HRANA – At least eight teachers, identified as Mastoureh Narimani in Ahvaz, Amir Rahimi in Azna, Sattar Zarei in Khomeini Shahr, Ali Shamaili in Songhor, Shervin Hamideh in Karaj, Farhad Rahmani in Takestan, Ali Imani Motlagh in Lorestan, and Masoud Kiani in Shabad, have been arrested in connection with the nationwide protests.
According to ILNA, members of the Teachers’ Trade Association announced that these individuals were arrested after January 8, 2026, in connection with the protests. Teachers’ union activists have called for the immediate release of the detained teachers.
As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the charges brought against the arrested individuals.
It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and market merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, 2025. After two days, the protests expanded beyond markets and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these demonstrations became one of the most widespread protests in recent years. Following the crackdown by law enforcement and security forces, thousands have been killed or injured, and tens of thousands have been arrested or summoned by security institutions. For further information, readers may refer to HRANA’s detailed report published last night on the forty-fifth day since the protests began.