Niloufar Haghi Boujani Arrested by IRGC Intelligence in Kermanshah

HRANA – Niloufar Haghi Boujani, a 22-year-old resident of Kermanshah, was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, by agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, Niloufar Haghi Boujani has been arrested in Kermanshah.

Based on information received by HRANA, Ms. Haghi Boujani was arrested on Wednesday, October 7, by IRGC intelligence agents at her family home without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

A source close to the 22-year-old’s family confirmed the arrest to HRANA, stating: “Her social media activities, including publishing posts on her personal Instagram account, have been cited as reasons for Ms. Haghi Boujani’s arrest.”

At the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding her whereabouts or the charges brought against her.

January 2026 Protests: Barzou Rezaei Sentenced to Death

HRANA – Barzou Rezaei, a resident of Kermanshah who was arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests and is currently held in Greater Tehran Prison, has been sentenced to death by Branch 23 of the Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, Barzou Rezaei has been sentenced to death.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Rezaei was sentenced to death by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court on the charge of “collaboration with hostile states.” The ruling was recently communicated to Barzou Rezaei’s attorney.

A hearing on the charges against him was held at this branch approximately two months ago.

Barzou Rezaei, a resident of Kermanshah, was arrested in March 2026 in connection with the nationwide protests and subsequently transferred to Greater Tehran Prison.

HRANA is reviewing further details regarding the proceedings in his case and any other potential charges brought against him.

Background on January 2026 Protests:

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.

Prisoner Executed in Kermanshah Prison

HRANA  – At dawn on Tuesday, June 9, a prisoner who had previously been sentenced to death on a murder charge was executed in Kermanshah Prison.

According to a report by Kurdpa, a prisoner was executed in Kermanshah Prison. The identity of the prisoner, who was hanged at dawn on Tuesday, June 9, has been reported as Abbas Zarei, a 40-year-old married man, father of one child, and a resident of the village of Sarin in the Firouzabad District of Kermanshah County.

According to the report, Mr. Zarei had been charged with a murder that occurred eight years ago. He was arrested in 2024 and was subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

As of the time of writing, prison authorities and the relevant official bodies have not publicly announced the execution of this prisoner.

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

Two Yarsan Followers Killed in Shooting by Security Forces

HRANA – Meysam and Mojtaba Veisi, two citizens and followers of the Yarsan faith who had been pursued by security forces in connection with the January 2026 protests, were killed this morning after being targeted in a shooting by the IRGC Intelligence Organization in a village in Dalahoo County.

According to HRANA, two brothers were killed following a shooting by IRGC forces. The identities of the victims have been reported as Meysam Veisi and Mojtaba Veisi, two brothers and followers of the Yarsan faith, each of whom was the father of one child.

Since the protests of January 2026, the two brothers had been wanted by security forces for arrest and had been hiding in the village of Qal’eh Kahvash, located in Dalahoo County in Kermanshah Province. On the morning of yesterday, May 28, 2026, agents of the IRGC Intelligence Organization opened fire on their hiding place, resulting in the deaths of both men.

In this regard, Kurdpa reported that the bodies of the two citizens have not yet been returned to their families. The report also states that Mojtaba Veisi had been summoned by security institutions via telephone in recent months; however, because he had not received a written summons, he had declined to appear before those authorities.

Mojtaba Veisi had previously been arrested due to his activities.

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.

Amir Sobhani Arrested by Security Forces in Javanrud

HRANA – On Monday, May 18, 2026, Amir Sobhani, a resident of Javanrud, was arrested by security forces in the city. He was subsequently transferred to Dizelabad Prison following the issuance of a detention order.

According to Kurdpa, a citizen was arrested by security forces in Javanrud. The identity of the individual has been reported as Amir Sobhani, a resident of Javanrud County.

Based on the report, Mr. Sobhani was arrested on Monday, May 18, 2026, by security forces at his family home without the presentation of a judicial warrant. Following the issuance of a 10-day detention order, this citizen was transferred to Dizelabad Prison in Kermanshah.

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

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Two Prisoners Executed in Kermanshah and Isfahan

HRANA- During the current week, two prisoners were executed in Isfahan and Kermanshah prisons on charges related to drug offenses and murder, respectively.

In the early hours of Monday, May 4, the execution sentence of a prisoner previously convicted on drug-related charges was carried out in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

According to Iran Human Rights Organization, the prisoner was identified as 30-year-old Masoud Shirzad, a resident of Kashan.

Based on the report, Mr. Shirzad had been arrested approximately three years ago on drug-related charges and was later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

His execution took place simultaneously with the execution of Ghasem Nouri Roudini in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan.

Yesterday, Wednesday, May 6, Kurdpa reported the execution of a prisoner identified as Mohammad-Taghi Shahveisi, a married father of four, in Kermanshah Prison. According to the report, Mr. Shahveisi had been arrested last year on a murder charge and was later sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

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

According to HRA’s Annual Report, in 2025 at least 2,063 citizens, including 61 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the sentences of 11 individuals were carried out in public. During the same period, 172 other individuals were sentenced to death.

At Least 45 Citizens Arrested by The Ministry of Intelligence Across 7 Provinces

HRANA – At least 45 citizens have been arrested by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence in the provinces of Khuzestan, Gilan, Isfahan, Hormozgan, Hamedan, Kerman, and Kermanshah. Alleged links to Israeli and U.S. intelligence services, as well as media outlets based outside the country, were cited among the reasons for these arrests. A video containing the forced confession of one of these citizens has also been released, although the circumstances under which it was recorded remain unclear.

According to Tasnim News Agency, the Ministry of Intelligence of Iran claimed that 11 citizens, including the main network leader allegedly linked to Israeli intelligence services, were identified and arrested in Isfahan Province.

The statement further alleged that these citizens are accused of killing a Basij member and one Ministry of Intelligence agent in Khuzestan, as well as injuring several other Basij members. It also claimed that over the past two months, 11 other members of this “terrorist group” had been arrested, while five others were killed during an armed clash with security forces.

Separately, a video of the forced confession of one of these citizens has been published, though the conditions under which it was recorded are unknown.

The Ministry of Intelligence also announced the arrest of four citizens in Khuzestan and Kermanshah Provinces. The agency alleged that these individuals intended to carry out “sabotage” operations and were identified and arrested in the cities of Andimeshk and Qasr-e Shirin. According to the Ministry, “a number of weapons were discovered and seized from these citizens.”

In the same statement, the Ministry of Intelligence reported the arrest of 30 more citizens in four provinces, describing them as “members of a terrorist group linked to Israeli intelligence services.”

According to the agency, four citizens were arrested in Gilan Province, eight in Kerman Province, six in Hamedan Province, and 12 in Hormozgan Province. It also claimed that quantities of homemade bombs and weapons were discovered and confiscated from them.

The report did not provide further details, including the identities of these citizens or their place of detention.

It is worth noting that the U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran began on February 28, 2026, and on April 8, 2026, a two-week ceasefire between the parties was announced. Since the beginning of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related incidents across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For further information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed reports covering the forty days of the conflict.

At Least 67 Citizens Arrested in Connection with the War

HRANA – Domestic media outlets have reported that at least 67 citizens have been arrested in connection with the war: one in Robat Karim, two in Naein, ten in Tabriz, and 54 in the provinces of Tehran, Gilan, Fars, and Kermanshah.

According to Ham-Mihan, the Robat Karim prosecutor claimed that a citizen who had “recorded and sent footage expressing happiness over the attack on the Saba Battery factory to foreign media outlets” was identified and arrested.

In another report, Ham-Mihan announced that 10 citizens were arrested in Tabriz by police forces. According to the report, these individuals had allegedly been “sending information about the locations of security forces, as well as images and videos of projectile impact sites, to foreign media outlets.” It is further claimed that four of them were arrested on charges of espionage for countries involved in the war, including the United States and Israel.

Separately, Mehr News Agency reported that two citizens were arrested in Naein County. The Naein police commander stated that two citizens who had been “communicating with and sending information to foreign media outlets” were identified and detained.

In another report, IRIB News announced that 54 citizens were arrested in four provinces by the Ministry of Intelligence. According to the Ministry, 41 were arrested in Tehran, five in Fars Province, and eight in Gilan and Kermanshah Provinces.

According to this report, these individuals were arrested on allegations including “communication with countries involved in the war and opposition groups, intent to carry out terrorist acts, sending images of missile strike locations, filming and photographing such sites, and sending the material to Iran International.”

The same report added that during the arrests, authorities allegedly discovered and seized several homemade bombs, bladed weapons, a handgun, three organizational communication devices, one pistol, and one Starlink satellite internet device.

The reports did not provide further details, including the identities of those arrested, the exact dates and locations of the arrests, or where they are being held.

It should be noted that the military attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the beginning of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related incidents across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirty-first day of the conflict, published last night.

Report on the Arrest of at Least 12 Citizens in Various Provinces

HRANA – Domestic media outlets have reported the arrest of at least 12 citizens in Kermanshah, Urmia, and Semnan Province on charges such as “espionage” and alleged connections with foreign-based media. Images of the forced confessions of two of these citizens have also been published, although the conditions under which they were recorded remain unclear.

According to Hamshahri, three citizens were arrested in Kermanshah. These individuals were detained by intelligence agents of the IRGC’s “Nabi Akram” unit on charges of membership in an alleged “espionage” network.

Meanwhile, Tasnim reported that two citizens were arrested in Urmia by intelligence agents of the IRGC in West Azerbaijan Province. In this report, a video was released accusing the individuals of “espionage,” alleging that they had “connections with Israel and sent information and images of certain locations to foreign media outlets.” At the same time, footage of their forced confessions was also published, though the circumstances of the recordings remain unknown.

According to ILNA, IRGC Intelligence Organization in Semnan Province announced the identification and arrest of seven citizens in the province. The report claims that the detainees “had links with foreign intelligence services and engaged in identifying military and sensitive locations, arson, and writing slogans.”

These reports do not provide further details such as the identities of the detainees, the exact time and location of their arrests, or their place of detention.

Since February 28, Iranian territory has been targeted by military attacks from Israel and the United States. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s report published last night on the 26th day since the beginning of these attacks.

It should also be noted that while combating espionage is not in itself considered a violation of human rights, given the Iranian government’s record of using such charges instrumentally against political opponents, such claims, especially in the absence of transparent details and due process, are consistently met with skepticism.

Two Citizens Arrested in Shahin Shahr and Kermanshah

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.