Tag: Langarud

Two Citizens Arrested by Security Forces

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Langarud, Sajjad Rafiei Pour

HRANA – Sina Karimi Mofrad, a teacher in Kohgiluyeh County, and Sajjad Rafiei Pour in Langarud have been arrested by security forces in connection with the protests.

HRANA has identified him as Sina Karimi Mofrad, a teacher and resident of Kohgiluyeh County.

Meanwhile, Hyrcani News reported the arrest of another citizen, Sajjad Rafiei Pour, approximately 40 years old and a resident of Langarud, on February 9, 2026.

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

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.

Nationwide January Protests: Arrest of 265 Individuals in Bandar Anzali and Langarud

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Bandar-Anzali, Langarud

HRANA – At least 263 citizens in Bandar Anzali and two citizens in Langarud were arrested by security forces in connection with the January 2026 protests.

According to IRNA, the police commander of Bandar Anzali County announced the identification and arrest of 263 citizens in relation to the protests. Amir Vahabzadeh described those arrested as “individuals linked to unrest, leaders, and agents of destruction, incitement, and disorder.”

Based on this report, the police commander of Langarud County also announced the arrest of two citizens in connection with protests in the city. Arsalan Sobh Zahedi claimed that “two citizens, aged 45 and 40, were referred to judicial authorities for legal proceedings.”

This law enforcement official did not provide any information regarding the identities or places of detention of those arrested.

It should be noted that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on 28 December. After two days, they expanded beyond marketplaces and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the most widespread demonstrations of recent years. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report published last night on the thirty-eighth day since the start of the protests.

Mostafa Mohebi Commences His Three-Year Sentence in Rudsar Prison

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Gilan province, HRANA, Langarud, Mahsa Amini, Mostafa Mohebi, Rudsar

Mostafa Mohebi (also spelled as Mohebbi) has begun serving his three-year prison term in Rudsar Prison. His arrest dates back to the nationwide protests in 2022, also known as the Mahsa Amini Protests.

According to a source close to his family who spoke with HRANA, Mohebi was convicted by the Revolutionary Court on charges of “acting against national security,” leading to a three-year sentence. On August 28, 2023, he commenced his sentence in Rudsar Prison.

Mohebi was apprehended by security forces in January 2023 and subsequently incarcerated in Lakan Prison, Rasht, on February 3.

A 35-year-old computer engineer and Langarud resident in Gilan Province, Mohebi’s case continues to garner attention in the ongoing discourse on civil rights and freedom of expression in Iran.

Background on the 2022 Nationwide Protests

The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her improper hijab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. Protesters came to the streets with the central slogan “Women, Life, Freedom” in protest against the performance, laws, and structure of the regime. During the nationwide protests, thousands of people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students, and civil rights activists, were arrested.