HRANA –  several citizens have been arrested in Mashhad and Tehran.

Based on information received by HRANA, Javad Saraki was arrested by security forces in Mashhad about a week ago and transferred to Vakilabad Prison. No information is available regarding the charges against him.

Mohammad Moradi, 48, was also arrested in Tehran on February 8 and subsequently transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison. About one month after his arrest, he informed his family during a phone call that he had been transferred to an undisclosed location.

Hamed Rasoulkhani was also arrested on either January 8 or January 9 during protests in Mashhad and transferred to Vakilabad Prison in the city. Efforts by Rasoulkhani’s family to allow a lawyer access to his case have so far been unsuccessful. Rasoulkhani, one of the individuals previously detained in connection with the memorial ceremony marking the seventh day after the death of Khosrow Alikordi in Mashhad, had earlier been released from Vakilabad Prison in December after posting bail.

Meanwhile, according to Kurdpa, on Saturday, March 14, Khabat Dehdar, who had previously been arrested on February 10, was released from Sanandaj Prison after posting bail. This Sanandaj resident has previously faced security-related pressure due to his activities.

BBC Persian also reported the arrest of documentary filmmaker Mojgan Ilanlou along with her husband and daughter, Mohammad Pirhadi and Leila Pirhadi. These individuals were arrested yesterday morning by security forces and transferred to an undisclosed location. Ms. Ilanlou has previously faced judicial action due to her activities.

According to Kolbar News, Pishva Aghapour, a 22-year-old resident of Bukan, was arrested on March 5 and his place of detention remains unknown. The report states that his arrest was accompanied by physical violence. It also notes that he has previously faced security-related pressure.

It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began on Sunday, December 28, in Tehran, and after two days expanded beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, the protests became one of the largest waves of demonstrations in recent years. Following the crackdown on the protests by law enforcement and security forces, thousands of people were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security institutions. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s comprehensive report titled “Crimson Winter,” which documents the first fifty days after the start of Iran’s nationwide protests.