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According to Mizan News Agency, affiliated with the Islamic Republic’s judiciary, a citizen named Kourosh Keyvani was executed on the morning of Wednesday, March 18th. It was reported that his death sentence had been issued on charges of “spying for Israel.” The report claims he had been providing images and information about sensitive locations to Mossad officers. It also states that the sentence was carried out after completing judicial procedures and being upheld by the Su

Publication of new names of victims of the crackdown on the Iranian national uprising Based on received information, more than two months after the bloody suppression of the January 8th and 9th protests during the Iranian national uprising, new names and accounts of those killed during those days continue to emerge. Reports indicate that repeated internet shutdowns, threats against families by security institutions, and pressure to remain silent have delayed the publication o

Hossein Afrasiab, a protest rapper, was arrested by plainclothes agents at the entrance of Shahin Shahr in Isfahan Province. According to published reports, he was beaten during the arrest and was then transferred to the detention facility of the IRGC Intelligence Organization in Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. As of the time of this report, no further information has been released about his condition or possible charges against him.

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One of the Islamic Republic’s media outlets has published a video showing the arrest of several citizens in Tehran, in which at least 11 detainees can be seen. According to the report, these individuals were arrested by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence and were described as people connected to groups opposed to the regime. At the same time, the video also broadcasts the forced confessions of at least five of the detainees; however, the conditions and circumstances under

The prosecutor of Urmia announced the arrest of 20 citizens in West Azerbaijan Province, claiming that they had been in contact with the government of Israel. According to him, the detainees are accused of sending information such as the locations of military, law enforcement, and security facilities. At the same time, the Public Security Police of Faraja announced that two other citizens had been arrested on charges of espionage. The report claimed that these individuals had

Continued widespread internet outage in Iran; entering the sixteenth day In its latest update, NetBlocks reported that data shows the widespread internet outage in Iran has entered its sixteenth day. After more than 360 hours, connectivity levels remain at only about one percent of normal. The organization, which monitors internet conditions worldwide, stated that while real voices have been silenced and citizens have been deprived of access to critical updates, a steady flow

A new wave of arrests in Iran; at least 92 citizens detained on accusations of contact with media and “security activities.” Reports indicate a new wave of arrests of citizens across different parts of Iran. According to statements by security and judicial officials, at least 92 citizens have been detained on accusations such as sending materials to foreign-based media outlets, cooperating with Persian-language networks abroad, and involvement in security-related activities.

Based on received information, Mohammad Jamshidi Ghahfarokhi, a citizen of Farokhshahr origin and a resident of Baharestan in Isfahan, was arrested on Saturday, February 14, along with several of his friends in Baharestan by intelligence forces from Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province. According to published reports, his friends were released on bail after the arrest, but Mohammad Jamshidi Ghahfarokhi has been charged with “Waging war against God” (moharebeh). It is reported t

In recent days, a program on Iranian state television, including Channel 3, featured a host and a political commentator making threatening remarks toward opponents of the Islamic Republic. During the broadcast, the host used harsh language, saying, “We’ll make your mothers sit in mourning for you.” The guest commentator also said that confiscating the assets of people abroad who act against the Islamic Republic would be “the first step” in dealing with them. He added that sec

At least six citizens in Kerman Province have been arrested by forces from the Intelligence Department. In a report, IRIB News claimed the individuals were “looking for an opportunity to take to the streets and create unrest.” Meanwhile, another citizen has been arrested in the city of Shahr Babak, also in Kerman Province. The report alleges that the detainee was planning an armed action, and that a firearm, said to have been used during the protests, was confiscated from him

Based on reports received, 15-year-old Ahmadreza Feyzi and 19-year-old Amirhossein Feyzi were shot and killed by police forces on the evening of February 28th, 2026, in Fardis, Karaj. Reports say the two brothers were in a car with their father on Sepah Street in Fardis. It is said that after the passengers honked their horn in reaction to the news of Ali Khamenei’s death, officers stopped their car and then opened fire. Sources close to the family say the shooting continued

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.”

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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