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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.

At Least 283 Citizens Arrested in Connection With the War

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HRANA, Khuzestan, Lorestan, Maragheh

HRANA – Domestic media outlets have reported that 235 citizens in Tehran, 42 in Khuzestan, four in Maragheh, and two in Lorestan have been arrested. Activity on social media and sending images and videos to foreign media outlets were cited as the reasons for these arrests.

According to Student News Network, 235 citizens were arrested in Tehran, 93 of whom were transferred to prison. In this regard, the West Tehran Province Law Enforcement Command stated that these citizens had, through activity on social media, “created psychological insecurity in society, engaged in propaganda in favor of countries involved in the war, including the United States and Israel, incited and organized anti-government groups,” and had also “sent images and videos to Iran International.”

Meanwhile, ISNA reported the arrest of 42 citizens in Khuzestan. The report claims that these citizens had “made phone calls, taken photographs and videos of sensitive military and law enforcement centers, and sent them to foreign media outlets.”

Fars News Agency also reported that four citizens were arrested in Maragheh. The public prosecutor of Maragheh claimed that these individuals were arrested for “espionage through photographing and filming sites damaged in the U.S. and Israeli military attack on Iran and sending them to Iran International.”

According to Fars, the Lorestan Law Enforcement Force also announced the arrest of two citizens, stating that they were detained for “photographing locations struck by air attacks and certain military bases and sending them to foreign media, including Iran International.”

It should be noted that the U.S. and Israeli military attacks on Iran began on 28 February 2026. Since the beginning of these attacks, HRANA has been documenting and recording war-related events across different parts of the country on a daily basis.

For more information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirty-seventh day of the conflict, published last night.

At Least 501 Citizens Arrested in Connection with the War

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Hamadan, Kerman, Lorestan, Selseleh

HRANA – The Police Information Center announced the arrest of 466 citizens. In addition, one individual was arrested in Selseleh, 30 others in the provinces of Hamadan, Lorestan, and Kerman, and three citizens in Shahrud. A video report has also been released showing the arrest of one individual, which includes forced confessions, although the conditions under which it was recorded remain unclear.

According to Mehr News Agency, the police commander of Selseleh reported the arrest of a citizen in the county. According to Kamran Hasanvand, the individual was accused of “disturbing public opinion” and “propaganda against the state” and was transferred to prison after a judicial case was opened.

Meanwhile, according to Tasnim News Agency, the Police Information Center stated that 466 citizens had been arrested. In its statement, the institution claimed that these individuals were “disturbing public opinion, creating anxiety and insecurity in society, promoting propaganda in favor of the enemy, and disrupting national security on the Internet.”

According to Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, 30 citizens were arrested in the provinces of Hamadan, Lorestan, and Kerman. Ministry of Intelligence claimed that 24 of these individuals had sent the coordinates of military, law enforcement, and security locations, as well as the positions of security forces and military equipment in Hamadan Province, to “the enemy.” It was also alleged that four individuals in Lorestan were identified and arrested while “collecting information for enemy intelligence services.” In Kerman Province, two citizens were arrested by security forces for what was described as “attempting to move weapons.”

A video report by state media shows the arrest of a citizen who is accused of filming certain locations related to military attacks and sending them to sources outside the country. Footage of the individual’s forced confessions has been published, although the circumstances under which it was recorded remain unclear.

In another development, according to Young Journalists Club, three citizens accused of “spying on sensitive centers and communicating with foreign countries” were arrested in Shahrud. The police commander of Semnan Province claimed that “the accused confessed to the charges during initial interrogations, and their actions are under investigation within a judicial case.”

As of the time of this report, no information has been provided regarding the whereabouts of the detainees or the charges brought against them.

Since February 28, Iranian territory has been targeted by military attacks from Israel and the United States. For more information, you can refer to HRANA’s report on the 24th day following the start of these attacks, published last night.

Reza Kooshki-Nejad Arrested

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Lorestan, Reza Kooshki Nejad, رضا کوشکی نژاد

HRANA – Reza Kooshki-Nejad has been arrested.

On Sunday, September 28, 2025, his brother, Hossein Kooshki-Nejad, announced in a public post that Reza had been arrested. This citizen had previously reported on social media that a legal case had been opened against him.

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

Reza Kooshki-Nejad, a resident of Lorestan, was previously arrested and convicted for his activities. He is also among those detained during the 2022 nationwide protests.

In 2024, a total of 2,783 Iranian citizens were arrested by security and judicial authorities due to their beliefs, opinions, or political and civil activities. Over the past decade, the number of such arrests has exceeded 56,000. The highest number of arrests occurred in 2022, during the nationwide protests, when HRANA documented 23,977 detentions.

Prisoner Executed in Aligudarz Prison

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Aligudarz Prison, Hojjat Goodarzi, Lorestan

HRANA – At dawn on Tuesday, September 16, the death sentence of a prisoner previously convicted of murder was carried out in Aligudarz Prison, Lorestan Province.

HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, has confirmed the identity of the executed prisoner as Hojjat Goodarzi.

According to information obtained by HRANA, Mr. Goodarzi had been arrested on charges of murder and subsequently sentenced to death by a criminal court.

As of the time of this publication, neither prison authorities nor official judicial bodies have announced the execution.

In 2024, according to 812 reports compiled by HRANA, the Iranian regime executed 930 individuals in its prisons—marking the highest number of executions in the past 12 years. Despite the scale of these executions, prison officials and other relevant authorities publicly acknowledged only 6% of them, highlighting the regime’s lack of transparency and accountability.

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Over 80 Arrested in Lorestan for Alleged Ties to Israel

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HRANA, Israel, Lorestan

HRANA – The police commander of Lorestan Province has announced the arrest of 87 individuals accused of having ties to Israel.

According to HRANA, citing Fars News Agency, more than 80 citizens have been detained in Lorestan Province. Yahya Elahi, Lorestan’s police commander, stated that during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel, 87 people were arrested in the province. He cited reasons for the arrests as “spreading public fear, sabotage operations, ties to foreign agents, and possession of explosives.”

He did not disclose the identities or whereabouts of those detained.

In the early hours of Friday, June 13, 2025, the Israeli military launched a wave of airstrikes on Iranian territory. According to HRANA’s field reports, in addition to military targets, the strikes hit residential and civilian areas, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of non-combatants. Around the same time, several citizens were arrested by security forces on charges of espionage or for expressing opinions online.

For more information, see HRANA’s full report on the 12-day war between Iran and Israel.

Report of an Execution in Aligudarz Prison

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Aligudarz, Lorestan

At dawn on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, the execution of a prisoner previously sentenced to death on charges of murder was carried out in Aligudarz Prison, Lorestan province.

According to HRANA, the news agency of the Human Rights Activists in Iran, the executed individual has been identified as Mohammad Javad Gudarzi.

As of the time of this report, the execution has not been officially announced by prison authorities or related institutions.

In 2024, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran documented 777 cases related to the right to life, including the sentencing of 207 individuals to death and the execution of 883 individuals. Among these, 4 executions were carried out in public. Of those executed, 772 were male, 26 were female, and 5 were juvenile offenders—individuals under 18 years old at the time of their alleged crimes.

Three Inmates Execute in Khorramabad Prison

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Ayat Ali Yari, Joodaki, Khorramabad, Lorestan, Sohrab Soori

On March 6, 2023, three inmates convicted of drug-related crimes were executed in Khorramabad Prison, Lorestan Province.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, on March 6, 2023, three inmates identified by HRANA as Ayat Ali Yari, Sohrab Soori and Joodaki (first name unknown), were executed in Khorramabad Prison.

Earlier, HRANA had reported about their relocation to solitary confinement as a routine procedure for carrying out the execution.

None of the official sources and media outlets inside the country has reported these executions at the time of writing.

In 2022, the Department of Statistics and Publication of Human Rights Activists in Iran registered 457 reports related to the death penalty. This included 92 death sentences, including the conviction of 6 people to public execution and 565 execution sentences were carried out, 2 of which have been carried out in public. Based on the announced identifications of some of the executed individuals, 501 were male and 11 were female. In addition, 5 juvenile offenders were executed in 2022, meaning they were under the age of 18 at the time they committed the crime.

 

Journalist Sina Ghalandari Sentenced to 27 Months Imprisonment for Publicizing Killing of 14-Year-Old Mobina Souri

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Branch 102, FATA, Ghalandari, Gholam-Hossein (Sina) Ghalandari, Gholam-Hossein Ghalandari, honor killing, Islamic penal code, Lorestan, Mobina Souri, Sina Ghalandari

Recently, journalist Gholam-Hossein (Sina) Ghalandari was sentenced to 27 months in prison and a two year ban from journalistic work after publicizing the “honor killing” of 14-year-old Mobina Souri.

Grounded on Article 134 of the Islamic Penal Code, from this sentence, a severest punishment of 13 months and 16 days is enforceable.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, Branch 102 of the Criminal Court of Kuhdasht City sentenced Sina Ghalandari, in absentia, to 13 months and 16 days on a charge of “spreading lies”. Moreover, he was sentenced to 13 months and 16 days and a two year ban from working as a journalist on a charge of “invasion of privacy by publishing private images”.

Sina Ghalandari reported on the murder of Mobina Souri, a 14-year-old girl who was murdered by her husband after being suspected of having an affair. Mobina was a victim of a child marriage and was married to the young cleric in her village who ultimately killed her. The other suspects were released after the husband confessed.

In September, Ghalandari was arrested by the order of the District Prosecutor following complaints from Mobina’s family. He was released on September 18, 2021, after spending 11 days in detention.

“I published the news and three hours later, Rokna published incorrect news about that,” commented Ghalandari about his arrest. “Thereafter, FATA Police raided my relatives’ house while I was staying there as a guest. They treated me and my relatives badly. The prosecutor rebuked me and told me that I should not have published the news. He asked his assistant to punish me severely so that I never publish such news anymore.”

Sina Ghalandar is a resident of Kuhdasht and runs a Telegram channel named “Lorestan Telegram Radio”.

One Worker Killed and One Injured in Recent Workplace Accidents

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Azna, Azna City, Baneh, Baneh City, Bastami, Iran Ferroalloy Industries, IRIB, Kurdistan, Kurdistan Province, Lorestan, Lorestan province, Salar Bastami, Tabriz, Tabriz City

In two recent workplace accidents, one worker lost his life in Azna City in Lorestan Province and one was injured severely in Baneh City in Kurdistan Province.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists, quoting IRIB News Agency, a worker of Iran Ferroalloy Industries Company was killed after falling from a tall industrial structure. Reportedly, he died from a heavy object that fell on top of him in the accident.

In a separate work accident, according to IRNA, a gasoline leak from a car parked in a store caused a fire that severely injured one worker in an industrial town in Baneh City.

“The fire broke out in the store due to the gasoline leaked from a car in the vicinity of a heading torch” head of Municipal Fire and Safety Services of Baneh Salar Bastami stated. The injured worker has second-degree burns and is now hospitalized in Tabriz City.

Iran ranks 102nd in workplace safety out of 189 countries.