According to received reports, Shahin Vahedparast Kalor, a 30-year-old married man, was arrested in Tehran on January 8. Available information indicates he was detained at the Shahid Namjou 185 Basij base in the Nezamabad district of Tehran. His court hearing was held on February 7, in a branch presided over by Judge Salavati. He was ultimately sentenced to death, facing charges of “enmity against God” and “corruption on earth.”

EXCLUSIVE IRAN WEEKLY NEWS March 8, 2026

According to reports, Mahdi Babakan, a resident of Jahrom in Fars Province, was arrested by security forces outside his home on January 24. Sources say he had previously been present at protests on January 8. During the arrest, his young daughter witnessed her father being taken away. His wife and daughter were also briefly detained but were later released. Mahdi Babakan, however, remains in custody. Family members say the incident left them deeply shaken, with the emotional

Widespread internet blackout continues in Iran, with access still at roughly 1% of normal levels. According to published reports, more than 192 hours after the shutdown began, citizens across the country remain largely cut off from the internet. The blackout was imposed on Saturday, March 8, as U.S. and Israeli military strikes against the Islamic Republic began, and severe restrictions on internet access have continued nationwide ever since. Reports indicate the nationwide d

Based on received information, Borna Naeimi, a 29-year-old Baha’i citizen and resident of Kerman, was arrested around 4:30 p.m. on March 1st at his workplace by armed plainclothes agents. Reports indicate that he was subjected to severe beatings at the time of arrest and was then transferred to an undisclosed location. As of this report, no official information has been released regarding his place of detention, the authority responsible for his arrest, or his legal status. H

In the early hours of Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, between midnight and 1 a.m., a group of security agents suddenly entered Amir Nekooi’s home, arrested him, and transferred him to an unknown location. According to reports, a large number of officers with covered faces were present. They conducted a thorough search of the house and confiscated all personal belongings, including phones, laptops, and documents. Witnesses say the agents’ entry and behavior created an atmosphere

Based on received information, Hadi Gharahsouran, a well-known swimming coach and an influential sports figure in the city of Tabriz, was arrested on January 13th, 2026, after security agents raided the sports club where he worked. According to people close to him, the agents entered the club without providing a clear explanation and took him away. Since his arrest, Hadi Gharahsouran’s family has been living in severe distress and, due to pressure and repeated promises of his

Based on received information, Mohammad Yahyaei, a 19-year-old resident of Ghasemabad in Mashhad, was arrested at his family home around 9 a.m. on February 7th, 2026, by IRGC Intelligence agents and was subsequently transferred to Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad. According to the information received, Mohammad Yahyaei suffers from epilepsy and requires continuous medical care. However, since his arrest, he has only had one brief phone call with his family, during which he said th