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At Least 45 Citizens Arrested by The Ministry of Intelligence Across 7 Provinces

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Gilan, Hamedan, Hormozgan, Isfahan, Kerman, Kermanshah, Khuzestan

HRANA – At least 45 citizens have been arrested by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence in the provinces of Khuzestan, Gilan, Isfahan, Hormozgan, Hamedan, Kerman, and Kermanshah. Alleged links to Israeli and U.S. intelligence services, as well as media outlets based outside the country, were cited among the reasons for these arrests. A video containing the forced confession of one of these citizens has also been released, although the circumstances under which it was recorded remain unclear.

According to Tasnim News Agency, the Ministry of Intelligence of Iran claimed that 11 citizens, including the main network leader allegedly linked to Israeli intelligence services, were identified and arrested in Isfahan Province.

The statement further alleged that these citizens are accused of killing a Basij member and one Ministry of Intelligence agent in Khuzestan, as well as injuring several other Basij members. It also claimed that over the past two months, 11 other members of this “terrorist group” had been arrested, while five others were killed during an armed clash with security forces.

Separately, a video of the forced confession of one of these citizens has been published, though the conditions under which it was recorded are unknown.

The Ministry of Intelligence also announced the arrest of four citizens in Khuzestan and Kermanshah Provinces. The agency alleged that these individuals intended to carry out “sabotage” operations and were identified and arrested in the cities of Andimeshk and Qasr-e Shirin. According to the Ministry, “a number of weapons were discovered and seized from these citizens.”

In the same statement, the Ministry of Intelligence reported the arrest of 30 more citizens in four provinces, describing them as “members of a terrorist group linked to Israeli intelligence services.”

According to the agency, four citizens were arrested in Gilan Province, eight in Kerman Province, six in Hamedan Province, and 12 in Hormozgan Province. It also claimed that quantities of homemade bombs and weapons were discovered and confiscated from them.

The report did not provide further details, including the identities of these citizens or their place of detention.

It is worth noting that the U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran began on February 28, 2026, and on April 8, 2026, a two-week ceasefire between the parties was announced. Since the beginning of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording related incidents across different parts of the country on a daily basis. For further information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed reports covering the forty days of the conflict.

Six Citizens Arrested in Hormozgan and Qazvin Provinces

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Hormozgan, Qazvin

HRANA – Five citizens, including two women, were arrested in Hormozgan Province over alleged ties to a media outlet based outside the country. Separately, the police commander of Qazvin Province announced the arrest of another citizen in the city on suspicion of espionage.

According to Mehr News Agency, five citizens were arrested in Hormozgan Province. Hormozgan’s police force stated that the five individuals, three men and two women, were identified and arrested for allegedly being in contact, through Internet, with the “head of a network and hostile foreign media outlets.”

In a separate report, Modara News reported the arrest of a citizen in Qazvin. According to this report, quoting the police commander of Qazvin Province, the individual had allegedly been in contact with a “spy handler linked to hostile countries” and had facilitated the targeting of one of Qazvin’s industrial units.

Arrest of 23 Citizens on Accusations of Foreign Contacts and Anti-Government Activities

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Gilan, Hormozgan, HRANA, Lorestan, Mazandaran, Tonekabon

HRANA – Iranian domestic media have reported the arrest of 23 citizens in the provinces of Lorestan, Hormozgan, Mazandaran, and Gilan on accusations including “sending information to foreign countries and links to groups opposed to the government.”

According to IRIB, 19 citizens were arrested by forces of The Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility. In a statement, Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence announced that seven individuals accused of “communicating with pages attributed to Israel on social media and sending information about sensitive, military, and infrastructure sites” were arrested in the provinces of Lorestan and Hormozgan.

Officers of this institution also arrested eight citizens in Mazandaran Province and four individuals in Gilan Province, who were alleged to have intended to “take action against law enforcement centers and security forces.”

Separately, according to Fars, four citizens were arrested in Tonekabon. The county’s law enforcement command claimed that these individuals were “affiliated with groups opposed to the government,” and that a number of unauthorized hunting weapons were also discovered in their possession.

These reports did not provide further details, including the identities or places of detention of these citizens.

It should be noted that the military attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran began on February 28, 2026. Since the beginning of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording events related to these conflicts across various parts of the country on a daily basis. For more information, you may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the 40th day of the conflict, which was published last night.

Day 40 of U.S. and Israeli Attacks on Iran: Announcement of a Two-Week Ceasefire

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Hormozgan, HRANA, Sistan and Baluchestan, Tehran

HRANA – In the early hours of Wednesday, an agreement for a two-week ceasefire between Iran and the United States was announced. This report is being prepared under circumstances in which, although the ceasefire has been officially declared, some attacks were reported before its implementation time and in limited cases even after it took effect. Nevertheless, the sharp decline in the number of incidents, targets, and casualties is clearly assessed as being linked to the implementation of the ceasefire.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, at least 20 attacks were documented in the past 24 hours, presented across 16 separate reports in 4 provinces of the country. No reports of human casualties (killed or injured) resulting from these incidents were recorded, which indicates a significant decrease compared with previous days.

1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours

Today’s data indicates a noticeable reduction in the intensity and geographic scope of the conflict. During this period:

• Total number of attacks: 20

• Number of reports: 16

• Affected provinces: 4

The geographic distribution of the recorded attacks shows:

• Sistan and Baluchestan: 50%

• Tehran: 25%

• Hormozgan: 20%

This decline in both the geographic spread and overall volume of attacks is assessed as consistent with the ceasefire conditions.

Map of Attacks Day 40

2. List of Objects Reported Hit

In the past 24 hours, at least 2 specific targets were struck or damaged:

• Multiple explosions at the refinery (Lavan Island)

• Air base (Konarak)

In total, 2 infrastructure targets were recorded during this period.

3. Casualties

No reports of military or civilian casualties were received during this period.

On this day, 4 burials were recorded, all of which were related to casualties from previous days.

Note on Official Statements:

Alongside the field data, some cumulative statistics from official sources were also published:

The Director General of the Martyrs and Veterans Affairs Foundation in Mazandaran reported 61 deaths from this province since the start of the conflict.

The Ministry of Education announced that the number of students and teachers killed has reached 312, with 207 injured.

The Ministry of Health also released broad figures on the state of the healthcare system, including:

• 518 current hospitalizations

• More than 30,000 treated and discharged cases

• 26 deaths among medical staff

• Damage to dozens of medical centers and emergency facilities

• Hundreds of children and women among the dead and injured

Due to their cumulative nature, these figures are not included in calculations based on daily incidents and are presented solely as a record of official statements.

Summary and Notice

The Day 40 report is being published under conditions in which the implementation of the two-week ceasefire has directly led to a sharp decline in field indicators, including the number of attacks, targets, and casualties.

Given the change in the situation on the ground and the uncertainty surrounding whether the ceasefire will hold or collapse, HRANA News Agency announces that the process of publishing daily reports will be suspended from this point forward. This suspension will continue until the final status of the ceasefire becomes clear.

Should hostilities resume or a meaningful change occur in field conditions, the publication of daily reports will begin again.

A Note on HRANA Methodology

The information in this report has been compiled based on HRANA’s same previously established methodological framework and includes a combination of field, local, medical, media, and public data sources. Given the fluid nature of the situation, the data may be subject to revision as new information becomes available.

 

Day 35 of U.S. and Israeli Attacks on Iran: Fire Breaks Out on Vessels in Bandar-e Charak

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Hormozgan, HRANA, U.S. and Israeli Attacks

HRANA– In the last 24 hours, and as of April 3, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 206 attacks across 107 incidents in 13 provinces, resulting in at least one fatality. The large-scale attacks on the Bandar-e Charak pier, where dozens of passenger and cargo vessels were docked, left extensive damage. At the same time, the attack on different sections of Shahid Beheshti University drew significant public attention.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of April 3, 2026 (Tehran time), at least one civilian was killed.

Aggregated data since the beginning of the conflict on February 28, 2026, based on incidents recorded in the incident tab and using minimum values for figures marked “more than”:

• Civilian fatalities: 1,607 people (including at least 244 children)

• Military fatalities: 1,213 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 711 people

Note on Official Statements: Alongside HRANA’s independent reporting, several official aggregated statistics were also recorded today from state media, including:

The Ministry of Health, Treatment, and Medical Education announced the latest details on the number of fatalities, injuries, and the extent of damage to the country’s healthcare infrastructure up to the thirty-fifth day of the war. According to the report:


“The provinces of Tehran and Hormozgan account for the highest number of deaths. Among the injured, 4,610 were women, 1,881 were children under the age of 18, and 68 were children under the age of 2. In the treatment sector, 31,076 individuals have been treated and discharged, while 476 patients remain hospitalized and are currently undergoing treatment and discharge procedures. So far, 1,153 surgeries have been performed on the injured. The national health team, consisting of medical and emergency personnel, has also sustained 116 injuries, and 24 healthcare defenders on the front lines of the crisis response have been killed. In addition, 251 women, 216 children under 18, and 17 children under 5 have been killed. On the other hand, damage to healthcare infrastructure has also been reported. According to these figures, 54 emergency bases, 45 treatment center units, and 216 health centers have been damaged. In addition, 7 hospitals have been evacuated, and 41 ambulances have also been damaged.”

Pirhossein Kolivand, head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, told the media:
“Since the beginning of the current war until today, 3 relief workers of the Iranian Red Crescent Society have been killed during rescue and relief operations, and 14 others have been injured.”

He added that up to today, 20,399 commercial units, hundreds of critical centers, and thousands of homes that are no longer places of peace, along with 290 medical and healthcare centers, 600 schools, and 17 Red Crescent centers, have been destroyed as a result of enemy attacks.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, wrote in a post on X that since March 1, this organization has confirmed more than 20 attacks on Iran’s healthcare system, resulting in the deaths of at least 9 people.

Since these figures are presented in aggregate form and cannot be precisely matched to specific incidents, they have not been included in the event-based calculations used in HRANA’s independent reporting section of this review. They are mentioned here solely as a record of official statements.

1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours

In the last 24 hours, incidents were reported across multiple provinces, reflecting a geographically dispersed pattern of hostilities. In a large portion of the incidents, the method/type of attack has not yet been confirmed and has been recorded as “undetermined.” In cases where the attack type was identifiable, airstrikes and drone attacks were reported.

Preliminary analysis shows that Tehran Province ranks first among the provinces targeted in the attacks, accounting for 35% of the total. Khuzestan Province comes second with 14%, followed by Alborz Province in third place with 10%. The list is then followed, respectively, by Bushehr Province, Isfahan Province, and East Azerbaijan Province.

Map of Attacks

2. List of Objects Reported Hit

In the past 24 hours, the recorded attacks have damaged 31 distinct objects or facilities. These include a range of different types of targets. In some cases, damage caused by nearby strikes or secondary consequences of the attacks has also been reported.

Examples of targets recorded over the past 24 hours:

• Law Enforcement Command (Qom)

• Missile sites (Borazjan)

For a number of the listed targets, the exact nature of the target (civilian/military/dual-use) is still under review, and classifications may be revised as additional information becomes available.

Facilities Protected Under International Humanitarian Law:

Under international humanitarian law, medical facilities, educational institutions, humanitarian facilities, religious sites, and emergency service centers are among the many objects that maintain special protected status and are afforded special protection. In the past 24 hours, HRANA has preliminarily recorded the following cases:

• Tofiq Daru Pharmaceutical Company (Tehran)

• Eynali Recreational Area (Tabriz)

• Twelve civilian vessels and landing craft (Bandar-e Charak)

• Relief supply warehouse (Shiraz)

• Shahid Beheshti University (Tehran)

• Qareh Tapeh road tunnel (Mianeh)

• Bandar-e Charak pier (Bandar-e Charak)

• Poultry farm unit (Behbahan)

3. Civilian Casualties

In the past 24 hours, at least 1 civilian citizen has been killed. All classifications are preliminary and may be updated if new information becomes available.

4. Military Casualties

During the reporting period, one military force member was killed. Military casualties are generally reported in the context of attacks on Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases. Where possible, organizational affiliation and operational context are being assessed; however, not all details have yet been independently verified.

In some incidents, individuals have been killed in the vicinity of military targets; however, their official status has not yet been definitively determined. These cases remain under review, and if reliable information indicating a different status becomes available, the classification may be revised accordingly.

It is believed that military casualties are significantly higher than the figures reported in these reports. However, due to the sensitive nature of military information and the limited access of human rights groups and media to locations where military forces are present, this section largely reflects reports of senior officers or military personnel who were present in urban areas.

5. Confirmed but Unspecified Casualties

Burials: Today, 2 burial cases resulting from attacks in previous days were recorded.

A Note on HRANA Methodology

Note that, in line with HRANA policy, this report reflects only incidents that occurred within the territorial borders of Iran.

The information contained in this report is compiled through HRANA’s established documentation network. Data is collected from a combination of field reports, local contacts, medical and emergency sources, civil society networks, and open source materials, including publicly available images, videos, and official statements where relevant. Each reported incident is logged and assessed through an internal review process before publication.

Given the evolving nature of hostilities, information is gathered on a rolling basis and reflects the status of documentation at the time of publication.

The figures presented in this report may not reflect the full scope of harm. Ongoing hostilities, damage to infrastructure, communication disruptions, restricted access to affected areas, and security risks for sources may limit the ability to document incidents comprehensively.

Delays in medical reporting, difficulties in confirming identities, and restricted access to certain provinces may result in temporary undercounting. As access improves or additional evidence emerges, casualty figures and incident classifications may be revised accordingly.

HRANA remains committed to transparency, methodological rigor, and the continual updating of its findings as new verified information becomes available.

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Day 21 of the U.S.-Israeli War on Iran: New Year begins with 640 strikes

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Alborz, Civilian Casualties, Hormozgan, HRANA, irgc, Khuzestan, Military Casualties, Semnan, U.S.-Israeli War

HRANA– In the last 24 hours, and as of March 20, 2026, at 17:00 ET, HRANA has recorded at least 640 attacks across 130 incidents in 17 provinces, resulting in a total of at least 68 casualties (killed and injured, both civilian and military). These numerous attacks took place simultaneously with the arrival of the New Year in Iran. Reports received indicate that many citizens viewed the Nowruz holidays as an opportunity to leave major cities, and heavy traffic formed on routes out of cities, particularly along routes toward the northern provinces of Gilan and Mazandaran.

According to information recorded and verified by HRANA, from the first minutes of the day until the end of March 20, 2026 (Tehran time), at least 4 civilians were killed and 8 civilians injured.

Aggregated data since the beginning of the conflict on February 28, 2026, based on incidents recorded in the incident tab and using minimum values for figures marked “more than”:

• Civilian fatalities: 1,398 people (including at least 210 children)

• Military fatalities: 1165 people

• Unclassified fatalities (civilian/military): 657 people

Note on official statements: Alongside HRANA News Agency’s independent reports, several aggregated official statistics were also recorded today by state-affiliated media, including:

The Deputy Security Governor of Lorestan stated: “Of the total recorded fatalities from the American–Zionist attacks in the province, 80 were military personnel and 64 were civilian citizens. During this period, 2,427 people were injured in Lorestan, of whom 266 were military personnel and 2,161 were civilians.”

The Ministry of Health announced: “At present, 1,016 individuals injured in the American–Zionist attacks are hospitalized in medical centers. From the beginning of the war until today, 208,073 people have been treated and discharged.”

1. Overview of Incidents in the Last 24 Hours

In the last 24 hours, incidents were reported across multiple provinces, reflecting a geographically dispersed pattern of hostilities.  In a large portion of the incidents, the method/type of attack has not yet been confirmed and has been recorded as “undetermined.” In cases where the attack type was identifiable, airstrikes and drone attacks were reported.

Preliminary analysis indicates that Tehran Province, having borne 36% of all recorded attacks, ranks first among the provinces targeted. Semnan Province, with 17%, and Isfahan Province, with 14%, follow in the next positions. Continuing down the list are Hormozgan, Alborz, and Khuzestan provinces, respectively.

Distribution of attacks-Day 21

2. List of Objects Reported Hit

In the past 24 hours, the recorded attacks have damaged 21 distinct objects or facilities. These include a range of different types of targets. In some cases, damage caused by nearby strikes or secondary consequences of the attacks has also been reported.

Examples of targets recorded over the past 24 hours:

• Al Mohammad Corps Headquarters (Semnan)

• 92nd Armored Division (Ahvaz)

• Army Air Base (Bandar Abbas)

• Al-Mahdi Corps Garrison (Urmia)

• Basij Resistance Base (Semnan)

For a number of the listed targets, the exact nature of the target (civilian/military/dual-use) is still under review, and classifications may be revised as additional information becomes available.

Facilities Protected Under International Humanitarian Law:

Under international humanitarian law, medical facilities, educational institutions, humanitarian facilities, religious sites, and emergency service centers are among the many objects that maintain special protected status and are afforded special protection. In the past 24 hours, HRANA has preliminarily recorded the following cases:

• Three residential and commercial buildings (Tehran)

• Falak-ol-Aflak Historic Site (Khorramabad)

• Accommodation complex of the Sepah Kolahdooz Complex (Shahmirzad)

• A residential building (Karaj)

• An administrative building on Palestine Street (Tehran)

3. Civilian Casualties

In the past 24 hours, at least 4 civilians have been killed and 8 civilians, including one child, have been injured. All classifications are preliminary and may be updated as new information becomes available.

4. Military Casualties

During the reporting period, 12 military personnel were killed. Military casualties are generally reported in the context of attacks on Army and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) bases. Where possible, organizational affiliation and operational context are being assessed; however, not all details have yet been independently verified.

In some incidents, individuals have been killed in the vicinity of military targets; however, their official status has not yet been definitively determined. These cases remain under review, and if reliable information indicating a different status becomes available, the classification may be revised accordingly.

It is believed that military casualties are significantly higher than the figures reported in these reports. However, due to the sensitive nature of military information and the limited access of human rights groups and media to locations where military forces are present, this section largely reflects reports of senior officers or military personnel who were present in urban areas.

5. Confirmed but Unspecified Casualties

Of the reported casualties in the past 24 hours, 18 deaths and 26 injuries remain classified as unverified, meaning that HRANA has not yet been able to determine with sufficient certainty whether these individuals were civilians or military personnel.

Burials: Today, 21 burials resulting from attacks in previous days have been recorded.

A Note on HRANA Methodology

Note that, in line with HRANA policy, this report reflects only incidents that occurred within the territorial borders of Iran.

The information contained in this report is compiled through HRANA’s established documentation network. Data is collected from a combination of field reports, local contacts, medical and emergency sources, civil society networks, and open source materials, including publicly available images, videos, and official statements where relevant. Each reported incident is logged and assessed through an internal review process before publication.

Given the evolving nature of hostilities, information is gathered on a rolling basis and reflects the status of documentation at the time of publication.

The figures presented in this report may not reflect the full scope of harm. Ongoing hostilities, damage to infrastructure, communication disruptions, restricted access to affected areas, and security risks for sources may limit the ability to document incidents comprehensively.

Delays in medical reporting, difficulties in confirming identities, and restricted access to certain provinces may result in temporary undercounting. As access improves or additional evidence emerges, casualty figures and incident classifications may be revised accordingly.

HRANA remains committed to transparency, methodological rigor, and the continual updating of its findings as new verified information becomes available.

At Least 71 Citizens Arrested in Various Cities

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Hormozgan, Jam, Razavi Khorasan, Shahrud, Yazd

HRANA – Amid ongoing military clashes and an increasingly securitized climate across the country, domestic media have reported the arrest of 71 citizens in various parts of Iran, including Shahrud, Yazd, Jam, and the provinces of Hormozgan and Razavi Khorasan. Authorities have accused them of “espionage” and providing information to foreign media outlets.

At the same time, a video purportedly showing the forced confession of one of the detainees has been circulated, though the circumstances under which it was recorded remain unclear. Separately, the police commander of Yazd Province announced that 59 websites and individuals involved in selling VPN services have been identified.

According to Hamshahri Newspaper, two citizens were arrested in Shahrud. The police commander of Semnan Province claimed in this regard that these individuals had been collecting information as part of targeted activities and providing it to foreign networks and media outlets. During their arrest, several prohibited items as well as communication and technical equipment were reportedly discovered and confiscated.

Meanwhile, the Tasnim news agency reported the arrest of another citizen in connection with the same allegations in Yazd. At the same time, a video of this citizen’s forced confession was released, though the conditions under which it was recorded remain unknown.

Another report by Tasnim states that 55 citizens in Hormozgan Province were arrested in connection with what authorities described as “cooperation with foreign countries.”

The Fars news agency also reported the arrest of 10 individuals in Razavi Khorasan Province, claiming that four of them had been gathering information and the locations of sensitive sites and economic infrastructure for espionage purposes. It also alleged that a three-person cell among those arrested had been planning field operations “under the guidance of a liaison from a monarchist group and with organized financial and media support.”

Additionally, three citizens in Jam County were arrested for what authorities described as “sending images of bombing sites to foreign media outlets.”

Furthermore, according to Mehr, the police commander of Yazd Province announced that “59 websites and individuals selling VPN services have been identified.” The report did not provide information regarding judicial or security actions taken against them.

These reports did not disclose the identities of those arrested or the locations where they are being held.

Since February 28, Iranian territory has been targeted by military attacks by Israel and the United States. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s report on the seventeenth day after the start of these attacks, which was published last night.

Iranian Authorities Report Dozens of Students Killed in Missile Strike on Minab

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Children, News
Hormozgan, Minab

HRANA – The Political, Security, and Social Deputy Governor of Hormozgan Province announced that following missile attacks by the Israeli army on Iranian territory, a girls’ elementary school named “Shajareh Tayyebeh” was targeted.

According to HRANA, citing IRIB, the “Shajareh Tayyebeh” elementary school in Minab County was struck by a missile attack.

In this regard, the Political, Security, and Social Deputy Governor of Hormozgan Province stated: “In today’s attacks by the Israeli army on Minab County, a girls’ elementary school was directly targeted, and so far five students have lost their lives.”

However, later the spokesperson for the Ministry of Education announced that the death toll had risen to 53, with 63 others injured.

Ahmad Nafisi added: “During the morning shift at this school, which was directly targeted, 170 students were present. Debris removal and rescue operations for the students of this school are currently underway.”

Nationwide Protests: At Least 1,098 Citizens Arrested

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Borujen, Borujerd, Dezful, Faraja, Hormozgan, mass arrest, Nur, Yazd

HRANA – During the nationwide protests, at least 706 citizens were arrested in the cities of Dezful, Yazd, Borujen, Borujerd, and Nur. In addition, the Public Security Police of FARAJA reported the arrest of 327 protesters nationwide since December 28. The General Directorate of Intelligence of Hormozgan Province also announced the arrest of 65 citizens in connection with the protests in the province.

According to IRNA, the Lorestan Police Information Center claimed that an individual accused of killing a Basij member named Seyed Mohammad Javad Monavvar and injuring his son, Seyed Mohammad Naeim Monavvar, in the city of Borujerd, had been identified and arrested. It was alleged that the accused confessed to the killing during interrogations.

In another report, IRNA announced the arrest of 13 protesting citizens in Nur County, claiming that a large number of bladed weapons were confiscated from them and that they were accused of damaging public property.

IRNA also reported the arrest of 452 protesting citizens in Dezful County. According to this report, 19 individuals were arrested under the charge of being “main leaders of the protests,” and 21 others for being “responsible for spreading protest calls.”

The Dezful police commander claimed that firearms, bladed weapons, and incendiary materials were discovered and confiscated from the accused.

Meanwhile, the state broadcaster reported that the Public Security Police of FARAJA had arrested 327 protesting citizens nationwide since December 22, 2025. The media outlet claimed that these individuals were members of 57 organized networks and were accused of damaging public property. Allegations of discovering weapons and incendiary materials were also raised in connection with these arrests.

Additionally, the broadcaster reported the arrest of 27 citizens in Yazd on charges described as “filming and sending content to hostile media outlets.”

Ahmad Negahban, the commander of Yazd Province’s law enforcement forces, claimed that these individuals had filmed and photographed damage to public property and sent the images to Persian-language media outlets based outside the country.

In another report, the state broadcaster announced the arrest of 213 protesting citizens in Borujen, stating that 30 of them were detained under the charge of being “main leaders of the protests.”

The General Directorate of Intelligence of Hormozgan Province also announced, in a statement, the arrest of 65 citizens in connection with the protests. These individuals were accused of “setting fire to mosques, public and service facilities, buses, and attacking military and law enforcement centers in the province.”

These reports do not mention the identities of the detained citizens or their places of detention.

It should be noted that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025, and after two days spread beyond bazaars and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests have become one of the most widespread demonstrations in recent years. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report published last night on the thirty-second day since the start of the protests.

Following Acquittal on Espionage Charges, Lennart Monterlos Released

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Bandar-Abbas, Cécile Kohler, Hormozgan, Jacques Paris, Lennart Christian Jean-Pierre Monterlos, Lennart Monterlos

HRANA – Lennart Monterlos (Lennart Christian Jean-Pierre Monterlos), a German national who also holds French citizenship, has been released following his acquittal by the Bandar Abbas Revolutionary Court. He had been arrested on charges of “espionage” during the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced the news today, stating: “Our compatriot, Lennart Monterlos, has finally been freed. He had been detained in Iran since June 16. The people of France share in the relief and happiness of him and his family. I thank everyone who worked for his release.”

President Macron also referred to the continued detention of Cécile Kohler and her husband Jacques Paris, two members of the French teachers’ and education union, calling their detention in Iran arbitrary and urging their immediate release.

ISNA News Agency, citing sources close to Monterlos’s case, reported that he is expected to return to France on Thursday.

On Monday, October 6, Mojtaba Ghahremani, the head of the Hormozgan Provincial Judiciary, announced that the Bandar Abbas Revolutionary Court had acquitted this German-French citizen of espionage charges.

Ghahremani stated: “Despite an indictment issued by the prosecutor’s office, the Revolutionary Court – based on legal principles and in light of doubts regarding the alleged offense -issued a verdict of acquittal. However, under the law, the prosecutor has the right to appeal the ruling.”

During that conflict, a German-language news outlet covering France and global affairs reported that Monterlus, an 18-year-old French national, had traveled to Iran by bicycle and had gone missing on June 16. Shortly thereafter, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed in an interview with a French publication that this citizen had been arrested in Iran.