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Based on received information, a new wave of arrests has been reported in recent days across various cities in Iran, with the number of detainees reaching at least 857. Among them, the identities of three young citizens, Ashkan Kamali, Rasoul Nikzad, and Omid Tajikkhah, have been confirmed. They were arrested for sending images to foreign media and transferred to Khorin Prison in Varamin. At the same time, the Commander-in-Chief of the country’s Law Enforcement has announced

Based on received information, five protest detainees in the case related to the fire at a Basij base on Damavand Street in Tehran have been transferred from the general ward of Qezel Hesar Prison to an undisclosed location, raising serious concerns about the imminent execution of their death sentences. According to information from their families, Mohammadamin Biglari, Shahin Vahedparast Kalvar, Abolfazl Salehi Siavashani, Amirhossein Hatami, and Ali Fahim are among those wh

Based on received information, amid an intensified security climate, judicial authorities of the Islamic Republic have reported the arrest of a number of citizens inside the country and the seizure of assets belonging to at least 37 Iranian citizens living abroad. In this context, Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, head of the judiciary, announced the confiscation of assets belonging to 20 citizens abroad and the issuance of indictments seeking the harshest punishments for some deta

Based on received information, domestic media have reported the arrest of at least 45 citizens across various provinces, including 35 in Lorestan, 6 in East Azerbaijan, 3 in Yazd, and 1 in Hamedan. In the published reports, the reasons for these arrests have been cited as “cooperation with foreign media,” “creating psychological insecurity,” and “links with groups opposed to the regime.” At the same time, a video of a forced confession by one of the detainees has been release

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Based on received reports, the Tehran Intelligence Organization of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced the arrest of 103 citizens since the beginning of the war. At the same time, it has been reported that 10 more citizens have been arrested in Kashan. Published reports claim that those arrested in Tehran are facing security-related charges, while those in Kashan were detained for chanting slogans in support of parties involved in the war against Iran. It is a

Ongoing internet blackout in Iran enters its 28th day According to reported information, NetBlocks has stated in its latest update that the internet blackout in Iran has entered its 28th day, with Iranian citizens still deprived of open access to international networks after 648 hours. The report says that Iranians have now spent more than half of 2026 under conditions of either complete shutdown or severe restrictions on international internet access.

Based on received reports, Saghar Ghodrat, 25, and Ghazal Ghodrat, 29, two sisters working as laboratory technicians, were arrested on January 9th, 2026, on Hafte-tir Street in Shiraz by security forces. Reports indicate that the two sisters are currently being held in Adelabad Prison, with accounts suggesting they are in poor physical and psychological condition. While arrests of this nature are often carried out without presenting a judicial warrant, formally stating charge

The Greater Tehran Revolutionary Guard Corps (Sarallah Headquarters) has reportedly issued a call titled “Homeland Defenders Warriors for Iran,” aimed at organizing public participation in support of military forces in wartime conditions. According to published information, the plan covers areas including operational, security, logistical support, service provision, and medical assistance. However, what has raised the most concern is the minimum registration age of 12 years f

According to reports, on Thursday, March 19th. Afsaneh Roozbehani, the mother, and Behnoosh Darvishi, the sister of the late Behnam Darvishi, were arrested by security forces while visiting his grave in Nahavand. Reports say they, along with nine others, were detained at the gravesite and transferred to Nushijan Prison in Malayer. There is still no clear information about their health or the conditions of detention. These arrests come as grieving families in Iran continue to

According to reports, Iran’s police say at least 68 citizens have been arrested over sharing images of missile strike locations. The report claims they were detained for filming targeted areas and sending the footage to foreign media, with items such as knives, stun grenades, and electronic equipment allegedly found in their possession. No details have been released about their identities, where or when they were arrested, or their current conditions.

Based on received information, Navid Soltanpour, 43, originally from Kashmar and a resident of Mashhad, was among the protesters of Iran’s national uprising. After a period of living in hiding, he disappeared on March 15th, 2026, and hours later his lifeless body was shown to his family. Reports indicate that he had previously been arrested during the 2009 protests and was subjected to pressure and torture. During the protests of January, he was again present in the streets,

Based on received information, Esmaeil Shokri, the father of Sepehr Shokri, was arrested on Saturday, March 21st, 2026, while visiting his son’s grave at Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in Tehran. Reports indicate that the arrest was carried out by plainclothes agents, who threatened this grieving father with a firearm. Human rights sources have also reported that on March 19th, 2026, agents went to Sepehr Shokri’s grave, where they assaulted those present, including his mother, and

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Based on received reports, Reza Dalman, a 24-year-old student at Sharif University of Technology, was arrested on the night of Nowruz 2026. Reports say the charge against him is hanging a mouse doll from a tree, and it is claimed that the student Basij militia reported his name to security authorities. While, under principles of criminal law, no act is considered a crime unless it is explicitly defined as such by law, reports emphasize that this action is not recognized as an

Based on received reports, 25-year-old Maziyar Arianfar went missing on Friday, January 9th, 2026, in the Cheragh Bargh area of Tehran during Iran’s national uprising. Reports say he was last seen injured, and more than 40 days later, his name has not appeared on any lists of detainees or in any medical centers. The continued lack of information about his whereabouts has raised growing concerns about his fate.

Continued internet shutdown in Iran; entering the twentieth day In its latest update, NetBlocks reported that the internet shutdown in Iran has entered its twentieth day, with public access to the global internet cut off for more than 456 hours. According to the organization, this now marks the longest recorded internet blackout in Iran’s history, surpassing even the restrictions imposed during the January national uprising.

Mizan News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Republic’s judiciary, reported today, Thursday, March 19, that Saleh Mohammadi has been executed. The outlet claims he was involved in the killing of two police officers on January 8th. Saleh Mohammadi, born on March 11th, 2007, was a freestyle wrestler and a member of Iran’s national team. In August 2024, he won a bronze medal at the Saitiev International Tournament in Krasnoyarsk, Russia.

Mehdi Ghasemi and Saeed Davoudi, two individuals detained during the January national uprising, have been executed by the Islamic Republic. They had been sentenced to death on charges of “participation in the killing of two police officers” during the uprising on January 8 in Qom, as well as “operational actions in favor of Israel and the United States.” According to the shared report, the two allegedly carried out knife attacks at two locations in the city of Qom and were co

Based on received reports, in recent days Amir Kiani, a cyber activist in Tehran, and Davood Ganji, a programmer and gamer in Neyshabur, have been arrested by government forces. Reports indicate that on Sunday, March 15th, 2026, agents raided Amir Kiani’s home in Tehran, arrested him, and transferred him to an undisclosed location. There is still no information about his condition or which authority is holding him. Davood Ganji, who is active in programming and video games, w