have had no information about their condition.”

Arshad Afshar, Bahareh Afshar, and Arshia Afshar were arrested by security forces in Shahin Shahr, Isfahan, on January 9.

It should be noted that on July 31 of this year, the home of this Baha’i family had also been searched by security forces.

Over the past decade, the Baha’i community in Iran has been targeted by security and judicial actions more than any other religious minority. A review of annual reports by the Statistics, Publication, and Works Center of the Human Rights Activists in Iran shows that over the past year, on average, 62.41% of reports concerning religious minorities were related to violations of the rights of Baha’i citizens.

Day Eleven of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Tragedy on Resalat Highway

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HRANA– In the last 24 hours, and as of March 10, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 202 attacks across 106 incidents in 19 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 53 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). Today’s reports indicate that in addition to Tehran, central and southern regions of Iran were also targeted by the attacks. Among the most tragic events of the day was an attack on an intersection along Tehran’s Resalat Highway, which resulted in the killing and injury of a large number of civilians.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 10, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 17 civilians were killed and 19 civilians injured. Additionally, eight deaths have been recorded for which the classification (civilian or military) is not specified in the available data. To avoid potential misclassification, these cases are presented in this report under the category of “unspecified.”

Aggregated data since the beginning of the conflict on February 28, 2026, based on incidents recorded in the incident tab and using minimum values for figures marked “more than”:

• Civilian fatalities: 1,262 people (including at least 200 children)

• Military fatalities: 190 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 335 people

This remainder of this report provides a preliminary analytical overview of documented incidents over the past 24 hours. All figures and classifications are based on information available at the time of publication. As verification continues and more information becomes available, casualty figures and classifications may be updated.

Note on Official Statements: Alongside the independent reports published by the HRANA, several aggregated official statistics were also recorded today from Iran’s state media, including the following:

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Day Nine of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: Polluted Air and Black Rain in Tehran

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Civilian Casualties, HRANA, Isfahan, Kermanshah, Military Casualties, Tehran

HRANA – In the last 24 hours, and as of March 8, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 752 attacks across 148 incidents in 30 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 83 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). The recent attacks have geographically spread across the entire country, although the focus of the strikes still remains on Tehran and several specific provinces.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 8, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 33 people were killed and 50 others injured. These cases have been documented at the incident level, but their classification (civilian or military) is not specified in the available data. Therefore, to avoid classification errors, they are presented in this report under the category of “unspecified.”

Aggregated data since the beginning of the conflict on February 28, 2026, based on incidents recorded in the incident tab and using minimum values for figures marked “more than”:

• Civilian fatalities: 1,205 people (including at least 194 children)

• Military fatalities: 187 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 316 people

This remainder of this report provides a preliminary analytical overview of documented incidents over the past 24 hours. All figures and classifications are based on information available at the time of publication. As verification continues and more information becomes available, casualty figures and classifications may be updated.

1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours

In the last 24 hours, incidents were reported across multiple provinces, reflecting a geographically dispersed pattern of hostilities.  In a large portion of the incidents, the method/type of attack has not yet been confirmed and has been recorded as “undetermined.” In cases where the attack type was identifiable, airstrikes and drone attacks were reported.

Preliminary analysis indicates that Tehran Province, accounting for 34% of the attacks, continues to be targeted more than any other part of the country. After that, as on the previous day, the provinces of Isfahan (about 8%) and Kermanshah (about 6%) recorded a larger share of today’s attacks. As in previous days, Khuzestan, Alborz, and several western provinces of the country account for the next highest shares of the attacks.

2 List of Objects Reported Hit

In the past 24 hours, the targeting or damage of 124 unique objects or facilities has been confirmed. These objects include a range of targets. Please note that this list includes not only objects reportedly directly targeted, but also those documented as damaged as a result of nearby strikes or blast effects.

Examples of targets recorded in the past 24 hours:

For a number of the listed targets, the exact nature of the target (civilian/military/dual-use) is still under review, and classifications may be revised as additional information becomes available.

At Least 10 Prisoners Executed On Drug-Related Charges and Murder

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Citizen executed, Dorud, Gorgan, Isfahan, Kashan, Kerman, Neyshabur, Qaemshahr, Quchan, Saveh, zanjan

HRANA – At dawn today, the death sentences of at least 10 prisoners were carried out in the prisons of Gorgan, Qaemshahr, Dorud, Isfahan, Neyshabur, Kerman, Kashan, Saveh, Quchan, and Zanjan. These prisoners had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ilya Saei was executed in Gorgan Prison; Navid Shahsavar in Qaemshahr Prison; Ali Safar Goodarzi in Dorud Prison; Saman Joozi in Isfahan Prison; Yaghoub Shafieizadeh in Neyshabur Prison; Heshmat Shokri in Kerman Prison; Sultan-Morad Shabani in Kashan Prison; and Keyvan Aminpour in Saveh Prison. These individuals had previously been arrested in separate cases on murder charges and sentenced to death by criminal courts.

Meanwhile, the executions of Siavash Amouzad in Quchan Prison and Roozbeh Zamani in Zanjan Prison were carried out on charges related to drug offenses.

As of the time of this report, prison officials and relevant authorities have not officially announced these executions.

According to HRA’s annual report, at least 2,063 individuals were executed in Iran during 2025. This represents a 119% increase in executions compared to 2024. In many of these cases, due to secrecy, prisoners were even deprived of the right to a final visit with their families.

Day 46 of the Protests: Conditional Release with Mandatory Pledges, Arrest of Teachers, and European Parliament Session

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Ali Imani Motlagh, Ali Shamaili, Amir Rahimi, Azar Mansouri, Ebrahim Asgharzadeh, Farhad Rahmani, HRANA, IRGC Intelligence, Isfahan, Masoud Kiani, Mastoureh Narimani, Sattar Zarei, Shahin-Shahr

HRANA – According to HRANA’s latest aggregated data through the end of the forty-sixth day since the beginning of the protests, the total number of confirmed deaths has reached 7,002. Of these, 6,506 individuals have been registered under the category of “protesters,” including 216 persons under the age of 18. In addition, 214 individuals affiliated with government forces and 66 “non-protesters civilians” have been reported killed. Another 11,730 cases remain under investigation.

During the same period, the number of injured civilians has been recorded at 25,022, total arrests at 52,941 cases, student arrests at 136 cases, forced confessions at 337 cases, and summonses at 11,051 cases. A total of 676 protest locations have been documented across 210 cities in 31 provinces.

On the forty-sixth day, the following key developments are noteworthy: the continuation of targeted arrests among citizens and teachers, the imposition of new conditions for the release of detainees, and international reactions to the systematic crackdown on protesters.

Conditional Release of Some Detainees Tied to Signing a Pledge to Participate in a Pro-Regime Rally

In Shahin Shahr, Isfahan, the families of at least three recently detained individuals have announced that despite the issuance and posting of bail, the release of their loved ones has been halted. According to these families, judicial authorities have made their release contingent upon signing a written pledge requiring the detainees to participate in the February 11 rally, take photos and videos of their attendance, and submit them to the relevant authorities.

Families have been informed that failure to sign this pledge or to comply with its terms would expose the individuals to the risk of re-arrest. This conditional requirement has been imposed even though bail had already been secured and the legal procedures for its submission had
been completed.

Arrest of At Least 8 Teachers in Various Cities

Amid continued security crackdowns, at least eight teachers have been arrested in connection with the protests. The names of the detained teachers are: Mastoureh Narimani in Ahvaz, Amir Rahimi in Azna, Sattar Zarei in Khomeini Shahr, Ali Shamaili in Songhor, Shervin Hamideh in Karaj, Farhad Rahmani in Takestan, Ali Imani Motlagh in Lorestan, and Masoud Kiani in Shabad.

The arrest of these teachers, alongside the reported 136 student arrests, indicates the Iranian regime’s concentrated crackdown on the education sector.

European Parliament Session on Systematic Crackdown in Iran

Today, the European Parliament held a session on “systematic repression, inhumane conditions, and arbitrary detentions” in Iran. During the session, representatives discussed the intensification of the crackdown on protests, widespread arrests, poor detention conditions, and the denial of detainees’ access to medical care and legal counsel.

In the draft resolution presented within this body, emphasis was placed on the immediate and unconditional release of political detainees and protesters, granting international bodies access to detention facilities, and holding perpetrators of serious human rights violations accountable.

Arrests and Crackdowns Continue

Arrest of Citizens in Several Provinces

In connection with the protests, Soroush Dabirmanesh and Khalil Rasouli in Bojnurd, Sajed Khabazi in Lahijan, Mehdi Haghjou (a 17-year-old student) in Langarud, and Milad Didar in Rasht were arrested by security forces.

In Dehdasht, Jamal Pourmandfar was arrested on January 10, 2026, and transferred to the city’s prison, where he remains in a state of uncertainty.

Arrest of Political and Reformist Activists

In Tehran, Mohsen Aminzadeh, a member of the Reform Front, was arrested on February 7, 2026, by IRGC Intelligence agents. His lawyer has stated that he is being held in solitary confinement and that the announced charges lack legal basis.

At the same time, Azar Mansouri, Ebrahim Asgharzadeh, Hossein Karroubi, and Ali Shokouhi-Rad have also been arrested. These arrests indicate an expansion of the crackdown to include political figures and long-standing activists.

Arrest of Labor Activists

Yaser Ahmadinejad, a labor activist and dismissed worker of the National Iranian Drilling Company, was arrested on February 5, 2026 (aligned with Europe time) and transferred to Dehdasht Prison. He had previously acted as an independent representative of workers, pursuing labor demands and criticizing oil sector management and contractors.

Pressure on the Media and Response to a Live Broadcast Incident

During the February 11 ceremony, a presenter on Hamoon Network mistakenly uttered the phrase “Death to Khamenei” during a live broadcast, which led to the broadcast being cut off. Following the incident, the network’s broadcast director was dismissed, the channel’s operator and supervisor were suspended, and other staff members were referred to a disciplinary committee.

Continuation of Judicial Threats

The First Deputy of the Judiciary announced that some protest-related cases are in the investigation phase, some have been sent to court with indictments issued, and others are at the appeals stage. He emphasized that those who have “committed rioting” will be dealt with without leniency.

Cumulative Statistics Through the End of Day 46

• Total recorded protest locations: 676

• Number of cities (without repetition): 210

• Number of provinces (without repetition): 31

• Injured civilians: 25,022

• Total arrests: 52,941

• Student arrests: 136

• Forced confessions: 337

• Summonses: 11,051

• Total protesters killed: 6,506

▪️ Including children: 216
▪️ Military/government forces: 214
▪️ Non-civilian, non-protesters: 66

• Total deaths: 7,002

• Cases under investigation: 11,730

It should be noted that the confirmed figures for fatalities represent the minimum number that can be verified, while estimates of the total number of those killed indicate significantly higher figures.

Summary

The forty-sixth day passed with arrests continuing at various levels, from school students and university students to teachers, labor activists, and political figures. Conditioning the release of some detainees in Shahin Shahr, the arrest of at least eight teachers across different cities, and the continuation of judicial proceedings accompanied by threatening rhetoric from officials were among the most notable developments of the day.

At the international level, the crackdown on protests and detention conditions has been raised in the European Parliament. Meanwhile, HRANA’s cumulative data indicate a continued rise in the number of deaths, injuries, and arrests—demonstrating that 46 days after the start of the protests, both the human and geographic scope of these events remains extensive, with their consequences continuing to accumulate.

Twenty Prisoners Executed on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

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Arak, Ardabil, Bandar-Abbas, Borujerd, Dorud, Gorgan, HRANA, Isfahan, Kashan, Kerman, Naein, Neyshabur, Nowshahr, Qaemshahr, Qazvin, Qom, Quchan, Saveh, Semnan, Tabriz, zanjan

HRANA- Over the course of today and yesterday, at least twenty prisoners were executed in various prisons across Iran on charges related to murder and drug-related offenses.

The names of those executed yesterday are as follows:

On murder charges:

  • • Khaled Hosseini – Nowshahr Prison

  • • Mehdi Jafarian – Ardabil Prison

  • • Abbas Khordbin – Semnan Prison

  • • Shah Mirza Ghaedrahmati – Borujerd Prison

On drug-related charges:

  • • Rahman Najafi – Arak Prison

  • • Nezam Tajik, an Afghan national – Bandar Abbas Prison

  • • Younes Bagheri – Tabriz Prison

  • • Parsa Taghizadeh – Qazvin Prison

  • • Danial Abdi – Qom Prison

  • • Hamid Kariyabi – Naein Prison

Today, February 9, the death sentences of ten additional prisoners were carried out in various prisons:

On murder charges:

  • • Shayan Tojihi – Qaemshahr Prison

  • • Rouzbeh Amanatdoust – Quchan Prison

  • • Mohammad Zalitabar – Gorgan Prison

  • • Abedin Ahmadi – Neyshabur Prison

  • • Mohsen Rezaei – Dorud Prison

  • • Karim Javadi – Zanjan Prison

  • • Shahla Dowlatabadi – Kerman Prison

  • • Hooshang Shokouhi – Saveh Prison

On drug-related charges:

  • • Keyvan Akbari – Isfahan Prison

  • • Seyed Ali Kalami – Kashan Prison

As of the time of this report, the executions of these prisoners have not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions.

According to HRANA’s annual report, in 2025, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran. Based on this data, the implementation of death sentences has increased by 119% compared to 2024. In many of these executions, due to secrecy, prisoners were denied even a final visit with their families.

Report on the Arrest of Hossein Zarabian, a Specialist Physician in Isfahan

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Babak Zarabian, Hossein Zarabian, HRANA, Isfahan

HRANA  – Hossein (Babak) Zarabian, a specialist in infectious diseases, has been arrested by security forces at his private residence in Isfahan for more than two weeks, and no information has so far been obtained regarding his place of detention.

A source familiar with the case told HRANA that the arrest of this specialist physician took place on January 14 at his home in Isfahan and was due to his assistance to injured protesters. According to the source, there has been no information to date about Mr. Zarabian’s whereabouts. His relatives have visited security and judicial authorities to follow up on his case, but despite expressing readiness to post bail and requesting information about his place of detention, they have not received any clear response.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the charges brought against this citizen.

Hossein (Babak) Zarabian holds a doctorate in medicine and is a specialist in infectious and tropical diseases. Prior to his arrest, he was working at Milad Hospital in Isfahan.

It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and market traders began in Tehran on December 28 and after two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the most widespread movements in recent years. For further information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the 31st day of the protests, published last night.