Naser Razmjoo Arrested in Ardabil, Current Charges Unknown

On Saturday, October 21, security forces apprehended Naser Razmjoo (Razmju) in Ardabil, subsequently relocating him to the Ministry of Intelligence detention facility in Tabriz.

Despite the circumstances surrounding his arrest, Razmjoo managed to contact his family, notifying them of his detention.
As of now, the reasons behind Razmjoo’s arrest and the allegations against him remain undisclosed.

Lawyer Naser Sargeran Arrested

On October 11, 2023, security forces apprehended Naser Sargeran, a lawyer living with a visual impairment, in Saqqez, subsequently relocating him to the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility in Sanandaj.

According to a report by Kurdpa, Sargeran was taken into custody at his residence in Saqqez. It’s important to note that in addition to his legal profession, Sargeran also serves as a university lecturer and is an advocate for disability rights.

The specific reasons behind this arrest, as well as any charges that may have been filed against him, remain unknown at this juncture.

Eghbal Majidi Detained in Sanandaj

In a recent development, on October 14, 2023, Eghbal Majidi was apprehended by security forces in Sanandaj. According to reports from Kurdpa, he was subsequently taken to an undisclosed location.

Majidi’s arrest took place at his workplace, and it is worth noting that the arresting agents did not present an arrest warrant. They also conducted searches at both his workplace and residence.

At this time, the exact grounds for his arrest, the specific allegations against him, and his current whereabouts remain shrouded in uncertainty.

Bakhtiar Sasani Arrested in Marivan

On Monday, October 9, security forces detained Bakhtiar Sasani in Marivan and transported him to an undisclosed location, as reported by Kolbar News.

Bakhtiar Sasani, a 42-year-old resident of Marivan in Kurdistan Province, was allegedly apprehended at his residence. As of now, the grounds for his arrest, his current whereabouts, and the specific accusations against him remain undisclosed.

Pejman Moradi Held Detained for Over 18 Months

Pejman Moradi, a resident of Sarvabad in Kurdistan province, has been detained in a state of legal uncertainty for more than 18 months.

According to a source close to Moradi’s family, he was apprehended by IRGC Intelligence agents 18 months ago. Despite repeated inquiries by his family to both security and judicial authorities, they have received no responses, leaving them deeply concerned about his well-being.

Moradi, a married man and father of one, was taken into custody by security forces on March 17, 2022.

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Kianoosh Mahdavi Arrested in Yasuj

On Monday, September 25, Kianoosh Mahdavi was apprehended by security forces in Yasuj and subsequently taken to an undisclosed location.

A source with close ties to Mahdavi’s family reached out to HRANA, confirming his arrest on the evening of September 25 in Yasuj.

As of now, the reasons for Mahdavi’s arrest, the location of his detention, and the specific allegations against him remain unknown. This marks another instance of legal action against Mahdavi, who had previously been detained and faced legal proceedings due to his activism during the nationwide protests of 2022.

Arrest of Five Individuals in Zahedan Raises Concerns

Security forces in Zahedan have apprehended five individuals and subsequently transported them to an undisclosed facility, as reported by Haal Vsh.

One of the detainees has been identified as Nour-Ahmad Shikardag, aged 20.

The report suggests that military and security forces were involved in the arrest of these individuals in Zahedan.

It is worth noting that, as the anniversary of the “Bloody Friday of Zahedan” approaches, the incident when security and military forces opened fire at the prayer site in the Great Mosalla of Zahedan last year, several residents in Zahedan have been subject to arrests and summonses.

Teacher Mehdi Sheibani Arrested in Mashhad

Teacher Mehdi Sheibani was apprehended in Mashhad and subsequently transported to an undisclosed location, according to the Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations.

Sheibani had been the educator of Abolfazl Adinezadeh, a minor student who tragically lost his life during the 2022 nationwide protests.

Reports suggest that Sheibani’s arrest followed his attendance at a commemorative event on Adinezadeh’s birthday. The exact cause of Sheibani’s whereabouts, and the specific allegations against him remain shrouded in uncertainty.

Abolfazl Adinezadeh, who was a minor at the time, was fatally shot, reportedly sustaining “25 bullets to his chest and abdomen,” during the 2022 nationwide protest.

Five Individuals Detained in Dehdasht

Security forces have apprehended Hamid Dastvaneh, Issa Foroughi, Ali-Mahommad Parisaie, Jamal Asgari, and Mohsen Afranjinan in Dehdasht, located in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province. This development was reported by Kolbar News.

These arrests occurred over the past three days, with no apparent presentation of arrest warrants by the authorities.

Details regarding the grounds for their detention, their current locations, and the charges brought against them remain undisclosed at this time. It’s worth noting that in recent days, four other Dehdasht residents have also been detained by security forces.

Atefeh Rangriz Arrested in Damghan

Damghan, Semnan Province – On Sunday, September 10, Atefeh Rangriz was apprehended by security forces at her mother’s residence and subsequently confined in Semnan Prison.

A source close to Rangriz’s family informed HRANA that security forces conducted the arrest at her mother’s residence. Shortly after her apprehension, she managed to make a brief phone call to her family, disclosing her transfer to Semnan Prison.

The exact grounds for her detention remain undisclosed at this time. She has encountered prior arrests and convictions due to her activism.