HRANA – During the ongoing protests, 15 citizens were arrested by security forces in the cities of Yasuj and Dehdasht and transferred to undisclosed locations.

Based on information received by HRANA, at noon today, Monday, January 5, Ali-Hassan Behamin and Hassan Emouri were arrested by security forces in Yasuj. Another citizen, Mehrdad Sha’banzadeh, was arrested in the city yesterday. On Saturday, January 3, Alireza Oveisi, Mohammadamin Rasti-Zadeh, Mohammad Mokhtari, Yashar Shahbazi, Alireza Rostami, Shahab Gholamian, and Omid Mohammadi were arrested in Yasuj. Arya Sabzpour was arrested on Friday, January 2; Ahmad Karami and Neda Gerami on Saturday, January 3; and Ebrahim Rokhshan during recent days in the same city. Ahmadreza Madani was also arrested in connection with the ongoing protests in Dehdasht County.

A knowledgeable source, while confirming the report to HRANA, stated that these arrests were carried out by law enforcement officers in connection with nationwide protests in various cities across the country. The source added that the individuals are currently being held at the IRGC Intelligence detention facility.

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

It should be noted that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, and after two days expanded beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests have become among the most widespread demonstrations in recent years. For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the eighth day of protests, published last night.