HRANA – Media outlets close to security institutions have reported the arrest of seven protesters, including one woman, in the cities of Qom, Talesh, Sabzevar, and Shahreza. At the same time, videos of the “confessions” of two of these citizens have been released, though it is unclear under what conditions these recordings were made. Meanwhile, 162 protesting citizens were arrested by security forces in the cities of Shiraz, Marvdasht, Kovar, Kazerun, Nourabad, Pasargad, Abadeh, Fasa, Darab, and Neyriz.
According to the state broadcaster (IRIB), a female protester was arrested during the protests in Qom. In this report, she is accused of setting fire to a mosque in the city.
Separately, Young Journalists Club, quoting the police commander of Talesh, claimed that a 30-year-old citizen who allegedly set fire to a bank in the city was arrested. At the same time, Fars News Agency reported the arrest of one individual in Sabzevar.
Tasnim News Agency also announced that four citizens were arrested by security forces in the city of Shahreza. According to this outlet, the detainees were accused of setting fire to a mosque and, after case files were formed, were referred to judicial authorities for legal proceedings.
In these reports, videos of the “confessions” of two of the detainees were published, although it remains unclear under what circumstances they were recorded.
In another report, the state broadcaster announced the arrest of 162 citizens by security forces in the cities of Shiraz, Marvdasht, Kovar, Kazerun, Nourabad, Pasargad, Abadeh, Fasa, Darab, and Neyriz.
This report has accused the detained individuals of damaging banks and government centers and property, including municipal buildings.
These reports do not mention the identities of the detainees or their place of detention.
It should be noted that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, 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 demonstrations in recent years. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the twenty-fourth day of protests, published last night.
