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Hadi Abbasian Arrested by Security Forces in Shirvan

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Hadi Abbasian, HRANA, Shirvan

HRANA – Hadi Abbasian, a resident of Shirvan County, was arrested by security forces and transferred to the city’s prison.

Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Abbasian was arrested on Wednesday, May 13, in Shirvan, North Khorasan province, and, after one day, was transferred to the city prison.

According to informed sources, “During the protests of January 2026, this citizen had published videos supporting protesters. He was likely arrested in connection with these videos.”

So far, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against this citizen.

It should be noted that protests and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and within two days spread beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the largest protest movements of recent years. Following the crackdown by security and law enforcement forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security agencies. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” documenting the first fifty days following the outbreak of Iran’s nationwide protests.

At Least Eight Citizens Arrested in Different Cities

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HRANA – Four citizens in Selseleh County, one in Shirvan County, and three others in Eslamshahr were arrested on allegations including “contact with foreign media outlets and disturbing public opinion.” A video of the forced confession of one of these individuals has also been published, though the conditions under which it was recorded remain unclear.

According to Mehr News Agency, four citizens were arrested in Selseleh. Police in Lorestan Province announced that at dawn today, Tuesday, March 31, officers in Selseleh County arrested four individuals accused of “intimidation and disturbing public opinion.” The report claims that these citizens had gone door to door telling residents that an airstrike had occurred and urging them to evacuate the area. The accused have reportedly been handed over to the relevant judicial authorities for legal proceedings.

According to another Mehr report, the Shirvan police commander announced the arrest of an individual accused of contacting a foreign television network and asking countries involved in the war to attack his city of residence. A video of this citizen’s forced confession has also been released, although the circumstances in which it was filmed are unknown.

According to Tasnim, the Eslamshahr prosecutor stated that three individuals described as “agents linked to networks affiliated with the Israeli regime” were arrested in the county. Their arrest was reportedly related to recording and sending videos and messages to those networks.

These reports did not mention the identities of those arrested or the locations where they are being held.

It should be noted that the military attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the beginning of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related incidents across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirty-first day of the conflict, published last night.

Seven Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in North Khorasan

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Bojnurd, Esfarayen, North Khorasan province, Samalqan, Shirvan

HRANA – Seven citizens were arrested by security forces in the cities of Bojnurd, Shirvan, Esfarayen, and Samalqan. The Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of North Khorasan Province cited the reason for their arrest as “producing and publishing criminal content and images contrary to public decency.”

In this regard, the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of North Khorasan Province claimed: “These individuals, while receiving funds from foreign intermediaries, engaged in directing and producing criminal content and sent images contrary to public decency to hostile networks.”

Seyed Javad Ilali described the arrest of these citizens as “an example of cooperation between the judiciary and intelligence bodies to confront corruption and moral violations,” adding that their social media pages have been blocked.

This report does not mention the identities of the arrested citizens, the time of their arrest, or their place of detention.

Two Prisoners Executed in Zanjan Prison

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Mazaher Eyvazi, Mehdi Piri, Shirvan, Zanjan Prison

At dawn on Monday, August 19, two death-row prisoners, sentenced to death on charges related to drug offenses and murder, were executed in Zanjan Prison, as reported by Iran Human Rights Organization.

The prisoners have been identified as “Mehdi Piri, 31 years old, from Shirvan, and Mazaher Eyvazi, 35 years old, and the father of one child.”

According to the report, Mr. Piri was arrested about two years ago on charges related to drug offenses, and Mr. Ayouzi was arrested about three years ago on murder charges. Both were subsequently sentenced to death by judicial authorities.

As of the time of this report, the execution of these two prisoners has not been officially announced by prison authorities or relevant officials.
According to the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran, in 2023, at least 767 citizens, including 21 women and 2 juvenile offenders, were executed. Of these, the executions of 7 individuals were carried out in public. Additionally, during this period, 172 others were sentenced to death, with 5 of them sentenced to public execution. It is worth noting that during the same period, the initial death sentences of 49 other individuals were also upheld by the Supreme Court.

29 Arrested in Shirvan County for Alleged Satanism

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North Khorasan province, satanism, Shirvan

The chief police of  North Khorasan province announced the arrest of twenty-nine citizens in Shirvan County, in accusation of “Satanism” and possession of alcoholic beverages and drugs, as reported by IRNA.

The Police official accused these individuals of Satan worship and said their arrest occurred while they were gathered in a villa.

Saeed Motahhari-Zadeh further claimed: “A quantity of alcoholic beverages, Satanic paraphernalia, and various hallucinogenic substances were discovered at the location of these individuals.” Without referring to the identities of these individuals, he stated that most of these citizens were non-locals.

The report does not mention the location where these individuals are being held.

This incident adds to ongoing criticisms of Iran’s regime for its intrusive practices into the private lives of its citizens and violations of privacy rights.

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Execution of Three Inmates in Shirvan and Sabzevar Prisons

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Hossein Ali Shakurian, Moslem Aliyari, Naser Mavedat, Sabzevar, Shirvan

In a recent development, three inmates were executed in Shirvan and Sabzevar Prisons for crimes related to murder and drug offenses.

On January 22, 2024, the Iran Human Rights Organization reported the execution of 37-year-old Hossein Ali Shakurian and 51-year-old Naser Mavedat at Sabzevar Prison. Both individuals had been convicted of drug offenses in separate legal cases three and five years ago, respectively.

Additionally, on January 21, Shirvan Prison carried out the execution of 40-year-old Moslem Aliyari, who had been convicted of murder. The circumstances surrounding these executions raise concerns and prompt discussions on the broader issues related to capital punishment.

No official sources or domestic media outlets within the country have provided coverage of these executions at the time of writing. The lack of official information raises concerns about transparency and accountability in the execution process.

In 2023, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran registered the execution of  746 individuals. Out of these, 6 were carried out in public. Among the executed individuals whose genders were identified, 597 were male and 20 were female. Additionally, 2 juvenile offenders, defined as individuals under the age of 18 at the time of their alleged crimes, were also executed. For a comprehensive examination of the details and statistics surrounding the executions in Iran, refer to HRANA’s annual report.

Baha’i Citizen Masoud Mahmoudi Detained in Shirvan

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Bojnurd, Masoud Mahmoudi, Shirvan, مسعود محمودی

Yesterday, on November 13, security forces arrested Baha’i citizen Masoud Mahmoudi in Shirvan, North Khorasan province. He has been transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to a source closely connected to Mahmoudi’s family, six intelligence agents from Bojnurd searched his residence in Shirvan before apprehending him, confiscating some of his belongings in the process.

The source also revealed that Mahmoudi suffers from a skin disease that requires medication and medical treatment, heightening concerns about his well-being among family members. The reasons for Mahmoudi’s arrest and his current whereabouts remain unknown. The incident underscores ongoing challenges faced by Baha’i citizens in the region.

Legal Action Initiated Against Ali and Marzieh Adinezadeh, Father and Daughter

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Abolfazl Adinezadeh, Ali Adinezadeh, Bojnurd, Goldasteh Hosseini Jahanabad, Mahsa Amini, Marzieh Adinezadeh, Reza Adinezadeh, Shirvan

Ali and Marzieh Adinezadeh, the father and sister of Abolfazl Adinezadeh, a teenager tragically killed by regime forces during the nationwide protests of 2022, now face legal repercussions. They have been accused of allegedly engaging in “propaganda against the regime.”

Today, on June 27, their lawyer Khosro Alikurdi revealed that the Mashhad Public and Revolutionary Court has officially registered a legal case against my clients, Ali and Marzieh Adinezadeh.

On June 16, 2023, just before Abolfazl Adinezadeh’s birthday, security forces apprehended these individuals, along with Abolfazl Adinezadeh’s mother, Goldasteh Hosseini Jahanabad, and uncle, Reza Adinezadeh. They were subsequently detained in prisons located in Shirvan and Bojnurd.

Four days later, Marzieh and her parents were granted release on bail.

During the 2022 nationwide protest in Mashhad, Abolfazl Adinezadeh tragically lost his life when he was allegedly shot by regime forces, reportedly sustaining 25 bullet wounds.

Background on the 2022 Nationwide Protests

The protests in Iran were triggered by the arrest of Mahsa Amini by the Tehran Morality Police for her improper hijab and her subsequent suspicious death on September 16. The demonstrations quickly spread across the country, with participants rallying against the performance, laws, and structure of the regime. Thousands of people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students, and civil rights activists, were arrested during the nationwide protests.

 

HRANA Recap: This Week’s Protests in Iran

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Babol, Bakhtiari Province, Borujerd, Chaedgan, Chaharmahal, Eslamshahr, Firuzabad, Imam Khomeini, Karaj, Karun, Kerman, Khandab, Kuhrang, Lenjan, Mehr, Meybod, Omidiyeh, Paveh, Qazvin, Qom, Razan, Rumeshkan, Sari, Semirom, Shahrekord, Sheykh Salleh, Shirvan, Shur, Shut, Sungun Varzaghan, Taft, Tuyserkan, Urmia, zanjan
According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, a number of protests took place this week in Iran, many of which were continuations of ongoing movements.  Read our recap below for details, photos, and videos from the demonstrations.

Saturday, October 23

A group of contracted teachers and educators from the counties of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province assembled in front of the government building in Shahrekord to protest this year layoffs.

“126 teachers have been fired this academic year,” one protestor stated at the demonstration. “These layoffs happened only to the educators of this province. The teachers with the same conditions, all over the county, continue their work.”, he added.

Sunday, October 24

Workers for a heap leaching project at the copper mine Sungun Varzaghan assembled and protested their unpaid benefits this Sunday. 

Monday, October 25

In various cities across the country, judiciary personnel assembled in front of their local justice buildings and protested worsening job conditions and the failure of authorities to address their demands.

These protests were held in Tehran, Zanjan, Hamedan, Qom, Arak, Babol, Borujerd, Chaedgan, Firuzabad, Kerman, Khandab, Kuhrang, Meybod, Lenjan, Sari, Mehr, Nahavand, Urmia, Paveh, Rumeshkan, Semirom, Shahrekord, Shirvan,Shut, Taft, Razan, Eslamshahr, and Tuyserkan.

A group of patients with the blood disorder thalassemia assembled in front of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education building in Tehran. They protested the shortage of medicine and the institution’s shortcomings in addressing their issues.

A number of retirees on the pension fund of steel corporation Fulad traveled from various cities to Tehran and assembled in front of the pension fund building. As a symbolic act, they spread tablecloths without any food to show they hardly afford living costs. They asked for a pension above the poverty line, free medical treatment and closing the gap in pension incomes. They claimed that Fulad’s pension fund has breached regulations.

A group of teachers and educators in Rafsanjan City who has passed the recruitment exam taken by the Ministry of Education assembled in front of the building of this ministry in Rafsanjan.

“We are 62 teachers and all have been passed the recruitment exam, nonetheless, we have not been recruited,” one of the teachers commented. He added,  “Given that the Ministry of Education needed more than 200 teachers and there are a lot of local labour forces to be hired, why do they recruit from other cities?”

A number of athletes and paralympic medalists assembled in front of the government building in Damghan City. They protested the mismanagement of the county Ministry of Sport and Youth, as well as a shortage of sports facilities. According to these protestors, the sport salon allocated to them is often closed and each time they have to wait three hours for using the salon.

Bus and minibus drivers working in the transportation service of Southern Pars (Asaluyeh and Bandar-e Kangan) assembled outside the premises of the refineries. They protested against low wages in comparison to increasing transportation costs.

“Our wage is lower in comparison to the vehicle depreciation costs,” one protestor said, “and even though it is not enough, they delay payment.”

A number of young job seekers in Shushtar city assembled in front of the Karun Agro-industry Complex. They asked for recruitment of local job seekers in this industry complex. They find it unfair that, despite having several big corporation in this city, many skilled and educated workers remain jobless.

Some personnel of the Real Estate Registration Organization of Iran assembled and protested in front of the office of a member of the parliament in Qazvin.

A group of market workers in the border village Sheykh Salleh assembled to protest against the assigning  of border affairs to a non-native company.

Tuesday, October 26

A number of workers of Omidiyeh Water and Wastewater Company assembled in front of the government building of this city.

These workers said that despite promises from supervisors, they have four-month unpaid wages. Moreover, the end of year bonuses and three years end of service benefits have not been paid. They have protested several times in the past, but every time, they have not received an adequate response from authorities.

The retirees of Imam Khomeini hospital in Karaj assembled in front of this hospital to promote their demands on Tuesday.

For the second day, the retirees of the pension fund of the steel corporation Fulad assembled in front of the pension fund building in Tehran.

A group of retirees and working personnel of airline company Homa assembled in front of the building of Iran Ministry of Roads & Urban Development. They asked for fair and timely wages. According to these protestors, not only is the pension insignificant, but also there have been significant payment delays.

A number of farmers from eastern Isfahan assembled in front of the building of the Ministry of Agriculture Jihad. They protested not receiving their water shares and rights.

Workers of contractor companies delivering services like gardening, maintenance and transport for Pars Oil and Gas Company assembled in Asaluyeh to demand increased wages, supplementary insurance, and implementation of the Job Classification plan.

In Isfahan and Yazd Provinces, a number of people with hearing impairment assembled in front of the buildings of the State Welfare Organization of Iran. They cited livelihood problems, including denial of right to housing and insurance, as the reasons for their protest.

Wednesday, October 27

For the third consecutive day, a group of workers of Gachsaran Petrochemical Company protested at their workplace and then in front of the government building of Gachsaran.

They said that the contractors discriminates against the native laborers and threatens them to be fired. Reportedly, these contractor companies have raised the wage of non-native labor but not the native ones.

Some personnel of the Azad University, unit “Yadegare Imam” in Shahr-e-Rey city assembled and protested at the university premises to protest ongoing mismanagement. Reportedly, this protest turned somewhat violent.

A number of people who have lost their money in their accounts with Cryptoland, a cryptocurrency exchange, protested in front of the Tehran Courthouse. They demanded that legal processing return their losses.

A number of disabled war veterans assembled in front of the building of the Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs in Tehran. They protested poor living conditions and the non-implementation of some protective laws

Thursday, October 28

A number of workers of Khorramshahr municipality assembled in front of the building of the municipality to protest against a six-month delay in payment and other demands.

In Isfahan, a number of people with hearing loss assembled in front of the buildings of the State Welfare Organization of Iran.

A number of workers of the Kut-Abdollah municipality protested in front of the Governorate building of Khuzestan Province. They asked for the payment of their delayed wages.

Bakhtiar Salemi Executed in Shirvan Prison

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Bakhtiar Salemi, Citizen execution, Citizen executions, Iran death sentence, North Khorasan, North Khorasan province, Secret executions, Shirvan, Shirvan Prison

At dawn on Sunday, July 25, a prisoner named Bakhtiar Salemi from Hashtrood, who had previously been sentenced to death for murder, was executed in Shirvan Prison in North Khorasan Province.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting the Iran Human Rights (IHR), Salemi had previously been sentenced to death on a charge of murder. But, according to an informed source, he claimed innocence for the entirety of his imprisonment.

“Bakhtiar had two children and had been in prison for four years,” the report quoted the source as saying. “He had repeatedly insisted on his innocence and that another citizen who took refuge in Turkey was the main perpetrator”

Iran ranks first in the world in citizen executions per capita, according to international organizations. The Statistics and Publication Center of the Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA) reported that between January 1 and December 20 of 2020, at least 236 citizens were executed.

One of these citizens was executed publicly, and two were juvenile offenders. An additional 95 citizens were sentenced to death.

According to the same report, more than 72% of executions in Iran are not reported by the government or the judiciary, which human rights organizations call “secret” executions.

Salemi’s execution has not yet been announced by Iranian media or official sources.