HRANA – The governor of Semnan announced that more than 300 citizens have been arrested in connection with the recent protests in the province.

According to Tasnim News Agency, the governor of Semnan stated that more than 300 individuals have been detained in the province, and that other cases are being handled and legally reviewed through the posting of bail and written commitments. He described those arrested as the “main ringleaders of the unrest.”

This report does not provide details regarding the identities of the detainees, their place of detention, or the charges brought against them.

It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, and after two days extended beyond bazaars and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests became one of the most widespread demonstrations in recent years. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the twenty-ninth day of the protests, which was published last night.