HRANA – Three citizens, Arman (Mehdi) Momeni in Tehran, Hamid Rudsarabi in Sabzevar, and Mohammad Azari in Esfarayen, were arrested on different dates in connection with the protests and remain in detention.

He was detained near Qeytarieh Park in Tehran by agents of the IRGC Intelligence. According to a relative who spoke to HRANA, Mr. Momeni has had only one brief phone call with his family during this period, in which he stated that he was unaware of his place of detention. Despite repeated follow-ups by his family to obtain information about his whereabouts and the charges against him, no response has been received, heightening their concerns.

In another development, a citizen in Sabzevar identified as Hamid Rudsarabi, born in 1995, was arrested at his workplace by security agents on January 10, 2026.

His relatives have stated that they have no information regarding his place of detention or the charges brought against him.

On January 14, another citizen was also arrested by security forces in Esfarayen.

HRANA has identified him as Mohammad Azari, born in 1992. Two weeks after his arrest, following the completion of the interrogation process, he was transferred to Esfarayen Prison.