HRANA – Last night, Fariba Asadi, a resident of Karaj, was arrested by agents of the IRGC Intelligence. In addition, Reza Sheikh Amirloo, Peyman Azimi, Ehsan Khaleghi, and Saber Hatami Milanloo were arrested in Esfarayen. In Sirjan, Ali Fakher, a retired nurse, along with his wife and daughter, were arrested for providing medical assistance to the injured.
Based on information received by HRANA, Fariba Asadi was arrested on Monday evening, January 26, at her home in Karaj by agents of the IRGC Intelligence due to her presence at protests. Meanwhile, Ali Fakher, a retired nurse and former manager of Gharazi Hospital in Sirjan, was recently arrested for providing aid to those injured in the recent protests. His wife and daughter were also arrested by security forces on Friday, January 23.
During the recent protests in Esfarayen, four citizens were arrested. Reza Sheikh Amirloo, who had been injured by pellet gunfire, was arrested on Saturday, January 23. Ehsan Khaleghi, who had been wounded by dozens of pellets, was transferred to Khomeini Hospital on Sunday, January 10, due to bleeding; however, before completing his medical treatment, he was arrested by IRGC forces. Additionally, Peyman Azimi, despite being injured by live ammunition, and Saber Hatami Milanloo were arrested on January 10.
As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges against or the place of detention of those arrested.
Among these citizens, Fariba Asadi has previously faced judicial confrontations and arrest due to her activities.
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 turned into one of the most widespread demonstrations of recent years. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirtieth day of the protests, which was published last night.
