On Wednesday, July 31, Yousef Ziayi, a resident of Urmia, was arrested by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence in the city.

HRANA has identified him as Yousef Ziayi, 44 years old, a father of two, and a resident of Urmia.

A source close to Mr. Ziayi’s family confirmed the news to HRANA, stating: “Mr. Ziayi was arrested by agents of Urmia’s Ministry of Intelligence yesterday afternoon.”

The reasons for the arrest and the charges against this citizen are not yet known.