HRANA – On Wednesday, November 12 , a video circulated on social media showing two individuals in military uniforms staging a protest action at one of Tehran’s metro stations. Hours later, channels close to security agencies reported that these individuals had been arrested by law enforcement forces.
According to the HRANA News Agency, a video of the incident circulated on social media in which two individuals in military attire raise the “Lion and Sun” flag in the concourse of a Tehran metro station and, using a loudspeaker, make statements opposing the ruling establishment.
In part of the video, a bystander hesitantly asks, “Is this a hidden camera?” One of the protesters responds: “No sir, this is resistance against the criminal regime of the Supreme Leader’s rule.” Midway through the footage, a person attempts to seize the flag from the protesters but fails.
Hours later, channels close to security agencies, including Saberin News, reported that the two individuals had been arrested by law enforcement. Official authorities have so far made no comment regarding the identity or status of the detainees.
In related reports, state media claimed that “the detainees are not members of the country’s military forces” and that “their information does not match that of any Armed Forces personnel.”
At the same time, another video surfaced on social media showing an individual in military uniform calling on people to join protest marches. So far, no link has been established between this individual and the two protesters who were arrested.
As of the time of this report, no further information has been obtained regarding the identity, place of detention, or legal status of the detainees.
