Sardasht: Three Citizens Arrested by Law Enforcement Forces

HRANA – Three citizens have been arrested in Sardasht by law enforcement forces over what was described as “affiliation with groups opposed to the system.”

According to Mehr News Agency, three citizens were arrested in Sardasht, West Azerbaijan province. The report claims that the arrests were carried out by police officers due to the citizens’ alleged “affiliation with anti-government groups and efforts to make the country insecure.”

The report does not provide further details, including the identities of the detainees or where they are being held.

It should be noted that U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the start of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related developments across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the 38th day of the conflict, which was published last night.

Day Six of the U.S.–Israel War on Iran: 170 Strikes in 19 Provinces

HRANA – In the last 24 hours, and as of March 5, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 170 attacks across 113 incidents in 19 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 79 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). According to aggregated data since the outbreak of the conflict on February 28, the total number of reported civilian deaths has reached 1,168 including 194 children, most of them under the age of ten. An additional 336 reported deaths are currently under review for verification and classification.

Based on information verified today, HRANA has recorded 9 civilian deaths, including one child, and 38 civilian injuries, as well as 3 military personnel killed. During the last 24-hour period, 29 cases (deaths and injuries) remain under review for verification and classification, including assessment of whether individuals were civilians or military personnel.

In addition, 26 sites were hit in 67 attacks over the past 24 hours. These include a range of locations and infrastructure, including several military bases, several dual-use sites, and a stadium. The nature of these objects, whether under special protected status, civilian, military, or dual use, remains under review, and classifications may be revised as further information becomes available. The list of 26 recorded targets are included in this report and reflect both objects reportedly directly targeted and those documented as damaged due to nearby strikes or collateral effects.

Aggregated data since the beginning of the conflict on 28 February 2026: The total number of reported civilian deaths stands at 1,168, including 194 children under 18, with 336 reported deaths currently and under review pending verification and classification.

This report provides a preliminary analysis of incidents documented within the last 24 hours. All figures and classifications contained herein are based on information available at the time of publication. As verification efforts continue and additional information becomes available, casualty figures, classifications of individuals as civilian or military, and the categorization of damaged objects may be updated.

HRANA applies a verification methodology that relies on cross-checking field reports, local sources, medical and emergency contacts, and available open source material. In cases where information cannot yet be conclusively verified, incidents or casualties are classified as undetermined and remain under active review. The dynamic nature of the situation, access constraints, and communication disruptions may affect the completeness of current data.

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. The documented incidents include airstrikes and missile attacks, primarily involving cruise missiles.

Preliminary analysis indicates that Tehran Province, accounting for 32% of the attacks, continues to be targeted more than any other part of the country. Khuzestan and Kermanshah provinces rank next, accounting for 14% and 11% of the attacks, respectively. Western regions of the country continue to bear a significant share of the airstrikes.

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2 List of Objects Reported Hit

In the last 24 hours, the following objects were reported as hit. 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. This list is not exhaustive; the items listed are illustrative.

• The Ministry of Intelligence office in Sardasht

• The IRGC Imam Ali garrison in Sanandaj

• A paper factory in Malayer

• The Chazabeh border terminal in Dasht-e Azadegan

• Jannat Abad Police Station No. 138 in Tehran

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.

As of the past 24 hours, HRANA documents reported damage to the following facilities protected by IHL. The information below reflects preliminary findings and remains subject to verification. This list is not exhaustive; those listed are illustrative.

• A residential building in Tehran

• The 12,000-seat Azadi Stadium in Tehran

• Yas Nabi Girls’ Elementary School in Tehran

• District 18 Municipality in Tehran

• Basat Stadium in Tehran

3. Civilian Casualties

All casualty figures presented below are based on information available at the time of publication. The classification of individuals as civilian, military, or undetermined is preliminary and subject to change as further verification is conducted. Where sufficient corroboration is not yet available, cases remain under review and may be reclassified in subsequent updates.

In the last 24 hours, 9 civilians were reported killed, and 38 civilians were reported injured across 19 provinces. One child is among those killed.

4. Military Casualties

During the same reporting period, three military personnel were reported killed. Military casualties have primarily been reported in connection with 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 been independently verified. Access to information and statistics regarding military casualties remains particularly challenging.

In certain incidents, individuals were killed in proximity to military objectives, but their formal status has not yet been conclusively established. These cases remain under review, and classification may be revised if credible information indicates a different status.

5. Unverified Casualties

As of publication, 336 casualties remain under active review and are currently classified as undetermined. The classification may remain pending for the following reasons:

• Lack of identifying documentation

• Conflicting reports from sources

• Insufficient information regarding affiliation or role at the time of death or injury

• Ongoing efforts to verify open-source reports through the HRANA network

6. Undetermined Casualties

As of the time of publication, 29 casualties (17 deaths and 12 injuries over the last 24 hours) remain classified as undetermined. This includes cases where HRANA has not yet been able to confirm whether the individual was a civilian or military personnel, or where age status (including potential child casualties) has not been conclusively verified. Reports of 18 burial ceremonies for victims of incidents in recent days were also documented today.

Naseh Lahijani Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

HRANA – Naseh Lahijani, a resident of Piranshahr, has been sentenced to 10 years and one day in prison by the Mahabad Revolutionary Court.

According to HRANA, quoting Kurdpa, the sentence was recently issued by Branch 1 of the Mahabad Revolutionary Court and communicated to Mr. Lahijani. Based on the ruling, he was convicted on the charge of membership and collaboration with an opposition party and sentenced to 10 years and one day in prison.

About five months ago, after returning to Iran, Lahijani was arrested in the city of Sardasht by security forces. Following interrogation, he was transferred to Mahabad Prison.

During his detention, this citizen was denied access to a lawyer. He is now serving his sentence in Mahabad Prison.

Naseh Lahijani is from the village of “Hamzeh Abad” in Piranshahr County.

HRANA’s report shows that in 2024, Iranian regime courts—both primary and appeals courts—issued a total of 33,574 months of prison sentences (equivalent to 2,797 years) against Iranian citizens for their political and civil activities. This total represents more than a 1.5-fold increase compared to the previous five-year period.

Latest Update on Heydar Niknia and Edris Ebrahimi, Political Prisoners in Urmia

HRANA – Political prisoners Heydar Niknia and Edris Ebrahimi have been serving their sentences in Urmia Prison for the past year.

Recently, following the issuance of an amnesty directive, the sentences of each were reduced to one year and eight months. Previously, the Urmia Revolutionary Court had sentenced them to two years and eight months in prison each, on charges of “collaboration with opposition groups.”

Niknia and Ebrahimi began serving their sentences in Urmia Prison in September 2023.

Niknia had earlier been arrested on July 3, 2023, after being summoned to the IRGC Intelligence office in the Silvaneh district. He was later released on bail before eventually being summoned to serve his sentence.

Heydar Niknia is from Urmia, and Edris Ebrahimi is from Sardasht.

Four Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Sardasht

HRANA – On Tuesday, July 15, four citizens from Sardasht were arrested by security forces in this city and taken to an undisclosed location.

Kolbar News has identified them as as Soleiman Bayseh, Mohammad Naseri, Haji Sarrafi, and Othman (last name unknown), all from  Sardasht County, West Azerbaijan province.

According to the report, these citizens were arrested simultaneously by security forces without the presentation of a judicial warrant.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for their arrest, their whereabouts, or the charges brought against them.

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.

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Special Clerical Court in Urmia Sentences Two Sunni Clerics to Prison

HRANA News Agency –Hassan Khezri and Salam Mahmoudian, two Sunni clerics from Sardasht, have each been sentenced to two years in prison and a monetary fine by the Special Clerical Court in Urmia. The prison sentences were suspended.

According to a report by HRANA, quoting Kurdpa, the Special Clerical Court in Urmia issued the verdicts against the two clerics, sentencing each to two years in prison and paying a fine. The prison terms have been suspended.

The report does not specify the charges brought against Khezri and Mahmoudian.

Salam Mahmoudian is the Friday prayer leader of Boyuran-e Sofla (lower Boyuran) village, and Hassan Khezri is the Friday prayer leader of Boyuran-e Olya (upper Boyuran), both located in Sardasht County. The two were previously summoned to the Urmia Special Clerical Court in July of 2024.

HRANA’s compiled reports show that in 2024 alone, the Iranian regime’s judiciary sentenced 82 members of religious minorities to nearly 400 years in prison on charges solely related to their religious beliefs and sharing those beliefs. This alarming figure highlights the regime’s relentless persecution of religious communities through its judicial system.

Seven Citizens Arrested in Kurdistan and West Azerbaijan Provinces

HRANA News Agency – In recent days, seven citizens have been arrested by security forces in the cities of Dehgolan, Sanandaj, Mahabad, and Sardasht and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing Kolbar News, the arrested individuals have been identified as follows:

  • Mehdi Javanmardi, Farhad Zandi, Arsalan Miraki, and Farshad Seyedi – all residents of Dehgolan
  • Mansour Moloudpour – resident of Mahabad
  • Hassan Khalili – resident of Sardasht (released two days after his arrest)
  • Chiako Ghorbehei

Details of the Arrests:

On Monday, January 27, 2025, Mehdi Javanmardi and Farhad Zandi were arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents in Dehgolan and taken to an unknown location. A day earlier, on Sunday, January 26, Arsalan Mirki and Farshad Seyedi, also from Dehgolan, were detained by security forces and similarly transferred to an undisclosed location.

Meanwhile, on Saturday, January 25, Mansour Moloudpour was arrested by security forces at his workplace in Mahabad. His whereabouts remain unknown.

Additionally, Hassan Khalili, a resident of Sardasht, was arrested on Wednesday, January 22. After two days in custody, he was released on Friday, January 24 following an interrogation.

At the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for these arrests or the charges brought against these individuals.

Sardasht: Three Citizens Arrested by Security Forces

HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, January 21, 2025, Hassan Hassannejad, Mohammad Amin Hassannejad, and Rahim Alizadeh, residents of Sardasht, West Azerbaijan province, were arrested by security forces in the city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

Kurdpa has identified these detainees as: Hassan Hassannejad and his son Mohammad Amin Hassannejad from the village of Sisar, and Rahim Alizadeh from the village of Kurbanawe, both located in Sardasht County.

The report states that Hassan Hassannejad and his son Mohammad Amin were arrested in the city of Rabat by security forces without a judicial warrant. The agents later searched the family home, confiscating some personal belongings.

Similarly, Rahim Alizadeh was also arrested in Sardasht without a judicial warrant.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for the arrests, the whereabouts of the detainees, or the charges brought against them.

In 2024, HRANA documented 561 cases of human rights violations in West Azerbaijan Province, placing it third among all provinces in Iran for reported violations.

Two Brothers Arrested by Security Forces in Mahabad

Khaled Bakri and Mohammad Bakri, residents of Mahabad, were arrested by security forces in this city and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, quoting Kolbar News, the two citizens have been identified as Khaled Bakri, 46, and his brother Mohammad Bakri, 43.

Reports indicate that Mohammad Bakri was arrested on the evening of Monday, December 30, 2024, in Mahabad, while Khaled Bakri was detained on Sunday, December 29, on the road between Mahabad and Sardasht.

It is worth noting that several other individuals have been arrested in Mahabad and neighboring cities in recent days.

As of now, no information is available regarding the reasons for these arrests, the detainees’ whereabouts, or the charges against them.

In 2024, HRANA documented 561 cases of human rights violations in West Azerbaijan Province, including Mahabad, placing it third among all provinces in Iran for reported violations.

Report on the Arrest of Four Citizens in West Azerbaijan Province

In recent days, four citizens named Khaled Mohammadian, Amin Bazian, Jamal Sheikhehpour, and Afshin Khalifehzadeh were arrested by security forces in Sardasht, Piranshahr, and Mahabad and transferred to undisclosed locations.

According to HRANA, quoting Kurdpa, early Sunday morning, December 29, Sheikhehpour and Khalifehzadeh were arrested in Mahabad. These individuals, residents of Qom Qaleh village in Mahabad county, were detained without judicial warrants and taken to unknown locations.

In a separate report, Kurdpa confirmed the arrest of a citizen in Sardasht identified as Khaled Mohammadian in Sardasht County. Security forces entered Mr. Mohammadian’s home early the previous morning, arrested him without presenting a warrant, and transferred him to an undisclosed location. During the arrest, they also searched his home.

On Friday, December 27, another citizen, identified as Amin Bazian, aged around 28, a resident of Piranshahr, was arrested and taken to an unknown location.

The arrest of this individual was also carried out without a judicial warrant by security forces.

So far, no information is available regarding the reasons for the arrests or the charges brought against these citizens.