At Least 11 Prisoners, Including One Woman, Executed in Iranian Prisons

HRANA – Today, January 7, 2025, the death sentences of 10 prisoners who had previously been sentenced to death on charges related to drug-related offenses and murder were carried out in the prisons of Shiraz, Kashmar, Shahrekord, Bushehr, Mashhad, Chabahar, Damghan, Malayer, and Sabzevar. Separately, at dawn yesterday, another prisoner was executed in Mahabad Prison.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of nine of those executed at dawn today, Wednesday, January 7:

Sobhan Yeganeh on drug-related charges in Shiraz Prison,
Khodamorad Hemmati on drug-related charges in Kashmar Prison,
Behzad Alipour on murder charges in Shahrekord Prison,
Davoud Bagherzadeh on murder charges in Bushehr Prison,
Soheila Azizi, along with another prisoner, on drug-related charges in Mashhad Prison
Mosib Chamani on murder charges in Chabahar Prison,
Bahman Yarbeygi on murder charges in Damghan Prison
Bagher Bazvand on drug-related charges in Malayer Prison
Almas Mehdi-Nejad on drug-related charges in Sabzevar Prison
Additionally, at dawn yesterday, a prisoner identified as Rouhollah Aghapour was executed on murder charges  in Mahabad Prison.

Further details, including confirmation of the identity of the other executed prisoner, are still under investigation by HRANA.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions.

According to HRA’s annual report, in 2025, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran. Based on this data, executions increased by 119% compared to 2024. In many of these cases, due to secrecy, prisoners were even denied the right to a final visit with their families.

Detailed Report on the Tenth Day of Protests: 36 Dead in 285 Demonstrations

HRANA – Today marked the tenth consecutive day of protests and strikes by citizens across various cities in Iran. Reports indicate that violence by law enforcement and security forces has extended to medical centers as well, with some facilities subjected to intervention and attack. Over the past days, at least 285 locations in 92 cities across 27 provinces have witnessed protest gatherings. During these events, at least 2,076 citizens have been arrested, and at least 36 people have lost their lives, including 34 protesters and two members of security and law enforcement forces.

Protests that initially began with strikes and labor-related gatherings have entered a new phase on their tenth day. Alongside the continuation of some labor actions, reports point to the emergence of street demonstrations, the expansion of strikes by shopkeepers, and student protests at a number of universities. At the same time, there are reports that violence by law enforcement and security forces has extended to medical facilities, including attacks on hospitals.

Background of the Protests

The new wave of protests has emerged at a time when economic pressure on broad segments of society has reached a critical point, and clear signs of disruption to citizens’ daily livelihoods are evident. The continuous rise in exchange rates, chronic market instability, and the steady decline in purchasing power have darkened and destabilized the economic outlook for households and business owners alike, turning financial insecurity into a widespread experience.

In the days leading up to the start of these protests, reports indicated that currency rates had surpassed unprecedented levels, coinciding with a downturn in the capital market and an intensification of capital outflows. Analysts have interpreted this trend as a shift of liquidity toward safer markets such as gold and foreign currency, as well as a sign of declining public confidence in economic policies. The social consequences of this situation have included widespread closures or partial shutdowns of businesses, increasing difficulty for small enterprises to continue operating, and ultimately the spread of protests and strikes in various cities. These demonstrations are seen less as reactions to a single, temporary trigger and more as the result of the long-term accumulation of economic pressures and the ongoing erosion of hope for improvements in economic and social conditions.

Geography of the Protests

Based on updated and consolidated data, over the past 10 days at least 285 locations across Iran have witnessed protests, street gatherings, or labor strikes. These protest activities have been reported in 27 provinces nationwide, and at the same time, 22 universities have seen protest actions by students.

On the tenth day of the protests, demonstrations were held in the cities of Mashhad, Qazvin, Abdanan, Tehran, Shiraz, Bandar Abbas, Zanjan, Ilam, Malekshahi, Shahrekord, Yazdanshahr, Kavar, Asadabad, Babol, Marvdasht, and Borujerd.

One of the most significant protest focal points today in Iran was the demonstrations by bazaar merchants. Today, strikes took place in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, particularly concentrated in the main corridors, including the gold and currency market, the fabric market, and parts of the footwear and home appliances sections. A considerable number of business units were either fully or partially closed. Reports indicate that this strike emerged spontaneously, without any formal call, and that the main grievances of merchants were sharp currency fluctuations, the surge in gold prices, market stagnation, and the severe decline in purchasing power.

Following the closure of shops, the presence of security and law enforcement forces increased at the entrances to the bazaar and at intersections leading to it, and in some areas the formation of gatherings was prevented. Nevertheless, the strike caused a noticeable disruption to the bazaar’s daily activities and a reduction in customer traffic, and is being assessed as one of the most significant manifestations of the link between street protests and occupational discontent in Tehran.

Forms of Protest and Slogans

A review of verified reports indicates that the protests on the tenth day, similar to previous days, encompassed a wide range of demands. The content of slogans chanted during the gatherings was not limited solely to livelihood and economic issues, but also reflected criticism of governance structures, opposition to restrictions imposed on individual and social freedoms, and demands for justice.

Within the framework of its human rights mandate, HRANA focuses its reporting on slogans and demands that are directly related to violations of, or calls for, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and citizens’ civil rights. The persistence of these demands across various parts of the country points to the depth of public dissatisfaction and the overlap of economic, social, and political grievances within the context of the ongoing protests.

Conduct of Law Enforcement and Security Forces and Details of Violence

On the tenth day of the nationwide protests, reports received by HRANA indicate the continuation of a heavy security atmosphere in various cities across the country. These reports suggest that law enforcement and security forces have continued to use various repressive measures aimed at preventing the formation or expansion of protest gatherings.

Documented instances of the suppression of protests over the past day include the use of pellet guns, deployment of tear gas, and direct attacks on demonstrators.

At the same time, official accounts presented by some local authorities regarding the deaths do not fully align with eyewitness testimonies and unofficial reports. For this reason, details surrounding how these incidents occurred remain under review and subject to further verification.

Deaths and Injuries

According to HRANA’s updated data, at least 36 people have been confirmed killed during the past ten days of protests. Among them were four individuals under the age of 18, as well as two members of security and law enforcement forces. In addition, dozens of cases of injuries among protesting citizens have been recorded so far. According to reports, these injuries were mostly caused by pellet and plastic bullets.

Over the past 24 hours, HRANA has confirmed the identities of Mohammadreza Karami, (Lieutenant) Ehsan Aghajani, and Ali Golfroosh as individuals killed during the protests.

On the same date, Sadegh Parvizadeh, a wildlife photographer and videographer, announced in a video posted on his Instagram page that he had been struck in the face and eye by pellets during the protests. In part of the video, while showing samples of the pellets fired, he stated: “The person who shot me was a teenager under the age of 20. What occupies my mind is that killing a human being was really like hunting prey or a game to him.”

Tasnim News Agency, which is close to security institutions, reported that based on presented statistics, from the beginning of the protests up to last night, around 568 law enforcement personnel and 66 Basij forces were injured. The outlet further claimed that among them, two were injured by live ammunition, 152 by shotgun pellets, and 11 by knife attacks.

Security Forces’ Raids on Medical Centers: Attacks on Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam and Sina Hospital in Tehran

Amid developments in the nationwide protests in Iran, reports indicate that security forces have attacked and entered at least two medical centers in the cities of Ilam and Tehran, incidents that have sparked widespread domestic reactions and heightened concerns over violations of the security of medical facilities and patients’ rights.

Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ilam: Tear Gas in a Treatment Facility

According to published videos and reports, on Saturday evening, January 3, security forces surrounded Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam and attempted to arrest a number of protesters injured in Malekshahi who had been transferred there for treatment.

Reports indicate that patients’ families and some medical staff opposed the entry of security forces, leading to verbal and physical altercations. Subsequently, images were released showing tear gas being fired inside the hospital grounds and buildings, an action that created emergency conditions in treatment wards and caused alarm among patients and staff. Eyewitnesses stated that several patients experienced breathing difficulties following the dispersal of tear gas.

In response, the Ministry of Health issued a statement announcing that, by order of the Minister of Health, the matter was being examined “urgently,” emphasizing the need to safeguard the security of medical centers, patients, and healthcare workers. Additionally, by order of Masoud Pezeshkian, the Minister of Interior was tasked with following up on the incident and submitting a report. Meanwhile, Fars News Agency, which is close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, confirmed the presence of security forces at the hospital but claimed that some protesters had used the medical facility “to hide.”

Sina Hospital, Tehran: Arrests of the Injured and a Security Atmosphere

Parallel to the events in Ilam, reports published today, Tuesday, January 6, from Tehran indicate that security forces also entered Sina Hospital. According to these reports, a number of protesters injured during demonstrations and transferred to the hospital for treatment were arrested by security forces inside or around the hospital.

Eyewitnesses told media outlets that the presence of security forces on hospital grounds created an atmosphere of fear and disrupted the treatment process, with some families reportedly avoiding medical centers out of fear of arrest.

As of the time of this report, officials have not provided a clear explanation regarding the details of the operation at Sina Hospital.

Arrests

Over the ten days of protests, at least 2,076 protesting citizens have been arrested; however, the actual number of detainees is estimated to be significantly higher.

Of these, 878 individuals were either arrested on the tenth day of protests or had been detained earlier but were confirmed by HRANA today. This includes the transfer of approximately 200 detained women to Kachooie Prison in Karaj and 500 detained men to the Central Prison of Karaj.

Other detained protesters whose identities have been individually confirmed on this day are listed in an appendix at the end of this report.

So far, at least 15 videos of forced confessions by detainees have been broadcast by official media outlets or those close to security institutions, videos for which it remains unclear under what conditions individuals were compelled to confess against themselves.

International Reactions

As nationwide protests continue in Iran and security crackdowns intensify, international reactions and statements have also persisted.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern over recent developments in Iran, stating that he was “deeply saddened” by the killing and injury of protesters and stressing the need to prevent further loss of life. He called on Iranian authorities to respect the rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and peaceful protest, and to allow people to express their grievances peacefully.

The Persian-language account of the U.S. State Department on X, referring to yesterday’s raid by security forces on Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam, described the action as a “clear crime against humanity” and wrote that hospitals are not battlefields. The statement added that the actions of the Islamic Republic constitute a gross violation of international law and demonstrate a complete disregard for human life.

Amnesty International, condemning the attack by security forces on a hospital in Ilam that was being used to treat or shelter injured protesters, described the incident as a clear violation of international law. The organization emphasized that the attack once again shows how far Iranian authorities are willing to go to suppress protests and silence dissent.

Reaction of Iranian Government Officials

In response to U.S. warnings, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described these positions as “psychological warfare” and sought to frame them as part of a media and external pressure campaign.

The most significant focal point of domestic reactions on the tenth day was the release of a video showing security forces raiding Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam, an incident highlighted as a sensitive turning point in media coverage. According to accounts, protesters injured in Malekshahi had been transferred to the hospital, after which the facility was surrounded. Security forces attempted to enter and arrest some of the injured but faced resistance from families and medical staff. Subsequently, images emerged showing tear gas being fired inside the hospital building.

In response, the Ministry of Health issued a statement announcing that the matter was under serious review “by explicit order of the Minister of Health” and would be pursued “within the framework of the law,” emphasizing the security of medical centers, patients’ rights, and support for healthcare workers.

At the same time, Masoud Pezeshkian ordered an investigation into the incident, and according to BBC reports, Eskandar Momeni (Minister of Interior) assigned a delegation to follow up and submit a report.

On the political and economic front, Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking at an official ceremony in an unusually candid tone, placed responsibility for the current situation on the governing structure, stating that “the parliament and the government together have brought the country to this point,” and emphasizing that “we are all to blame.” This stance was reflected in coverage of the tenth day as a sign of social pressure and a crisis of governance.

In contrast, media outlets close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including Fars News Agency (as reported by the BBC), confirmed the presence of security forces at the hospital but claimed that protesters had used the hospital as a “stronghold”, a narrative aimed at justifying and reframing the security forces’ actions.

Meanwhile, the public and revolutionary prosecutor of Shahrod stated that protesters’ voices should be heard, but warned that those who engage in what he described as “rioting” would face the law.

Domestic Reactions (Civil Society, Labor Groups, and Public Figures)

Alongside official reactions, part of the tenth day’s responses included expressions of solidarity from artists, as well as supportive actions abroad.

The Teachers’ Trade Association of Aligudarz issued a statement in support of the recent protests, declaring that the expansion of poverty, corruption, discrimination, special privileges, unemployment, and runaway inflation has pushed society to a point of despair and anger. The statement noted that the loss of hope for the future has turned employment, marriage, and housing into unattainable dreams for young people, creating a generation with nothing left to lose. According to the association, despite all the risks, protesters have courageously put their lives and health on the line to voice their demands in the streets.

Continuing reactions from sports and cultural figures, Mohammad Khakpour, former captain of Iran’s national football team, criticized labeling protesters as “rioters,” writing that people crushed by inflation, unemployment, and insecurity cannot be silenced with a label. Ali Ghamsari, a musician and composer, described the protests as stemming from poverty and hardship, emphasizing that they are rooted in concern for the country and a sense of social responsibility. Alireza Haghighi, former national team goalkeeper, also shared a message stating that protesting is not a crime—the real crime is not listening to the people’s voices.

Ali Daei, a legendary Iranian footballer, criticized the economic situation, saying that the sharp rise in the dollar exchange rate shows officials have become disconnected from the people’s suffering, and stressed that nothing can replace the people of Iran. Pantea Bahram, a theater and film actress, also expressed solidarity with protesting bazaar merchants and announced that she was joining the strikes. Alireza Ghorbani, a traditional music singer, citing the country’s current conditions and the hardships imposed on the people, announced the postponement of his “Iranam” concert in Tabriz and other upcoming performances, stating that holding concerts at this time does not align with the public mood.

Individually Identified Arrests on the Tenth Day

  1. 1. Amin Yousefi – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  2. 2. Amirhossein Ta’mirkari – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  3. 3. Reza Dousti-Nejad – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa – Notable detail: 17-year-old minor

  4. 4. Artin Sohrabi – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa – Notable detail: 17-year-old minor

  5. 5. Amir Ali Abdian – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa – Notable detail: 16-year-old minor

  6. 6. Firooz Faraji – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  7. 7. Mohammad Sadra Mansouri – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  8. 8. Alireza Paryab – City of arrest: Dehloran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  9. 9. Mohammad Amin Mahmoudian – City of arrest: Sarableh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  10. 10. Mohammad Amin Mahmoudian – City of arrest: Sarableh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  11. 11. Mohammadhossein Moradi – City of arrest: Sarableh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  12. 12. Ahmadreza Mohammadian – City of arrest: Karzan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  13. 13. Arman Dadfar – City of arrest: Badreh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  14. 14. Milad Seyed Moradi – City of arrest: Dehloran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  15. 15. Misagh Seyed Moradi – City of arrest: Dehloran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  16. 16. Mehdi Hatami – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  17. 17. Shahin Yousefi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  18. 18. Ali Ahmadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  19. 19. Hossein Ahmadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  20. 20. Afshin Najafi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  21. 21. Ramin Mohammadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  22. 22. Mohammadreza Heidari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: 17-year-old minor

  23. 23. Saha Ilbeigi – City of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter – Notable detail: Student

  24. 24. Sheida Namjoo – City of arrest: Birjand – Place of detention: The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter – Notable detail: Student

  25. 25. Zeynab Ivani – City of arrest: Birjand – Place of detention: The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter – Notable detail: Student

  26. 26. Faizeh Shamaili – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  27. 27. Javad Estavari – City of arrest: Darreh Shahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  28. 28. Ehsan Vineh – City of arrest: Kermanshah – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  29. 29. Abolfazl Dorqaidi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  30. 30. Abolfazl Khoshnood – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  31. 31. Abolfazl Rahimi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  32. 32. Abolfazl Sharifi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  33. 33. Abolfazl Oshal – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  34. 34. Ahmadreza Khaleghipour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  35. 35. Amin Ezzati – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  36. 36. Amir Mohammad Bakhtiari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  37. 37. Amirhossein Rahi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  38. 38. Amirhossein Karimi-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  39. 39. Omid Mohammadpour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  40. 40. Omid Mohammadpour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  41. 41. Arya Samsami – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  42. 42. Anahita Hekmatinia – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  43. 43. Ainaz Parvaneh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  44. 44. Behnam Armoon – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  45. 45. Benyamin Arshadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  46. 46. Parisa Mousavi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  47. 47. Parichehr Ansari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  48. 48. Hamid Jahanbazian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  49. 49. Hadis Sheybaz – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  50. 50. Hossein Aghajani – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  51. 51. Hossein Haghigh-Mofrad – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  52. 52. Hossein Hosseini – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  53. 53. Hossein Khajehyar – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  54. 54. Hossein Sousanzadeh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  55. 55. Davoud Zarghami – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  56. 56. Diana Moradian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  57. 57. Reza Farhadi Sisakht – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  58. 58. Reza Nourian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  59. 59. Reyhaneh Pourkaram – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  60. 60. Saman Akbari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  61. 61. Sanaz Davoudi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  62. 62. Setayesh Ansari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  63. 63. Soroush Amini – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  64. 64. Samira Karimi-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  65. 65. Sima Sajjadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  66. 66. Shayan Mohedian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  67. 67. Shahab Asadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  68. 68. Shahab Parand – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  69. 69. Shahram Omrani – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  70. 70. Shahreh Nigh-Eghbal – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  71. 71. Shima Khorshidian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  72. 72. Sheghayegh Zahedi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  73. 73. Taha Kazemi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  74. 74. Abbas Varestegi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  75. 75. Erfan Bazdan – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  76. 76. Ghorfan Rahman-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  77. 77. Ghazal Hamzeh Amaleh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  78. 78. Fatemeh Mousa-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  79. 79. Farzad Foroughi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  80. 80. Farnoush Azar – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  81. 81. Farid Alizadeh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  82. 82. Farid Hatami-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  83. 83. Mahan Mahmoudi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  84. 84. Mohammad Abdollah-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  85. 85. Mohammad Ravansalar – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  86. 86. Mohammad Mehdi Alipour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  87. 87. Mohammad Hormoz-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  88. 88. Mehrdad Shaban-Nejad – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  89. 89. Mahshid Mousa-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  90. 90. Mohaddeseh Mohammadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  91. 91. Mojgan Forouzan – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  92. 92. Milad Karimi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  93. 93. Neda Ahmadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  94. 94. Yasin Mohammadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  95. 95. Yalda Pezhvani – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  96. 96. Zahra Darfarin – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  97. 97. Zohreh Dejman – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  98. 98. Alireza Sadeghi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  99. 99. Ali-Asghar Farhadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  100. 100. Emad Dashtban – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  101. 101. Javad Javadpour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  102. 102. Saeid Deil – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  103. 103. Sina Dana – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  104. 104. Abolfazl Khodadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  105. 105. Saber Vafaei – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  106. 106. Kiarash Afshanandeh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  107. 107. Hamid Dadras – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  108. 108. Mehrdad Kamayi – City of arrest: Dehdasht – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  109. 109. Sadegh Bazkar – City of arrest: Dehdasht – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  110. 110. Mohammad Miri – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  111. 111. Qasem Mahmoudi – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  112. 112. Nazgol Mahmoudi – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  113. 113. Mehraneh Mousavi-Pour – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  114. 114. Kianoush Noshadi – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  115. 115. Maryam Nezha Sobhani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  116. 116. Sogand Soleimani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  117. 117. Negar Ghorbani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  118. 118. Javid Mour – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  119. 119. Saeid Soleimani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  120. 120. Pejman Khajouei-Nia – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  121. 121. Seyed Kazem Hosseini – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  122. 122. Mehri Alghasemi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  123. 123. Amir Mohammad Mansouri – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  124. 124. Ali-Asghar Tabouhi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  125. 125. Arsalan Bakhtiarvand – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  126. 126. Alireza Mari – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  127. 127. Zabihollah Limoochi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  128. 128. Abolfazl Rahimi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  129. 129. Amirhossein Sani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  130. 130. Elaheh Moghaddasi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  131. 131. Amir Abbas Homayouni – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  132. 132. Narges Abdollahi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  133. 133. Younes Mari – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  134. 134. Mohammad Dousti – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  135. 135. Mohammad Javad Dousti – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  136. 136. Khadijeh Beigi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  137. 137. Hamidreza Saadati – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  138. 138. Morteza Kamel – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  139. 139. Mojtaba Fekri – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  140. 140. Ehsan Seyfouri – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  141. 141. Amir Farhadi – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  142. 142. Mehdi Bagheri – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  143. 143. Bahar Rafiei – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  144. 144. Asal Begvand – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  145. 145. Yasin Hashemian – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  146. 146. Alireza Abdi – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  147. 147. Sahar Rezadoust – City of arrest: Zanjan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter

  148. 148. Dina Salari – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  149. 149. Homayoun Eftekhariannia – City of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  150. 150. Mohammad Salehi – City of arrest: Hamedan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Student

  151. 151. Raheleh Zardkouhi – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  152. 152. Hashem Amini – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA


Collective or Unidentified Arrests on the Tenth Day: Based on Media Reports or HRANA Field Investigations

  1. 1. According to domestic media reports, at least eight citizens were arrested individually or in groups in the cities of Zarqan (Fars Province), Shahrud (Semnan Province), Bushehr, Bojnurd, Dezful, and Baharestan in Tehran Province.

  2. 2. The arrest of 200 women and their transfer to Kachooie Prison in Karaj.

  3. 3. The arrest of 500 individuals and their transfer to the Central Prison of Karaj.

  4. 4. The arrest of 10 individuals in Mazandaran Province.

  5. 5. The arrest of one individual in Tonekabon.

In Conclusion

The ongoing protests, which initially began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, have entered their tenth day marked by geographical expansion, increased public participation, and an intensified presence of security forces. The combination of livelihood-related and political demands, the rising number of arrests, and authorities’ efforts to simultaneously contain the crisis through economic and security measures indicate the high level of sensitivity within the ruling establishment regarding the continuation of these protests.

HRANA continues to collect, verify, and complete information related to these protests and will publish supplementary reports should the gatherings persist or expand.

19 Prisoners Executed in Multiple Prisons

HRANA – On Sunday, January 4, the death sentences of 16 prisoners, previously convicted on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were carried out in various prisons across Iran. Additionally, on January 3, the death sentences of three prisoners convicted of murder and moharebeh (enmity against God) through armed robbery were carried out in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz.

The identities of the 16 prisoners executed at dawn on Sunday, January 4, have been confirmed by HRANA as follows:

  • • Aydin Salavati, executed on drug-related charges in Tabriz Prison

  • • Ebrahim Bazvand, executed on murder charges in Tabriz Prison

  • • Nima (last name unknown), executed in Bandar Abbas Prison

  • • Saeed Rostami, executed in Qazvin Prison

  • • Amin Elahi, executed on murder charges in Qom Prison

  • • Arman Nazari, executed on drug-related charges in Semnan Prison

  • • Vali Karambeigi, executed on murder charges in Borujerd Prison

  • • Sajad Golmohammadi, executed on murder charges in Ardabil Prison

  • • Kazem Sourian, executed on murder charges in Khorramabad Prison

  • • Soroush Khani, executed on murder charges in Karaj Penitentiary

  • • Mohsen Qaedrahmat, executed on murder charges in Aligudarz Prison

  • • Shakaram Masti, executed on murder charges in Kermanshah Prison

  • • Hamid Reza Moradi, executed on murder charges in Dezful Prison

  • • Asghar Babaei, executed on drug-related charges in Hamedan Prison

  • • Noureddin Eidizadeh, executed on murder charges in Nahavand Prison

  • • Ahmad Saki, executed on drug-related charges in Nahavand Prison

Additionally, three prisoners were executed on January 3 in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz. The identities of two of them have been confirmed by HRANA as Asghar Shahi and Khalil Rahmani. Mr. Rahmani had been arrested and sentenced to death on charges of murder, while Mr. Shahi and the third prisoner had been sentenced to death on charges of moharebeh through armed robbery.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant state institutions.

According to the annual report on the state of human rights in Iran, published by the Statistics, Publications, and Documentation Unit of the Human Rights Activists in Iran, at least 2,063 people were executed in Iran during the one-year period from January 1, 2025, to January 1, 2026. Based on this report, the number of executions more than doubled compared to 2024. In many cases, due to secrecy surrounding executions, prisoners were denied the right to a final visit with their families.

Detailed Report on the Eighth Day of Protests; 222 Locations Across the Country Witness Demonstrations

HRANA- Protests and strikes in various cities across Iran entered their eighth day. An assessment of updated and verified data indicates that despite intensified security measures, increased deployment of law enforcement and security forces, and the continuation of on-the-ground crackdowns in some areas, the geographical spread of the protests has been maintained, and various forms of protest actions continue in different parts of the country. Over the past eight days, at least 222 locations in 78 cities across 26 provinces have witnessed protests. During these events, at least 990 citizens have been arrested, and at least 19 protesters have lost their lives.

Protests that initially began with strikes and labor and trade gatherings have continued into the eighth consecutive day, taking the form of street demonstrations, limited sectoral actions, and student protests at some universities.

Background of the Protests

The protests emerged in a context where economic pressures on broad segments of society have reached a critical stage, and clear signs of disruption in the cycle of daily livelihoods are visible. Repeated surges in exchange rates, prolonged market instability, and the continuous decline in purchasing power have darkened and rendered unpredictable the economic outlook for households and trade activists alike, turning financial insecurity into a widespread experience.

In the days leading up to the start of the protests, reports indicated that exchange rates had crossed new thresholds, alongside a downturn in the capital market and capital outflows. Analysts have interpreted this trend as a shift of liquidity toward safer markets such as gold and foreign currency, and a decline in public trust in economic policies. At the grassroots level, the consequences have included the closure or partial shutdown of trade units, increasing difficulty in sustaining small businesses, and the spread of protest and strike waves in various cities, protests rooted not in a single short-term factor, but in the long-term accumulation of livelihood pressures and the erosion of hope for improved conditions.

Protests Day 8

Geography of the Protests

According to updated and aggregated information, over the past eight days at least 222 locations across Iran have witnessed protests, street demonstrations, or labor and trade strikes. These protests have been reported in a total of 26 provinces, and during this period, 17 universities have also seen student protest activities.

Over the past 24 hours alone, at least 20 cities, including Shiraz, Zarqan, Qazvin, Joveyn, Yazd, Bandar Abbas, Birjand, Behbahan, Karaj, Sureshjan, Sari, Tehran, Gachsaran, Mahallat, Khorramabad, Shahroud, Likak, Hafshejan, Dorud, Marvdasht, Tabriz, Kermanshah, Saman, Yasuj, Nurabad-e Mamasani, Mashhad, Mehdi Shahr (Sangsar), Lahijan, Mashkan, Rudsar, Neyshabur, and Bushehr, have experienced street protests, protest gatherings, labor strikes, student demonstrations, as well as the imposition of heightened security atmospheres in some areas.

An examination of the geographical distribution of the protests shows that these activities have not been limited to major metropolitan centers, but have also encompassed smaller cities and various regions across the country, indicating the horizontal spread of the protests and the participation of diverse social groups in this wave of dissent.

Protests map- Only Day 8

Forms of Protest and Slogans

A review of verified videos and reports shows that the eighth day of protests, similar to previous days, lacked a single unifying محور and encompassed a wide range of demands. Slogans chanted at gatherings ranged from livelihood and economic grievances to criticism of governance practices, restrictions on individual and social freedoms, and calls for justice.

Within the framework of its human rights mandate, HRANA focuses its reporting on slogans and demands that are directly related to violations of, or calls for, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and civil rights. The persistence of these demands across different parts of the country reflects the depth of public discontent and the overlap of economic, social, and political grievances within the current protest movement.

Conduct of Law Enforcement-Security Forces and Details of Violence

On the eighth day of nationwide protests, reports and published videos continued to point to a prevailing security atmosphere and the use of repressive measures by law enforcement and security forces to prevent the formation or spread of protest gatherings. Images released from various cities show violent crackdown, gunfire, the use of tear gas, and the arrest of protesters.

Meanwhile, state broadcaster IRIB aired a video of a forced confession by a citizen accused of setting fire to one of the agents—footage whose recording conditions remain unclear.

In addition, official accounts provided by local authorities regarding some of the fatalities have been met with skepticism by eyewitnesses and contradicted by unofficial reports. Details surrounding these deaths remain under review and subject to further verification.

Fatalities and Injuries

According to updated information from HRANA, the deaths of at least 20 people during the eight days of protests have been confirmed. One of the deceased was affiliated with law enforcement-security forces. At least 51 cases of citizen injuries have also been recorded so far, most of them resulting from pellet and plastic bullets.

Supplementing reports from previous days, new field investigations by this human rights organization confirm the deaths of Reza Azimzadeh, Mehdi Emami-Pour, Latif Karimi, Soroush Soleimani, Rasoul Kadiourian, Reza Kadiourian, Hossein Rabiei, and Amir Mohammad Kouhkan.

HRANA has also received concerning reports of the beating of Nasser Rezaei Ahangarany, a lawyer, by security forces on Saturday evening, January 3, during protests in Khorramabad.

Separately, Kurdpa News Agency, which covers developments in Kurdish regions, reported that at least 30 people were injured during protests in Malekshahi the previous day.

Arrests

Over the past eight days of protests, at least 990 protesting citizens have been arrested, although the actual number of detainees is estimated to be significantly higher.

Individual arrests with confirmed identities on the eighth day:

  1. 1. Full name: Salman Mardani
    Place of arrest: Dehloran
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  2. 2. Full name: Pouria Aliyari, student
    Place of arrest: Esfarayen
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  3. 3. Full name: Parsa Loghmani, student
    Place of arrest: Babol
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Released

  4. 4. Full name: Erfan Dehghani Iraj
    Place of arrest: Tehran
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Released

  5. 5. Full name: Asghar Shakeri
    Place of arrest: Mashhad
    Date of arrest: December 31, 2025
    Current status: Detained

  6. 6. Full name: Fariba Hosseini
    Place of arrest: Shiraz
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  7. 7. Full name: Javad Soltani Kalateh
    Place of arrest: Sabzevar
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  8. 8. Full name: Abolfazl Imani, 17-year-old minor
    Place of arrest: Sabzevar
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  9. 9. Full name: Saeed Shiei, 17-year-old minor
    Place of arrest: Sabzevar
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  10. 10. Full name: Jalal Lotfi
    Place of arrest: Sabzevar
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  11. 11. Full name: Ali Amanabadi
    Place of arrest: Neyshabur
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  12. 12. Full name: Zahra Izadi Nia
    Place of arrest: Yasuj
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  13. 13. Full name: Hasti Ghorbani, 16-year-old minor
    Place of arrest: Mashhad
    Date of arrest: Unknown
    Current status: Detained

  14. 14. Full name: Alireza Yazdani
    Place of arrest: Tehran
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  15. 15. Full name: Mahan Mohammadi
    Place of arrest: Tehran
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  16. 16. Full name: Sajad Ravad
    Place of arrest: Behbahan
    Date of arrest: January 4, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  17. 17. Full name: Shahrokh Shojaei
    Place of arrest: Behbahan
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  18. 18. Full name: Abolfazl Tayebi
    Place of arrest: Behbahan
    Date of arrest: January 1, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  19. 19. Full name: Sina Dehdashti, 16-year-old minor
    Place of arrest: Behbahan
    Date of arrest: January 1, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  20. 20. Full name: Artin Estadayan, 16-year-old minor
    Place of arrest: Behbahan
    Date of arrest: January 1, 2026
    Current status: Released after submission of a salary slip

  21. 21. Full name: Saber Vafaian-Nejad, 15-year-old minor
    Place of arrest: Behbahan
    Date of arrest: January 1, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  22. 22. Full name: Maryam Zarei
    Place of arrest: Yazd
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  23. 23. Full name: Sara Nosrati, 17-year-old minor
    Place of arrest: Yazd
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  24. 24. Full name: Reyhaneh Zarei
    Place of arrest: Yazd
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  25. 25. Full name: Farzaneh Golestani
    Place of arrest: Yazd
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  26. 26. Full name: Ahmadreza Khosravi, minor
    Place of arrest: Shushtar
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  27. 27. Full name: Emad Ghorbani, minor
    Place of arrest: Shushtar
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  28. 28. Full name: Sajad Khorshidi
    Place of arrest: Ilam
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  29. 29. Full name: Abolfazl Saki
    Place of arrest: Ilam
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  30. 30. Full name: Alireza Momeni
    Place of arrest: Ilam
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  31. 31. Full name: Alireza Momeni, student
    Place of arrest: Ilam
    Date of arrest: January 4, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  32. 32. Full name: Faizeh Rashidi
    Place of arrest: Badreh
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  33. 33. Full name: Siroos Azarmehr
    Place of arrest: Isfahan
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  34. 34. Full name: Saman Shahamat
    Place of arrest: Isfahan
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  35. 35. Full name: Payam Aminzadeh
    Place of arrest: Isfahan
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  36. 36. Full name: Siroos Javidy
    Place of arrest: Isfahan
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  37. 37. Full name: Fatemeh Zarei
    Place of arrest: Mashhad
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  38. 38. Full name: Elaheh Khazaei
    Place of arrest: Shahriar
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  39. 39. Full name: Setayesh Khazaei
    Place of arrest: Shahriar
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  40. 40. Full name: Nazanin Khazaei
    Place of arrest: Shahriar
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  41. 41. Full name: Mehdi Hasanpour
    Place of arrest: Neqab
    Date of arrest: January 4, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  42. 42. Full name: Negar (Aram) Iranmanesh
    Place of arrest: Yasuj
    Date of arrest: January 4, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  43. 43. Full name: Pouya Naderi
    Place of arrest: Abdanan
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  44. 44. Full name: Abdollah Ahmadi
    Place of arrest: Abdanan
    Date of arrest: January 4, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  45. 45. Full name: Mehdi Sheikhi
    Place of arrest: Abdanan
    Date of arrest: January 4, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  46. 46. Full name: Amir Eisa Zadeh
    Place of arrest: Darreh Shahr
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  47. 47. Full name: Mohammad Bashir Hashemian
    Place of arrest: Darreh Shahr
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  48. 48. Full name: Mehdi Hashemian
    Place of arrest: Darreh Shahr
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  49. 49. Full name: Ahmad Hasanvand Amouzadeh
    Place of arrest: Darreh Shahr
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  50. 50. Full name: Bahador Amouzadeh
    Place of arrest: Darreh Shahr
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  51. 51. Full name: Ahmad Haqnazari
    Place of arrest: Sarableh
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  52. 52. Full name: Reza Bagheri Nejad
    Place of arrest: Sarableh
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  53. 53. Full name: Shahin Qasr Beigi
    Place of arrest: Sarableh
    Date of arrest: January 4, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  54. 54. Full name: Salal Sadeghi
    Place of arrest: Shabab
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  55. 55. Full name: Iraj Rostami Mehr
    Place of arrest: Shabab
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  56. 56. Full name: Samyar Motallebi, student
    Place of arrest: Tehran
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  57. 57. Full name: Ramin Pourasal, student
    Place of arrest: Tehran
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  58. 58. Full name: Ehsan Masoudi, student
    Place of arrest: Tehran
    Date of arrest: Recent days
    Current status: Detained

  59. 59. Full name: Meysam Behzadi
    Place of arrest: Kermanshah
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  60. 60. Full name: Ehsan Hayati
    Place of arrest: Kermanshah
    Date of arrest: January 1, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  61. 61. Full name: Mohammad Ziyadi
    Place of arrest: Kermanshah
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  62. 62. Full name: Rahim Mohammadvali
    Place of arrest: Hersin
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  63. 63. Full name: Ali Cheraghi
    Place of arrest: Hersin
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  64. 64. Full name: Milad Alibeygi
    Place of arrest: Hersin
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  65. 65. Full name: Saeed Darvishi
    Place of arrest: Eslamabad-e Gharb
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  66. 66. Full name: Yousef Salkhordeh
    Place of arrest: Gilan-e Gharb
    Date of arrest: January 3, 2026
    Current status: Detained

  67. 67. Full name: Delaram Kazemi
    Place of arrest: Gilan-e Gharb
    Date of arrest: January 2, 2026
    Current status: Released

Group Arrests or Arrests Without Confirmed Identities (Eighth Day)

  • Arrest of several individuals in Yazd, detained for activity on social media

  • Arrest of one individual in Marlik, Malard,  presented as a “leader of the protests”

  • Arrest of one individual in Shiraz’s Maali Abad neighborhood, detained after being beaten by security forces

  • Arrest of four citizens in Qazvin,  described as “instigators of the protests”

  • Arrest of several protesters in Zanjan, labeled as “agents of unrest”

  • Arrest of 71 individuals, including one woman, in Yazd over recent days

  • Arrest of 30 individuals on the previous night in Jafarabad neighborhood, Kermanshah

  • Arrest of 150 individuals in Isfahan and their transfer to the city’s prison

  • Arrest of 24 individuals in Shiraz and their transfer to Adelabad Prison

  • Arrest of three individuals in Shiraz and Tehran

  • Arrest of one individual in Rezvanshahr

  • Arrest of 30 individuals in Behbahan


International Reactions

The escalation of violence and repression in Iran has also sparked international concern. In a statement quoted from its spokesperson, the European Union’s External Action Service expressed concern over violence against Iranian protesters and called on Iran’s security forces to exercise restraint in dealing with participants in peaceful demonstrations. The statement described the protests as “reflecting the demands of many Iranians” and emphasized that developments across Iran are being closely monitored. It further stated: “We are concerned by reports of deaths and injuries and call on Iranian security forces to show maximum restraint in responding to peaceful protests. Authorities have acknowledged socio-economic challenges, and addressing these challenges must take place through inclusive dialogue, not violence.”

A diplomatic source at France’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, expressing regret over the killing of protesters, called for full transparency and for Iran to respect its international commitments.

Amnesty International Australia called for an immediate halt to violence, the release of political prisoners, an end to executions, and a stop to the use of lethal weapons against protesters.

The Association of Families of Flight PS752 Victims, in a statement published on Friday, January 3, declared solidarity with protesters in Iran and called for an immediate end to the violent suppression of protests, accountability regarding those killed, injured, and detained, and respect for the right to protest and freedom of expression.

Domestic (Governmental) Reactions

Today, the commander of Iran’s national police (FARAJA) announced that what he described as “targeted arrests of leaders” had begun over the past two nights. Ahmadreza Radan claimed that those arrested were accused of inciting citizens and receiving foreign currency in exchange for their actions.

Meanwhile, official media and channels affiliated with security institutions continue to describe protests in various cities as “riots,” accusing protesters of ties to foreign actors and opposition groups. This narrative, presented without clear evidence, seeks to deny the livelihood-based and protest-driven nature of citizens’ demands and attribute the protests to external interference.

Mohammad Ja’far Montazeri, head of Iran’s Supreme Court, said the recent protests were unrelated to the will of the people and dismissed threats by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding support for the Iranian people as ineffective. Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of parliament’s National Security Commission, warned the United States that any action would result in its regional interests being targeted. Qassem Ravanbakhsh, a member of parliament from Qom, described Trump’s support for protesters as foreign interference and rejected it. In contrast, Ahmad Naderi, a member of parliament’s presidium, assessed the protests as stemming from runaway inflation and economic mismanagement by the government. At the same time, the police commander of Yazd Province reported the identification and arrest of administrators of several social media pages linked to the protests.

The Iran Reform Front reacted to the recent protests, stating that the government’s approach of avoiding violence and listening to protesters’ voices is a positive—though insufficient—step toward rebuilding public trust. It emphasized that the protests in Iran have entirely domestic roots and can only be pursued through peaceful means.

Ali Rabiei, the president’s social affairs aide, said in response to the protests: “Iran today stands at one of the most complex junctures in its history, a moment shaped not only by external pressures, but by the accumulation of economic imbalances, erosion of social capital, and policy mistakes over past decades.”

Finally, the Workers’ House of Iran, in a statement reacting to the protests, declared that the people of Iran have the right to protest their livelihood and economic conditions, and that this right is legitimate, legal, and social. It added that workers across the country have repeatedly raised their demands in professional and peaceful ways.

Domestic Reactions (Civil Society, Trade Groups, and Public Figures)

The Kermanshah Bar Association, in a statement responding to the popular protests, described the purpose of governments and political, administrative, and military institutions as “serving the interests of the people” in areas such as the economy, security, healthcare, and education. It emphasized that despite nearly five decades since the revolution, the Islamic Republic has failed to achieve a large portion of these objectives. The statement said that Iran has, over these years, become a “poor and isolated” country, and that the “widespread poverty and misery of the people,” alongside the “expansion of corruption,” are clear signs of the inefficiency of the governing system. The Hersin Teachers’ Association also issued a statement supporting the protests, declaring that under current conditions, no option remains other than street protests.

Separately, the Hersin Teachers’ Association reiterated its support for the protests, stating that there is no alternative but to take to the streets.

Labor organizations, retirees’ groups, and social associations, in a joint reaction to the protests, said in a statement that runaway inflation has broken the backs of the majority of the population. Wages and salaries that fall below the poverty line and the cost-of-living basket, privatization, repression, imprisonment, executions, and war-driven policies have pushed people’s lives to the brink of collapse. Society has reached a boiling point, and nationwide protests are a direct reflection of this critical situation.

The Islam Abad-e Gharb Teachers’ Association, expressing support for the protests, stated that given the livelihood problems facing working and retired teachers and various segments of society under the current dire economic conditions, it fully supports the rightful protests of different social groups across the country and will stand alongside them.

A number of male and female athletes, including members of national teams and club teams, also voiced their support for the popular protests through public messages.

Conclusion

The ongoing protests, which began at Tehran’s bazaar, have entered their eighth day marked by geographical expansion, increased public participation, and an intensified presence of security forces. The combination of livelihood and political demands, rising arrests, and authorities’ attempts to simultaneously manage the crisis through economic and security measures highlight the state’s heightened sensitivity to the continuation of these protests.

HRANA continues to collect, verify, and complete information related to these protests and will publish follow-up reports should the demonstrations continue or expand.

Iran Carries Out at Least 26 Executions Within 48 Hours

HRANA – Over the past two days, at least 26 prisoners have been executed in various prisons across Iran on charges related to drug offenses and murder.

Tuesday, December 30

Previously, HRANA had reported in another report the execution of nine prisoners on that day. In addition to those nine, the following executions were also reported on the same day.

According to HRANA, a prisoner named Hojjat Amini-Zadeh was executed on a murder charge in Shahrekord Prison. Another prisoner, whose identity remains unknown, was also executed on a murder charge in Lakan Prison in Rasht.
The outlet Haal Vsh reported the execution of Mansour Rigi (Chakerzehi), a 38-year-old father of four from Zahedan, who was executed in Semnan Prison on charges related to drug offenses.

Wednesday, December 31
HRANA reported the executions of the following individuals:

Mohsen Jadidi and Manouchehr Niazi, on murder charges, in Qezel Hesar Prison in Karaj
Mehran Hosseini and Keramat Safari, on drug-related charges, in Mashhad Prison
Moslem Rafiei-Nia, on drug-related charges, in Malayer Prison
Samad Azizi, on drug-related charges, in Damghan Prison
Niazali Yari, on drug-related charges, in Sabzevar Prison
Sohbat Fathi, on a murder charge, in Mahabad Prison
Meysam Naseri, on a murder charge, in Bushehr Prison
Karamali Khani, on a murder charge, in Kashmar Prison
One Afghan national, on a murder charge, in Chabahar Prison
Three prisoners on murder charges in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz; HRANA has confirmed the identity of one of them as Ehsan Dehghan Panah

As of the time of this report, the executions of these prisoners have not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant institutions.

In December 2025, HRANA recorded the execution of 369 prisoners. The number of executions carried out in Iran over the past year has been unprecedented in the last decade. For more details, refer to HRANA’s annual report.

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Three Teachers Arrested by Security Forces in Shiraz

HRANA – Today, December 31, three teachers, one of whom has been identified as Zaker Amini, were arrested by security forces during a teachers’ protest gathering in Shiraz.

The identities of two of the arrested teachers have been reported by the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations as Zaker Amini and another individual whose first name is unknown (last name Hejbari).

The arrests took place today during a protest gathering by teachers in front of the Shiraz Department of Education.

The report further states that several other teachers were also detained during today’s gathering but were released after receiving warnings.

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

Seven Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison, Shiraz

HRANA – With the addition of other prisoners who were executed at dawn Wednesday, November 26, in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz, the total number of people executed there on that day has risen to seven.

Iran Human Rights has identified the identities of six of these individuals as Hamid Yousefzahi, Ahmad Soltani, Majid Khakzad, Nasser Karbakhsh, Mina Sedoughi, and her husband, Farrokh Pourfarzi.

According to the report, Mina Sedoughi, 41, and her husband Farrokh Pourfarzi, 50, were residents of Mohammadshahr, Karaj, and parents of three children aged 7, 9, and 11. They were arrested one year and nine months ago on charges of carrying 65 kilograms of narcotics and were sentenced to death. The couple was taken to the gallows for the execution of their sentences without being granted a final visit with their family and children.
Iran Human Rights did not specify the identity of the seventh prisoner in its report.

Earlier, the Haal Vsh news outlet had reported on the execution of six prisoners in this prison.

As of the time of this report, the executions have not been announced by prison officials or the relevant authorities.

According to HRANA’s statistics, in 2024, Adelabad Prison in Shiraz witnessed the execution of 92 inmates — an 88% increase compared to the previous year. This sharp rise places Adelabad as the second deadliest prison in Iran after Ghezel Hesar Prison in Karaj.

12 Prisoners Executed Across Multiple Prisons on Murder and Drug-Related Charges

HRANA – In recent days, dozens of prisoners across various prisons in Iran have been executed on charges related to murder and drug offenses. This report covers the execution of 12 prisoners.

Sunday, November 23 :
HRANA reported the execution of Ja’far Shokri on a murder charge in Birjand Prison.

According to Iran Human Rights Organization, a 36-year-old prisoner was executed in Maragheh Prison on a murder charge stemming from a conflict. The report did not provide further details, including the prisoner’s identity.

Tuesday, November 25:
According to HRANA, a prisoner named Noushad Amiri was executed in Qazvin Prison on charges related to drug offenses.

Wednesday, November 26:
According to HRANA, a prisoner named Hormoz Nejati was hanged in Esfarayen Prison. He had previously been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

On the same day, Hyrkani News reported the execution of two prisoners, Ali Saye-afkan from Rasht and Mehrdad Pourhossein, in Lakan Prison in Rasht. Both had previously been arrested on drug-related charges and later sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

Finally, Haal Vsh reported the execution of six prisoners in Adelabad Prison in Shiraz. The identity of one of them, Hamid Yousef-Zahi, age 38, has been confirmed. He was executed on drug-related charges.

At the time this report was prepared, the executions of these prisoners had not been announced by prison officials or relevant authorities.

Leila Adalati, Baha’i Citizen, Arrested

HRANA – On Saturday, November 8, Leila Adalati (Bangaleh), a Baha’i citizen residing in Shiraz, was arrested by intelligence agents of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and taken to an undisclosed location. At the same time, her home was searched by security agents.

Based on the information obtained by HRANA, Ms. Adalati was arrested at her private residence on Saturday, November 8, by IRGC intelligence agents. Her home was searched for more than four hours, during which a number of her personal belongings were confiscated.

So far, no information has been made available regarding the reasons for her arrest, the location of her detention, or the charges brought against her.

Leila Adalati (Bangaleh) is a Baha’i citizen residing in Shiraz.

Over the past decade, the Iranian Bahá’í community has been disproportionately targeted by Iran’s security forces and judiciary, more than any other minority group. In the past three years, an average of 72 percent of the reports on religious rights violations collected by HRANA have documented the Iranian regime’s repression of the Bahá’í community.

Drug-Related Offenses: Two Prisoners Executed in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz

HRANA – On Wednesday, November 5, the death sentences of two prisoners previously convicted on drug-related charges were carried out in Adelabad Prison of Shiraz.

According to HRANA, the two executed prisoners have been identified as Habib Zare’ and Faez Abousheh.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, the prisoners had earlier been arrested on charges related to drug offenses and were later sentenced to death by the Revolutionary Court.

As of the time of this report, the executions of these two individuals have not been officially announced by prison authorities or related institutions.

According to HRANA’s report, in 2024, over 52 percent of executed prisoners had been convicted on drug-related charges. Over the past ten years, individuals convicted of drug trafficking have accounted for 40 percent of all executions. Unfortunately, HRANA’s statistics show no progress in reducing executions for drug-related offenses.