Arrest of Seven Citizens, Including Two Azerbaijani-Turk Activists, by Security Forces

HRANA – In recent days, Rahman Azarmi Rad and Shahram Talebinejad, two Azerbaijani-Turk activists, were arrested in Tabriz. In addition, Abdolnaser Baluch-Qader was arrested in Qasr-e Qand, Khodamorad Albarznejad in Mehrestan, Omid Ravand in Marivan, Reza Pahlavani in Divandarreh by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence, and Milad Mardani in Sahneh County, all by security forces.

The arrest of Rahman Azarmi Rad took place at his home on Sunday, January 4, 2026, while Shahram Talebinejad was arrested on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Laleh Square in the city of Tabriz, by security forces. According to information received by HRANA, Mr. Azarmi Rad informed his family during a brief phone call that he had been transferred to The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Tabriz. However, no information has so far been obtained regarding the whereabouts of Shahram Talebinejad.

The Haal Vsh website also reported the arrest of two citizens on Monday, January 5, 2026. Accordingly, Abdolnaser Baluch-Qader, 22 years old, son of Azim, a resident of Karchan village in Qasr-e Qand, was arrested in that county. Additionally, Khodamorad Albarznejad (Abdolzehi), son of Mousa, a resident of Mehrestan, was arrested in that city and transferred to Zahedan Prison.

Separately, according to Kurdpa, on Sunday, January 4, 2026, Omid Ravand, an athlete from Marivan, was violently arrested by security forces at Sarbaaz Square in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

Also, according to Kolbar News, on Sunday, a citizen named Reza Pahlavani from Divandarreh was arrested in the city. Mr. Pahlavani was detained by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence without the presentation of a judicial warrant and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to Kurdpa, a citizen from Sahneh, a county in Kermanshah Province, identified as Milad Mardani, was arrested by security forces on Saturday, January 3, 2026, without the presentation of a judicial warrant. No information is available regarding his fate or place of detention.

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

Among those arrested, Rahman Azarmi Rad has previously faced arrest and judicial action due to his activities.

17-Year-Old Teenager Arrested by Security Forces

HRANA – Yesterday, September 10, 17-year-old teenager Abdollah Azizi, a resident of Qasr-e Qand, Sistan and Baluchestan province, was arrested by security forces in this county and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to Rasank News, his identity has been reported as Abdollah Azizi, 17,  and a resident of Azizabad village, a district of Qasr-e Qand County. According to the report, Mr. Azizi was arrested without the presentation of a judicial warrant, with the use of violence by security forces, and taken to an undisclosed location.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges against him.

Abdolghafour Azizi Arrested by Security Forces in Chabahar

HRANA News Agency – On Wednesday, May 21, Abdolghafour Azizi, a resident of Chabahar, was arrested by security forces in the city and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to Haal Vsh, the individual has been identified as Abdolghafour Azizi, approximately 65 years old, a retired employee of the Water and Wastewater Department, originally from Qasr-e Qand and currently residing in Chabahar.

According to the report, Mr. Azizi was arrested at his private residence without a judicial warrant. Following his arrest by security forces, he was transferred to an unknown location.

As of now, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest, his whereabouts, or the charges against him.

Arbitrary arrests, transferring detainees to undisclosed locations, and leaving families in the dark about the fate of their loved ones are routine practices of the Iranian regime’s security agencies, such as the Ministry of Intelligence and the IRGC Intelligence Unit. This pattern of behavior stands in clear violation of the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, known as the Nelson Mandela Rules.

Alam Azizi Held Incommunicado for 26 Days Following Arrest

HRANA News Agency – Alam Azizi, a resident of Qasr-e Qand, has been held in detention by security forces for 26 days, with no information available about his whereabouts.

A source close to Mr. Azizi’s family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “Despite 26 days having passed since his arrest, Azizi has not had any visits or contact with his family. The lack of information about his condition has deepened the concerns of his family and relatives.”

He was previously arrested by security forces on March 8, 2025, in Qasr-e Qand.

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

Alam Azizi is approximately 36 years old and a resident of Azizabad village in Qasr-e Qand County, Sistan and Baluchestan Province. He has previously been arrested due to his activities.