HRANA – Bayan Salehian, a physician residing in Urmia, was arrested by security forces eight days ago and transferred to Urmia Prison.

According to HRANA, Bayan Salehian remains in detention.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Ms. Salehian was arrested by security forces at her family home on Sunday, September 27, 2026, and subsequently transferred to Urmia Prison. Eight days after her arrest, she remains in a state of legal uncertainty.

An informed source told HRANA that her arrest was related to her participation and remarks in an online discussion. The source added that efforts by her elderly parents to visit their daughter have so far been unsuccessful.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against the physician.

In April of 2025, in a separate case, Ms. Salehian was sentenced to imprisonment and a fine on charges of “propaganda against the regime” and “disseminating false information with the intent to disturb public opinion online.” That case was subsequently closed after completing the judicial process.

She was also arrested and interrogated in October 2024.

Bayan Salehian, an internal medicine specialist residing in Urmia, has previously faced judicial proceedings and convictions.