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Several Citizens Arrested by Intelligence Ministry Forces in Ardabil

HRANA – In recent days, several citizens were arrested by Ministry of Intelligence over what has been described as “cooperation with foreign-based media outlets.” At the same time, a video containing the forced confessions of three of these individuals has been published, although the circumstances under which the footage was recorded remain unclear. According to […]
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My definition of a free society is a society where it is safe to be unpopular.Adlai Stevenson (1900–1965) American diplomat, statesman
Speech (1952-10-07), “Safeguards Against Communism,” Masonic Temple, Detroit, Michigan
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Zarandieh: Five Citizens Arrested on Accusation of Sending Information to Opposition Media Network

HRANA – The police commander of Zarandieh County announced the arrest of five citizens on charges described as “sending information and cooperating with a hostile media network.” According to IRNA, five citizens were arrested in Zarandieh County, Markazi province. Saeed Mohammadizad, the police commander of Zarandieh County, claimed that these individuals had been sending images […]
Report on the Arrest and Broadcast of Forced Confessions of a Woman in Zanjan

HRANA – A woman in Zanjan has been arrested on charges including insulting religious sanctities, communicating with foreign-based media outlets, and allegedly sending military images and information to those outlets. Simultaneously, a video purportedly showing the woman’s forced confessions has been released, although the circumstances under which the footage was recorded remain unclear. According to […]
No Information on the Fate of Payam Afkhami After More Than 50 Days in Detention

HRANA – More than 50 days after his arrest, Payam Afkhami, a Tehran resident, remains in a state of uncertainty. The continued lack of information regarding Mr. Afkhami’s fate has intensified concerns among his family members. According to HRANA, the uncertain status of detained Tehran resident Payam Afkhami has now entered its 52nd day. A […]
Several Citizens Arrested and Forced Confessions Broadcast in Tehran

HRANA – Several citizens in Tehran have been arrested by the Tehran Province Security Police over what authorities described as “communication with hostile foreign-based media outlets.” A video containing the forced confessions of at least three of these individuals has also been published, although the circumstances under which the recordings were obtained remain unclear. According […]
January Protests: Rasoul Salehi Sentenced to Nine Years and Three Months in Prison

HRANA – Rasoul Salehi, one of the individuals arrested in connection with the January 2026 protests, has been sentenced to 9 years and 3 months in prison by the Revolutionary Court. Based on the verdict issued by the Revolutionary Court, he was sentenced to five years in prison on the charge of “providing the means […]
Attorney Elham Zeraatpisheh Arrested in Shiraz
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HRANA – Elham Zeraatpisheh, a lawyer, was arrested yesterday in Shiraz and transferred to an undisclosed location. The arrest took place on Monday, May 4, 2026, in the vicinity of the Shiraz Prosecutor’s Office for the Enforcement of Judgments. As of the time of this report, no information is available regarding her place of detention, […]
Hamid Haj Jafar Kashani Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

HRANA – Hamid Haj Jafar Kashani, a political prisoner currently held in Greater Tehran Prison, has been sentenced to six years in prison by the Tehran Revolutionary Court. Based on a verdict issued by Branch 23 of the Tehran Revolutionary Court and communicated to him on April 28, 2026, he was sentenced to five years […]