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

EXCLUSIVE IRAN WEEKLY NEWS March 29, 2026

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