Detailed Report on the Tenth Day of Protests: 36 Dead in 285 Demonstrations

HRANA – Today marked the tenth consecutive day of protests and strikes by citizens across various cities in Iran. Reports indicate that violence by law enforcement and security forces has extended to medical centers as well, with some facilities subjected to intervention and attack. Over the past days, at least 285 locations in 92 cities across 27 provinces have witnessed protest gatherings. During these events, at least 2,076 citizens have been arrested, and at least 36 people have lost their lives, including 34 protesters and two members of security and law enforcement forces.

Protests that initially began with strikes and labor-related gatherings have entered a new phase on their tenth day. Alongside the continuation of some labor actions, reports point to the emergence of street demonstrations, the expansion of strikes by shopkeepers, and student protests at a number of universities. At the same time, there are reports that violence by law enforcement and security forces has extended to medical facilities, including attacks on hospitals.

Background of the Protests

The new wave of protests has emerged at a time when economic pressure on broad segments of society has reached a critical point, and clear signs of disruption to citizens’ daily livelihoods are evident. The continuous rise in exchange rates, chronic market instability, and the steady decline in purchasing power have darkened and destabilized the economic outlook for households and business owners alike, turning financial insecurity into a widespread experience.

In the days leading up to the start of these protests, reports indicated that currency rates had surpassed unprecedented levels, coinciding with a downturn in the capital market and an intensification of capital outflows. Analysts have interpreted this trend as a shift of liquidity toward safer markets such as gold and foreign currency, as well as a sign of declining public confidence in economic policies. The social consequences of this situation have included widespread closures or partial shutdowns of businesses, increasing difficulty for small enterprises to continue operating, and ultimately the spread of protests and strikes in various cities. These demonstrations are seen less as reactions to a single, temporary trigger and more as the result of the long-term accumulation of economic pressures and the ongoing erosion of hope for improvements in economic and social conditions.

Geography of the Protests

Based on updated and consolidated data, over the past 10 days at least 285 locations across Iran have witnessed protests, street gatherings, or labor strikes. These protest activities have been reported in 27 provinces nationwide, and at the same time, 22 universities have seen protest actions by students.

On the tenth day of the protests, demonstrations were held in the cities of Mashhad, Qazvin, Abdanan, Tehran, Shiraz, Bandar Abbas, Zanjan, Ilam, Malekshahi, Shahrekord, Yazdanshahr, Kavar, Asadabad, Babol, Marvdasht, and Borujerd.

One of the most significant protest focal points today in Iran was the demonstrations by bazaar merchants. Today, strikes took place in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, particularly concentrated in the main corridors, including the gold and currency market, the fabric market, and parts of the footwear and home appliances sections. A considerable number of business units were either fully or partially closed. Reports indicate that this strike emerged spontaneously, without any formal call, and that the main grievances of merchants were sharp currency fluctuations, the surge in gold prices, market stagnation, and the severe decline in purchasing power.

Following the closure of shops, the presence of security and law enforcement forces increased at the entrances to the bazaar and at intersections leading to it, and in some areas the formation of gatherings was prevented. Nevertheless, the strike caused a noticeable disruption to the bazaar’s daily activities and a reduction in customer traffic, and is being assessed as one of the most significant manifestations of the link between street protests and occupational discontent in Tehran.

Forms of Protest and Slogans

A review of verified reports indicates that the protests on the tenth day, similar to previous days, encompassed a wide range of demands. The content of slogans chanted during the gatherings was not limited solely to livelihood and economic issues, but also reflected criticism of governance structures, opposition to restrictions imposed on individual and social freedoms, and demands for justice.

Within the framework of its human rights mandate, HRANA focuses its reporting on slogans and demands that are directly related to violations of, or calls for, human rights, fundamental freedoms, and citizens’ civil rights. The persistence of these demands across various parts of the country points to the depth of public dissatisfaction and the overlap of economic, social, and political grievances within the context of the ongoing protests.

Conduct of Law Enforcement and Security Forces and Details of Violence

On the tenth day of the nationwide protests, reports received by HRANA indicate the continuation of a heavy security atmosphere in various cities across the country. These reports suggest that law enforcement and security forces have continued to use various repressive measures aimed at preventing the formation or expansion of protest gatherings.

Documented instances of the suppression of protests over the past day include the use of pellet guns, deployment of tear gas, and direct attacks on demonstrators.

At the same time, official accounts presented by some local authorities regarding the deaths do not fully align with eyewitness testimonies and unofficial reports. For this reason, details surrounding how these incidents occurred remain under review and subject to further verification.

Deaths and Injuries

According to HRANA’s updated data, at least 36 people have been confirmed killed during the past ten days of protests. Among them were four individuals under the age of 18, as well as two members of security and law enforcement forces. In addition, dozens of cases of injuries among protesting citizens have been recorded so far. According to reports, these injuries were mostly caused by pellet and plastic bullets.

Over the past 24 hours, HRANA has confirmed the identities of Mohammadreza Karami, (Lieutenant) Ehsan Aghajani, and Ali Golfroosh as individuals killed during the protests.

On the same date, Sadegh Parvizadeh, a wildlife photographer and videographer, announced in a video posted on his Instagram page that he had been struck in the face and eye by pellets during the protests. In part of the video, while showing samples of the pellets fired, he stated: “The person who shot me was a teenager under the age of 20. What occupies my mind is that killing a human being was really like hunting prey or a game to him.”

Tasnim News Agency, which is close to security institutions, reported that based on presented statistics, from the beginning of the protests up to last night, around 568 law enforcement personnel and 66 Basij forces were injured. The outlet further claimed that among them, two were injured by live ammunition, 152 by shotgun pellets, and 11 by knife attacks.

Security Forces’ Raids on Medical Centers: Attacks on Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam and Sina Hospital in Tehran

Amid developments in the nationwide protests in Iran, reports indicate that security forces have attacked and entered at least two medical centers in the cities of Ilam and Tehran, incidents that have sparked widespread domestic reactions and heightened concerns over violations of the security of medical facilities and patients’ rights.

Imam Khomeini Hospital, Ilam: Tear Gas in a Treatment Facility

According to published videos and reports, on Saturday evening, January 3, security forces surrounded Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam and attempted to arrest a number of protesters injured in Malekshahi who had been transferred there for treatment.

Reports indicate that patients’ families and some medical staff opposed the entry of security forces, leading to verbal and physical altercations. Subsequently, images were released showing tear gas being fired inside the hospital grounds and buildings, an action that created emergency conditions in treatment wards and caused alarm among patients and staff. Eyewitnesses stated that several patients experienced breathing difficulties following the dispersal of tear gas.

In response, the Ministry of Health issued a statement announcing that, by order of the Minister of Health, the matter was being examined “urgently,” emphasizing the need to safeguard the security of medical centers, patients, and healthcare workers. Additionally, by order of Masoud Pezeshkian, the Minister of Interior was tasked with following up on the incident and submitting a report. Meanwhile, Fars News Agency, which is close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, confirmed the presence of security forces at the hospital but claimed that some protesters had used the medical facility “to hide.”

Sina Hospital, Tehran: Arrests of the Injured and a Security Atmosphere

Parallel to the events in Ilam, reports published today, Tuesday, January 6, from Tehran indicate that security forces also entered Sina Hospital. According to these reports, a number of protesters injured during demonstrations and transferred to the hospital for treatment were arrested by security forces inside or around the hospital.

Eyewitnesses told media outlets that the presence of security forces on hospital grounds created an atmosphere of fear and disrupted the treatment process, with some families reportedly avoiding medical centers out of fear of arrest.

As of the time of this report, officials have not provided a clear explanation regarding the details of the operation at Sina Hospital.

Arrests

Over the ten days of protests, at least 2,076 protesting citizens have been arrested; however, the actual number of detainees is estimated to be significantly higher.

Of these, 878 individuals were either arrested on the tenth day of protests or had been detained earlier but were confirmed by HRANA today. This includes the transfer of approximately 200 detained women to Kachooie Prison in Karaj and 500 detained men to the Central Prison of Karaj.

Other detained protesters whose identities have been individually confirmed on this day are listed in an appendix at the end of this report.

So far, at least 15 videos of forced confessions by detainees have been broadcast by official media outlets or those close to security institutions, videos for which it remains unclear under what conditions individuals were compelled to confess against themselves.

International Reactions

As nationwide protests continue in Iran and security crackdowns intensify, international reactions and statements have also persisted.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed concern over recent developments in Iran, stating that he was “deeply saddened” by the killing and injury of protesters and stressing the need to prevent further loss of life. He called on Iranian authorities to respect the rights to freedom of expression, assembly, and peaceful protest, and to allow people to express their grievances peacefully.

The Persian-language account of the U.S. State Department on X, referring to yesterday’s raid by security forces on Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam, described the action as a “clear crime against humanity” and wrote that hospitals are not battlefields. The statement added that the actions of the Islamic Republic constitute a gross violation of international law and demonstrate a complete disregard for human life.

Amnesty International, condemning the attack by security forces on a hospital in Ilam that was being used to treat or shelter injured protesters, described the incident as a clear violation of international law. The organization emphasized that the attack once again shows how far Iranian authorities are willing to go to suppress protests and silence dissent.

Reaction of Iranian Government Officials

In response to U.S. warnings, Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs described these positions as “psychological warfare” and sought to frame them as part of a media and external pressure campaign.

The most significant focal point of domestic reactions on the tenth day was the release of a video showing security forces raiding Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam, an incident highlighted as a sensitive turning point in media coverage. According to accounts, protesters injured in Malekshahi had been transferred to the hospital, after which the facility was surrounded. Security forces attempted to enter and arrest some of the injured but faced resistance from families and medical staff. Subsequently, images emerged showing tear gas being fired inside the hospital building.

In response, the Ministry of Health issued a statement announcing that the matter was under serious review “by explicit order of the Minister of Health” and would be pursued “within the framework of the law,” emphasizing the security of medical centers, patients’ rights, and support for healthcare workers.

At the same time, Masoud Pezeshkian ordered an investigation into the incident, and according to BBC reports, Eskandar Momeni (Minister of Interior) assigned a delegation to follow up and submit a report.

On the political and economic front, Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking at an official ceremony in an unusually candid tone, placed responsibility for the current situation on the governing structure, stating that “the parliament and the government together have brought the country to this point,” and emphasizing that “we are all to blame.” This stance was reflected in coverage of the tenth day as a sign of social pressure and a crisis of governance.

In contrast, media outlets close to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including Fars News Agency (as reported by the BBC), confirmed the presence of security forces at the hospital but claimed that protesters had used the hospital as a “stronghold”, a narrative aimed at justifying and reframing the security forces’ actions.

Meanwhile, the public and revolutionary prosecutor of Shahrod stated that protesters’ voices should be heard, but warned that those who engage in what he described as “rioting” would face the law.

Domestic Reactions (Civil Society, Labor Groups, and Public Figures)

Alongside official reactions, part of the tenth day’s responses included expressions of solidarity from artists, as well as supportive actions abroad.

The Teachers’ Trade Association of Aligudarz issued a statement in support of the recent protests, declaring that the expansion of poverty, corruption, discrimination, special privileges, unemployment, and runaway inflation has pushed society to a point of despair and anger. The statement noted that the loss of hope for the future has turned employment, marriage, and housing into unattainable dreams for young people, creating a generation with nothing left to lose. According to the association, despite all the risks, protesters have courageously put their lives and health on the line to voice their demands in the streets.

Continuing reactions from sports and cultural figures, Mohammad Khakpour, former captain of Iran’s national football team, criticized labeling protesters as “rioters,” writing that people crushed by inflation, unemployment, and insecurity cannot be silenced with a label. Ali Ghamsari, a musician and composer, described the protests as stemming from poverty and hardship, emphasizing that they are rooted in concern for the country and a sense of social responsibility. Alireza Haghighi, former national team goalkeeper, also shared a message stating that protesting is not a crime—the real crime is not listening to the people’s voices.

Ali Daei, a legendary Iranian footballer, criticized the economic situation, saying that the sharp rise in the dollar exchange rate shows officials have become disconnected from the people’s suffering, and stressed that nothing can replace the people of Iran. Pantea Bahram, a theater and film actress, also expressed solidarity with protesting bazaar merchants and announced that she was joining the strikes. Alireza Ghorbani, a traditional music singer, citing the country’s current conditions and the hardships imposed on the people, announced the postponement of his “Iranam” concert in Tabriz and other upcoming performances, stating that holding concerts at this time does not align with the public mood.

Individually Identified Arrests on the Tenth Day

  1. 1. Amin Yousefi – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  2. 2. Amirhossein Ta’mirkari – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  3. 3. Reza Dousti-Nejad – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa – Notable detail: 17-year-old minor

  4. 4. Artin Sohrabi – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa – Notable detail: 17-year-old minor

  5. 5. Amir Ali Abdian – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa – Notable detail: 16-year-old minor

  6. 6. Firooz Faraji – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  7. 7. Mohammad Sadra Mansouri – City of arrest: Ilam – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  8. 8. Alireza Paryab – City of arrest: Dehloran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  9. 9. Mohammad Amin Mahmoudian – City of arrest: Sarableh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  10. 10. Mohammad Amin Mahmoudian – City of arrest: Sarableh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  11. 11. Mohammadhossein Moradi – City of arrest: Sarableh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  12. 12. Ahmadreza Mohammadian – City of arrest: Karzan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  13. 13. Arman Dadfar – City of arrest: Badreh – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  14. 14. Milad Seyed Moradi – City of arrest: Dehloran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  15. 15. Misagh Seyed Moradi – City of arrest: Dehloran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  16. 16. Mehdi Hatami – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  17. 17. Shahin Yousefi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  18. 18. Ali Ahmadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  19. 19. Hossein Ahmadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  20. 20. Afshin Najafi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  21. 21. Ramin Mohammadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  22. 22. Mohammadreza Heidari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: 17-year-old minor

  23. 23. Saha Ilbeigi – City of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter – Notable detail: Student

  24. 24. Sheida Namjoo – City of arrest: Birjand – Place of detention: The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter – Notable detail: Student

  25. 25. Zeynab Ivani – City of arrest: Birjand – Place of detention: The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter – Notable detail: Student

  26. 26. Faizeh Shamaili – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  27. 27. Javad Estavari – City of arrest: Darreh Shahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  28. 28. Ehsan Vineh – City of arrest: Kermanshah – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  29. 29. Abolfazl Dorqaidi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  30. 30. Abolfazl Khoshnood – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  31. 31. Abolfazl Rahimi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  32. 32. Abolfazl Sharifi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  33. 33. Abolfazl Oshal – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  34. 34. Ahmadreza Khaleghipour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  35. 35. Amin Ezzati – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  36. 36. Amir Mohammad Bakhtiari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  37. 37. Amirhossein Rahi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  38. 38. Amirhossein Karimi-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  39. 39. Omid Mohammadpour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  40. 40. Omid Mohammadpour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  41. 41. Arya Samsami – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  42. 42. Anahita Hekmatinia – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  43. 43. Ainaz Parvaneh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  44. 44. Behnam Armoon – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  45. 45. Benyamin Arshadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  46. 46. Parisa Mousavi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  47. 47. Parichehr Ansari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  48. 48. Hamid Jahanbazian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  49. 49. Hadis Sheybaz – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  50. 50. Hossein Aghajani – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  51. 51. Hossein Haghigh-Mofrad – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  52. 52. Hossein Hosseini – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  53. 53. Hossein Khajehyar – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  54. 54. Hossein Sousanzadeh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  55. 55. Davoud Zarghami – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  56. 56. Diana Moradian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  57. 57. Reza Farhadi Sisakht – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  58. 58. Reza Nourian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  59. 59. Reyhaneh Pourkaram – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  60. 60. Saman Akbari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  61. 61. Sanaz Davoudi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  62. 62. Setayesh Ansari – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  63. 63. Soroush Amini – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  64. 64. Samira Karimi-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  65. 65. Sima Sajjadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  66. 66. Shayan Mohedian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  67. 67. Shahab Asadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  68. 68. Shahab Parand – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  69. 69. Shahram Omrani – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  70. 70. Shahreh Nigh-Eghbal – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  71. 71. Shima Khorshidian – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  72. 72. Sheghayegh Zahedi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  73. 73. Taha Kazemi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  74. 74. Abbas Varestegi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  75. 75. Erfan Bazdan – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  76. 76. Ghorfan Rahman-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  77. 77. Ghazal Hamzeh Amaleh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  78. 78. Fatemeh Mousa-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  79. 79. Farzad Foroughi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  80. 80. Farnoush Azar – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  81. 81. Farid Alizadeh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  82. 82. Farid Hatami-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  83. 83. Mahan Mahmoudi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  84. 84. Mohammad Abdollah-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  85. 85. Mohammad Ravansalar – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  86. 86. Mohammad Mehdi Alipour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  87. 87. Mohammad Hormoz-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  88. 88. Mehrdad Shaban-Nejad – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  89. 89. Mahshid Mousa-Pour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  90. 90. Mohaddeseh Mohammadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  91. 91. Mojgan Forouzan – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  92. 92. Milad Karimi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  93. 93. Neda Ahmadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  94. 94. Yasin Mohammadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  95. 95. Yalda Pezhvani – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  96. 96. Zahra Darfarin – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  97. 97. Zohreh Dejman – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  98. 98. Alireza Sadeghi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  99. 99. Ali-Asghar Farhadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  100. 100. Emad Dashtban – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  101. 101. Javad Javadpour – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  102. 102. Saeid Deil – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  103. 103. Sina Dana – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  104. 104. Abolfazl Khodadi – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  105. 105. Saber Vafaei – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  106. 106. Kiarash Afshanandeh – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  107. 107. Hamid Dadras – City of arrest: Yasuj – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  108. 108. Mehrdad Kamayi – City of arrest: Dehdasht – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  109. 109. Sadegh Bazkar – City of arrest: Dehdasht – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  110. 110. Mohammad Miri – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  111. 111. Qasem Mahmoudi – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  112. 112. Nazgol Mahmoudi – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  113. 113. Mehraneh Mousavi-Pour – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  114. 114. Kianoush Noshadi – City of arrest: Gachsaran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  115. 115. Maryam Nezha Sobhani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  116. 116. Sogand Soleimani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  117. 117. Negar Ghorbani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  118. 118. Javid Mour – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  119. 119. Saeid Soleimani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  120. 120. Pejman Khajouei-Nia – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  121. 121. Seyed Kazem Hosseini – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  122. 122. Mehri Alghasemi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  123. 123. Amir Mohammad Mansouri – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  124. 124. Ali-Asghar Tabouhi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  125. 125. Arsalan Bakhtiarvand – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  126. 126. Alireza Mari – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  127. 127. Zabihollah Limoochi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  128. 128. Abolfazl Rahimi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  129. 129. Amirhossein Sani – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  130. 130. Elaheh Moghaddasi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  131. 131. Amir Abbas Homayouni – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  132. 132. Narges Abdollahi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  133. 133. Younes Mari – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  134. 134. Mohammad Dousti – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  135. 135. Mohammad Javad Dousti – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  136. 136. Khadijeh Beigi – City of arrest: Yazdanshahr – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Minor (under 18)

  137. 137. Hamidreza Saadati – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  138. 138. Morteza Kamel – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  139. 139. Mojtaba Fekri – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  140. 140. Ehsan Seyfouri – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  141. 141. Amir Farhadi – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  142. 142. Mehdi Bagheri – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  143. 143. Bahar Rafiei – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  144. 144. Asal Begvand – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  145. 145. Yasin Hashemian – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  146. 146. Alireza Abdi – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  147. 147. Sahar Rezadoust – City of arrest: Zanjan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Amirkabir Newsletter

  148. 148. Dina Salari – City of arrest: Sonqor – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: Kurdpa

  149. 149. Homayoun Eftekhariannia – City of arrest: Tehran – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  150. 150. Mohammad Salehi – City of arrest: Hamedan – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA – Notable detail: Student

  151. 151. Raheleh Zardkouhi – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA

  152. 152. Hashem Amini – City of arrest: Mashhad – Place of detention: Unknown – Current status: Detained – Source: HRANA


Collective or Unidentified Arrests on the Tenth Day: Based on Media Reports or HRANA Field Investigations

  1. 1. According to domestic media reports, at least eight citizens were arrested individually or in groups in the cities of Zarqan (Fars Province), Shahrud (Semnan Province), Bushehr, Bojnurd, Dezful, and Baharestan in Tehran Province.

  2. 2. The arrest of 200 women and their transfer to Kachooie Prison in Karaj.

  3. 3. The arrest of 500 individuals and their transfer to the Central Prison of Karaj.

  4. 4. The arrest of 10 individuals in Mazandaran Province.

  5. 5. The arrest of one individual in Tonekabon.

In Conclusion

The ongoing protests, which initially began in Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, have entered their tenth day marked by geographical expansion, increased public participation, and an intensified presence of security forces. The combination of livelihood-related and political demands, the rising number of arrests, and authorities’ efforts to simultaneously contain the crisis through economic and security measures indicate the high level of sensitivity within the ruling establishment regarding the continuation of these protests.

HRANA continues to collect, verify, and complete information related to these protests and will publish supplementary reports should the gatherings persist or expand.

Baha’i Citizen Sonia Toudiee Arrested in Babol

HRANA – On Sunday, October 12, Sonia Toudiee, a Baha’i citizen residing in Babol, was arrested by security forces and taken to an undisclosed location.

Based on information obtained by HRANA, Ms. Toudiee was detained on the evening of Sunday, October 12, in Babol County. At the time of her arrest, security agents searched her residence, seizing a number of her personal belongings.

As of this report’s publication, the reasons for her arrest, her current whereabouts, and the charges against her remain unknown.

Previously, on May 17, 2025, Ms. Toudiee’s home was searched by security forces.

Sonia Toudiee is a Baha’i citizen residing in Babol, Mazandaran Province.

Over the past decade, the Iranian Bahá’í community has been disproportionately targeted by Iran’s security forces and judiciary—more than any other minority group. In the past three years, an average of 72 percent of the reports on religious rights violations collected by HRANA have documented the Iranian regime’s repression of the Bahá’í community.

Report on the Arrest of Christian Convert Somayeh Rajabi in Babol

HRANA News Agency – On the evening of Thursday, February 6, 2025, security forces raided a gathering of dozens of Christian converts in Gatab, a town in Babol County, and arrested Somayeh Rajabi, a Christian convert, transferring her to prison.

According to HRANA, citing Mohabat News, agents from the IRGC Intelligence in Babol stormed the gathering, where around 80 Christian converts were present.

Rajabi was arrested during the raid and, one day later, informed her family in a brief phone call that she had been transferred to a prison in Sari.

Reports indicate that security forces treated the attendees harshly and confiscated all religious books, musical instruments, and digital devices.

No information is currently available regarding the charges against Rajabi.

Notably, while Christianity is officially recognized as a minority religion in Iran, security agencies view the conversion of Muslims to Christianity as a highly sensitive matter and respond with severe crackdowns on those involved in religious activism.

The persecution of Christian converts in Iran persists despite Article 18 of both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, which affirm every individual’s right to freedom of religion, including the right to change their faith and to practice it openly or privately, alone or in community with others.

Two Baha’i Women in Babol Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison and Social Restrictions

Suzan Eid Mohammadzadegan and Niusha Badiei Sabet, two Baha’i citizens, have been sentenced to a total of 10 years in prison, along with additional social restrictions, by Branch 1 of the Babol Revolutionary Court.

In the court’s ruling, delivered to the defendants today, each was sentenced to five years in prison, with time served during pre-trial detention considered. Additionally, both women have been banned from all educational and training activities for 18 months. They were convicted of “engaging in educational or promotional activities contrary to the sacred Sharia of Islam.”

Eid Mohammadzadegan and Badiei Sabet were arrested on August 15, 2023, at Mohammadzadegan’s residence in Babol by security forces, who did not present a judicial warrant. The two were eventually released on bail on September 11, 2023, from Babol Prison.

Mohammad Sadegh Akbari, head of the judiciary in Mazandaran Province, had previously justified the closure of two schools and ten educational and sports centers in Babol by claiming these institutions were promoting the Baha’i faith. He also mentioned the arrest of two individuals, describing them as “prominent Baha’i instructors in Iran.”

However, a reliable source refuted these claims, telling HRANA, “Only four kindergartens were involved, at most. No religious promotion occurred in these centers; the focus was solely on children’s education, with parents present at all times.”

Niusha Badiei Sabet, 39, a psychologist, translator, and resident of Tehran, has faced previous arrests and judicial encounters due to her faith.

Protest Rapper Toomaj Salehi Acquitted of Charges

After a retrial of Toomaj Salehi’s case, Branch 5 of the Revolutionary Court in Isfahan acquitted him of the charges brought against him.

Amir Raisian, Mr. Salehi’s lawyer, stated: “Branch 5 of the Revolutionary Court in Isfahan, in the 2022 case against Toomaj Salehi, has issued an acquittal on the charge of ‘ spreading corruption on earth,’ which previously carried a death sentence. For the other charges, the court issued a temporary stay of prosecution. Additionally, the court referred the charges of ‘spreading falsehoods online’ and ‘disturbing public order’ to Criminal Court 2 due to lack of jurisdiction.”

In April of this year, Salehi had been sentenced to death by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court in Isfahan on the charge of ‘spreading corruption on earth,’ but this sentence was overturned in early July by Branch 39 of the Supreme Court, and the case was sent to Branch 5 of the Revolutionary Court in Isfahan.

He was arrested in late October 2022 in connection with the nationwide protests by security forces. Official news agencies claimed that he was attempting to illegally leave the country through the western borders, a claim denied by his associates. In July last year, he was sentenced by Branch 1 of the Revolutionary Court in Isfahan to six years and three months in prison, a travel ban, a ban on producing music and singing, and two years of mandatory behavior management and skills training. After this sentence was overturned by Branch 39 of the Supreme Court, he was released on bail on November 18, 2023.

Nevertheless, Salehi’s freedom was short-lived as he was re-arrested in Babol on November 30, just twelve days after being bailed out from Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. The Judiciary spokesperson cited Salehi’s post-release statement as grounds for this subsequent arrest.

In January of 2024, in another part of his case, the Revolutionary Court of Isfahan sentenced him to one year in prison, two years of passport invalidation, and participation in behavior management courses on the charge of ‘propaganda against the regime.’ This sentence was upheld by the Isfahan Provincial Court of Appeals in late February. Late last year, Branch 117 of Criminal Court 2 in Isfahan acquitted him of the charges of ‘spreading falsehoods’ and ‘inciting violence.’

Toomaj Salehi, a protest rapper from Shahin Shahr, Isfahan, had previously been sentenced to six months in prison and a fine in 2021 for ‘insulting the Supreme Leader’ and ‘propaganda against the regime.’

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Journalist Vahid Ashtari Starts Serving 14-Month Sentence

On Thursday, June 20, Vahid Ashtari, a journalist, was arrested and transferred to prison to serve his fourteen-month sentence, according to Mizan, the judiciary’s news agency.

Vahid Ashtari was initially sentenced to 24 months in prison, which was later reduced to 14 months by the Court of Appeals. This case was referred to another branch in the Court of Appeals of Tehran Province in November-December 2023 following the Supreme Court’s order for retrial. However, the judges of that branch rejected the retrial and confirmed the verdict issued by the Tehran Court of Appeals.

Mizan reported that this conviction is related to a case initiated after Mr. Ashtari reported the assault against him by a soldier in Babol, Mazandaran province.

This journalist has faced several other charges and convictions due to his activities as a journalist. He is also known for exposing the trip of Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf’s family, the current Speaker of the Parliament of Iran, to Turkey, leading to a scandal known as the “baby layette Gate” for Ghalibaf.

Protest Rapper Toomaj Salehi Acquitted of Disseminating False Information and Inciting Violence

Toomaj Salehi, the protest singer, has been acquitted by the Criminal Court of Isfahan of charges related to “disseminating false information” and “inciting people to violence.” His lawyer, Amir Raisian, confirmed this development, clarifying that these charges stemmed from a video Salehi published in November 2023.

Presently held in Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, Salehi faces a one-year prison sentence imposed by the Revolutionary Court for allegedly “spreading propaganda against the regime.” Alongside this verdict comes a two-year travel ban, revocation of his passport, and mandatory enrollment in behavior management and knowledge skills programs. This sentence was upheld on appeal.

Salehi’s legal saga began in late October 2022 when he was initially detained by security forces during nationwide protests. Subsequently, the Isfahan Revolutionary Court sentenced him to six years and three months in prison, among other penalties. However, he secured release on bail after the Supreme Court overturned the verdict.

Nevertheless, Salehi’s freedom was short-lived as he was re-arrested in Babol on November 30, just twelve days after being bailed out from Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. The Judiciary spokesperson cited Salehi’s post-release statement as grounds for this subsequent arrest.

It’s worth noting that Salehi has a prior conviction from January 12, 2022, where he received a six-month prison term and a fine, with the imprisonment suspended for one year.

Protest Rapper Toomaj Salehi Receives One-Year Sentence and Additional Penalties

In the latest development, Toomaj Salehi, the renowned Iranian protest rapper, has been sentenced to one year by the Revolutionary Court. Additionally, he faces a two-year travel ban, the annulment of his passport, and is required to participate in behavior management and knowledge skills programs.

Revealing the verdict publicly, Amir Raisian, Salehi’s lawyer, expressed concern over the due process, labeling it as “unusual,” “illegal,” and “peculiar.” Raisian asserted that the court session concluded without prior notice to Salehi and in the absence of his attorney.

Salehi was re-arrested in Babol on November 30, twelve days after his release on bail from Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. The Judiciary spokesperson cited Salehi’s statement after his release as the grounds for this subsequent arrest.

In late October 2022, Salehi was initially detained by security forces during nationwide protests. Subsequently, the Isfahan Revolutionary Court sentenced him to six years and three months in prison along with additional penalties. However, he was released on bail after the Supreme Court overturned the verdict.

It is worth noting that the protest singer already has a prior conviction in a separate legal case. On January 12, 2022, he was sentenced to a six-month prison term and fined, with the imprisonment suspended for one year.

Protest Singer Toomaj Salehi Faces Re-Arrest

On November 30, 2023, protest rapper Toomaj Salehi experienced a renewed arrest in Babol by security forces, taken to an undisclosed location despite his recent release on bail from Dastgerd Prison, Isfahan, on November 18.

The apprehension unfolded on a Babol street using violence by the agents, leaving the grounds for his arrest and his current location shrouded in uncertainty.

This influential protest rapper was granted bail on November 18 from Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan, after the Supreme Court overturned his verdict. According to Amir Raisian, Salehi’s lawyer, Branch 39 of the Supreme Court reviewed Salehi’s case, identified defects in the indictment, and subsequently annulled the previous verdict. Consequently, the case was returned to the Isfahan Revolutionary Court. “Salehi, benefiting from a general pardon, should have been released without the need for bail,” his lawyer asserted.

In July of this year, Salehi received a six-year and three-month sentence, along with a travel ban, a prohibition on music production, and mandatory participation in behavior management and knowledge skills courses for two years.

In late October 2022, Salehi was detained by security forces during nationwide protests. Despite official media claims of his attempt to leave the country illegally, individuals close to Salehi contested this narrative.

It is noteworthy that the protest singer has a prior conviction in a separate legal case. On January 12, 2022, he was sentenced to a six-month prison term and fined, with the imprisonment suspended for one year.

Baha’i Citizen Suzan Eid Mohammadzadegan Apprehended in Babol

On Tuesday, August 15, Baha’i citizen Suzan Eid Mohammadzadegan was arrested by security forces at her residence in Babol and taken to an undisclosed location.

A family insider disclosed to HRANA that the arresting officers failed to produce an official arrest warrant during the apprehension. The absence of any information pertaining to her current state and location has intensified concerns among her family members.

Furthermore, Niusha Badiei Sabet, another Baha’i individual who happened to be a guest at Mohammadzadegan’s residence, was also taken into custody during the incident.

As of now, the motives behind Mohammadzadegan’s detention, her current whereabouts, and the specific charges levied against her remain shrouded in uncertainty.

HRANA’s annual report has highlighted a concerning trend where, in 2022, 64.63% of reported human rights violations against religious minorities are directed toward the Baha’i community.

The Baha’i faith is not recognized as a legitimate religion by Iranian authorities, leading to systematic and longstanding violations of the rights of Baha’is in the country. This includes the denial of their fundamental right to practice their religion, which constitutes a clear breach of both Article 18 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Article 18 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The United Nations covenant holds that every person has the right to freedom of religion, freedom of converting religion, as well as freedom of expression, individually or collectively; openly or secretly.