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British Couple Arrested in Kerman Identified as Craig and Lindsay Foreman

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HRANA News Agency – The identities of a British couple previously arrested in Kerman have been confirmed for the first time. The two individuals, Craig and Lindsay Foreman, are currently in detention on security-related charges.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the couple’s family released a statement yesterday confirming their identities and expressing concern for their well-being. They also stated that they are cooperating with the UK government to ensure their safety and secure their return home.

Last Thursday, the Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office of Kerman province announced in a statement that Hugo Shorter, the UK ambassador to Iran, had met with these security-related detainees at the prosecutor’s office in Kerman.

The couple, both in their early 50s, had entered Iran as part of a worldwide motorcycle trip and had planned to travel to Pakistan after a short stay.

No details regarding the charges against the two British citizens have been disclosed so far.

In recent years, Iranian authorities have arrested multiple foreign nationals on charges such as espionage or collaboration with hostile governments. Some of these detainees have been released following political negotiations. Human rights organizations and several Western governments have accused Iran of using such arrests as leverage in diplomatic disputes—an allegation Iranian authorities have consistently denied.

Diako Khezri Arrested by Security Forces in Mahabad

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HRANA News Agency – Yesterday, February 12, Diako Khezri, the uncle of Shaho Khezri, one of the victims of the 2022 protests, was arrested by security forces in Mahabad and taken to an undisclosed location.

According to Kurdpa, security forces arrested Mr. Khezri at his private residence in Mahabad without presenting a court order.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for his arrest, his whereabouts, or the charges against him.

Shaho Khezri, 21, was shot and killed on October 27, 2022, during nationwide protests in Mahabad.

Two British Nationals Arrested on Security Charges in Kerman

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HRANA News Agency – Two British nationals, a man and a woman, have been arrested in Kerman on security-related charges. The Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office of Kerman Province, without disclosing their names, reported that the UK ambassador to Iran recently met with the detainees.

According to HRANA, citing IRNA, two British citizens have been detained in Kerman.

In an official statement, the Kerman Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor’s Office announced that Hugo Shorter, the UK ambassador to Iran, met with the two detainees at the Prosecutor’s Office in Kerman.

The report does not disclose the detainees’ identities, whereabouts, or further details regarding their case.

In recent years, Iranian authorities have arrested multiple foreign nationals on charges such as espionage or collaboration with hostile governments. Some of these detainees have been released following political negotiations. Human rights organizations and several Western governments have accused Iran of using such arrests as leverage in diplomatic disputes—an allegation Iranian authorities have consistently denied.

Arrest of Five Citizens, Including a Teenager, in Dehdasht

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Amirhossein Jafari, Atefeh Tahernia, Jaber Foroughi, Kamran Buzari, Pouria Barati

HRANA News Agency – Last night, February 11, at least five residents of Dehdasht, including a teenager, were arrested by security forces.

Based on information received by HRANA, Amirhossein Jafari (17 years old), Atefeh Tahernia (Female), Kamran Buzari, Jaber Foroughi, and Pouria Barati were arrested separately by security forces in Dehdasht County in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, on February 12, 2025.

The detainees have been transferred as follows:

  • Amirhossein Jafari to the Dehdasht Juvenile Correctional Center,
  • Atefeh Tahernia to Yasuj Prison,
  • Jaber Foroughi and Pouria Barati to Dehdasht Prison.

As of now, the location of Kamran Buzari remains unknown.

HRANA is investigating further details, including the reasons for their arrests and the charges against them.

Jaber Foroughi has a history of previous arrests due to his activities.

Three Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Khash

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Jaber Shahnawazi, Khash, Mahmoud Shahnawazi, Mehrab Shahnawazi

HRANA News Agency – Mahmoud Shahnawazi, Mehrab Shahnawazi, and Jaber Shahnawazi, residents of Khash County, were arrested yesterday by security forces in this county and transferred to an undisclosed location.

According to HRANA, citing the Baloch Activists Campaign, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, three citizens were detained in Khash County. The identities of the detainees have been reported as, Mahmoud Shahnawazi, approximately 30 years old, married and father of two children, Mehrab Shahnawazi, and Jaber Shahnawazi.

All three are residents of the village of Eslamabad, a district of Khash County, Sistan and Baluchestan province.

No information is available yet regarding their whereabouts or the reasons for their detention.

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10 Citizens Arrested by Security Forces in Hirmand

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Arash Narooie, Arya Narooie, Ashkan Narooie, Bahman Abil, Baset Barahooie, Hirmand, Kader Narooie, Khalegh Sasouli, Mehran Narooie

HRANA News Agency – on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at least ten individuals were arrested by security forces at the Milak border terminal in Hirmand County and transferred to an undisclosed location.

Haal Vsh has confirmed the identities of eight of the detainees as follows:

  • Arash Narooie, approximately 22 years old
  • Arya Narooie, approximately 19 years old
  • Kader Narooie, 43 years old
  • Ashkan Narooie, approximately 19 years old
  • Bahman Abil, 44 years old
  • Mehran Narooie, approximately 22 years old
  • Baset Barahooie, approximately 20 years old
  • Khalegh Sasouli, 43 years old,

According to this report, the individuals were arrested violently and without a judicial warrant by Intelligence Ministry agents at the Milak border terminal in Hirmand County yesterday afternoon.

As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding the reasons for their arrest, their whereabouts, or the charges against them.

Two Indian Nationals Arrested in Iran on Charges of Photographing Restricted Areas

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HRANA News Agency – India’s Ministry of External Affairs announced on Friday, February 1, that three Indian nationals went missing after traveling to Tehran.

Attorney Saeed Naghdi confirmed the arrest of two of them, stating that Yogesh Panchal has been issued a deportation order and must leave Iran, while Mohammad Sadeeque has already flown to Oman. The individuals were reportedly arrested on charges of photographing restricted areas.

Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs, said on Friday that the three Indian nationals had traveled to Iran for business purposes in recent months. A few days after arriving in Tehran, their families lost contact with them. Attorney Saeed Naghdi, confirming the detention of Yogesh Panchal and Mohammad Sadeeque, stated that Panchal has been ordered to leave Iran, while Sadeeque has already departed for Oman.

According to Naghdi, the charge of photographing restricted areas was brought against the detainees.

Some Indian media outlets have reported that the identity of the third individual, whose whereabouts remain unknown, is Sumeet Sud.

Several Members of a Religious Group Arrested in Javanrud

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HRANA News Agency – The Public and Revolutionary Prosecutor of Javanrud has announced the arrest of several members of a religious group in northwestern Kermanshah by security forces in the province.

According to IRNA, the Javanrud prosecutor, without revealing the identities or charges of the detainees, described them as members of a “widespread Salafi-Takfiri network.” The report provides no details on the number of those arrested or their whereabouts.

Notably, in recent weeks, IRGC Intelligence forces carried out two separate operations in Kermanshah, leading to the arrest of members of another religious group.

Two Citizens Arrested in Saqqez by Security Forces

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Hiwa Amini, Rahman Rahimpour, Saqqez

HRANA News Agency –According to Kurdpa, on Wednesday, January 29, Hiwa Amini and Rahman Rahimpour were arrested in Saqqez, Kurdistan Province, and taken to an undisclosed location.

The report states that the arrests were carried out by security forces without presenting a judicial warrant. Rahman Rahimpour was arrested at his home, where agents also confiscated several personal belongings, including the mobile phones of both him and his wife.

As of the time of this report, there is no information on the reasons for the arrests, the detainees’ whereabouts, or the charges against them.

Hiwa Amini and Rahman Rahimpour have previously faced arrests and judicial confrontations due to their activities.

Nima Khandan Arrested After Visiting His Father in Prison

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HRANA News Agency – Nima Khandan, the son of Nasrin Sotoudeh, a human rights activist, and Reza Khandan, a political prisoner held in Evin Prison, was arrested today while visiting his father. He was released after a few hours.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRAI), Nima Khandan, the son of Reza Khandan and Nasrin Sotoudeh, was detained.

His sister, Mehraveh Khandan, wrote on her personal page:

“My brother Nima was arrested this morning following a dispute in the visitation hall and was taken to the police station.”

The charges against Nima Khandan remain unknown.

In January of this year, Nasrin Sotoudeh revealed that prison officials had prevented her and her children from visiting Reza Khandan. In an Instagram post, she wrote:

“Denying visitation for not wearing a hijab is an abuse of state power and an illegal act.”

Reza Khandan has been serving a six-year prison sentence in Evin Prison since December 2023. His wife, Nasrin Sotoudeh, a prominent human rights lawyer, was released on bail from Evin Prison on November 15, 2023.