HRANA – Following the publication of a call for a protest gathering in Behbahan County, four citizens, Sultan Emamkhah, Amir Mehdi Razm, Abolfazl Jafsh, and Abolfazl Ashnoud, were arrested by security forces last night. Among them, Sultan Emamkhah has since been released.

HRANA has confirmed the identities of those arrested as Sultan Emamkhah, Amir Mehdi Razm, Abolfazl Jafsh, and Abolfazl Ashnoud. Their arrests were carried out by security forces following the publication of a call for a protest gathering in Behbahan County. Sultan Emamkhah has been released, while the other three remain in custody.

As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the place of detention or the charges brought against the three remaining detainees.

It is worth noting that on Tuesday, December 30, the third day of economic protests and strikes in Iran, demonstrations expanded beyond bazaars and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, the protests turned into one of the most widespread movements in recent years. HRANA published a detailed report outlining developments from that day, including the geographic expansion of protests, the involvement of students, and the intensification of security crackdowns.