IRAN - Protest Day 48 (Hrana)

IRAN - Hrana Report on day 48 of the Protests: 7,008 confirmed fatalities, 11,730 under review

February 13, 2026:

February 13, 2026 - IRAN. Hrana Report on day 48 of the Protests: 7,008 confirmed fatalities, 11,730 under review

Ongoing Arrests, UN Warning, and Rising Number of Forced Confessions

According to HRANA’s latest aggregated data as of the end of the 48th day since the beginning of the protests, the total number of confirmed fatalities has reached 7,008. Of these, 6,509 have been recorded under the category of “protesters,” including 219 minors under the age of 18. In addition, 214 of those killed fall under the category of “military-government forces,” and 66 have been classified as “non-military, non-protesters.” Another 11,730 cases remain under review. During the same period, the number of injured civilians has reached 25,845.
A total of 53,344 arrests has been recorded, of which 139 involve students. The number of published forced confessions has risen to 351 cases, and the number of summonses has reached 11,051. Furthermore, a total of 676 protest incidents has been recorded across 210 cities in 31 provinces throughout the country.

On this day, four key incidents are noteworthy: the continuation of scattered arrests in various cities, growing legal concerns over violations of fair trial standards, reactions by domestic legal bodies to the situation of detainees, and the continued broadcast of forced confessions in state media.

Continuation of Legal Concerns; Warning by the UN Special Rapporteur
Mai Sato, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Iran, warned that patterns of fair trial violations, sustained pressure on detainees, and the continued use of forced confessions have persisted in the aftermath of the protests. She stressed that reliable and comprehensive data remain unavailable regarding the number of detainees, their places of detention, those sentenced to death, and those executed, noting a considerable discrepancy between official figures and estimates provided by civil society organizations.
She further explained that in the weeks preceding and following the protests, formal communications were exchanged concerning death sentences issued against several protesters, as well as conditions in prisons including Qarchak, Ghezel Hesar, Sheyban, and Lakan Rasht. Allegations raised in these communications include deaths in custody, torture, executions carried out without prior notice, and the denial of detainees’ contact with their families.

Call by the Tehran Bar Association to Defend Detainees
In response to the widespread arrests, the Tehran Bar Association issued a public call urging all lawyers with experience in criminal law to declare their readiness to represent those detained in connection with the protests. The statement highlighted the conflict between Note to Article 48 of the Criminal Procedure Code and Article 35 of the Constitution, emphasizing the necessity of safeguarding the right to defense and upholding the principles of a fair trial.
This initiative comes amid the registration of 53,344 arrests, at a time when many detainees have faced serious restrictions in accessing a lawyer of their choice, and judicial proceedings in numerous cases have remained stalled at the preliminary investigation stage.

Message of Solidarity from Mahsa Amini’s Mother to the Families of the Victims
Mojgan Eftekhari, the mother of Mahsa (Jina) Amini, issued a message referring to the continued deaths of protesters, stating that the grief of families has been renewed. Expressing solidarity with the mothers and families of those killed, she emphasized that the loss of young protesters has left a lasting wound on society.

Eutelsat’s Statement on Satellite Internet
Satellite company Eutelsat announced that it is reviewing projects aimed at enabling direct connections between smartphones and satellite internet. The company’s CEO, referring to the situation in Iran, stated that the company would support the Iranian people protesting. These remarks come amid repeated reports of widespread internet shutdowns and disruptions during the protests.

Judicial Cases Filed and Conditional Release of Reformist Activists
As part of ongoing security measures against political activists, judicial cases have been opened against Azar Mansouri, Javad Emam, and Ali Shakouri-Rad. Azar Mansouri, Javad Emam, and Ebrahim Asgharzadeh were released on bail following their arrests; however, their cases remain under review at the preliminary investigation stage. These arrests reportedly followed their public comments regarding the crackdown on the January 8 and 9 protests, 2026.

Arrests and Crackdowns Continue
In recent days, arrests of citizens have continued across various parts of the country. In Ahvaz, 15-year-old Emad Hamidi was arrested. In Tehran, Rasoul Dowrehgard, 24, and Saman Dowrehgard, 20, two brothers residing in the Atabak neighborhood, were detained. In Malekshahi, Ilam Province, Reza Parak was arrested, and in Sanandaj, Jamal Asadi was taken into custody.
In Sabzevar, Navid Safa, Seyed Hadi Zorqani, Ali Akbar Rezaei, and Mehdi Sadidi were arrested by security forces. In Mashhad, Ali Gholami Khesht; in Quchan, Farzaneh Ramezani; and in Dashtestan, Abbas Saqafi were detained.
In Kohgiluyeh, teacher Sina Karimi Mofrad, and in Langarud, Sajjad Rafiei Pour were arrested. Official media also reported the detention of four citizens in Shahroud and several protesters in Kazerun. At the same time, a video containing the forced confessions of three individuals was published, without any explanation regarding the circumstances under which the recordings were obtained.
With these latest cases, the number of published forced confessions has risen to 351, and the number of arrested students has increased to 139.

Statistics
- Total protest locations recorded: 676
- Number of cities: 210
- Number of provinces: 31
- Injured civilians: 25,845
- Total arrests: 53,344
- Arrested students: 139
- Forced confessions: 351
- Summonses: 11,051
- Total protesters killed: 6,509
- Including minors: 219
- Military/government forces: 214
- Non-military, non-protesters: 66
- Total fatalities: 7,008
- Cases under review: 11,730
It should be noted that the confirmed figures for those killed represent the minimum verifiable numbers, while estimates suggest significantly higher death tolls.

Summary
The 48th day concluded amid a rising death toll and increasing arrests, alongside mounting concerns over widespread violations of fair trial standards and the continued publication of forced confessions. Arrests of minors, teachers, political activists, and citizens across various cities have continued, while at the legal level, efforts have begun to strengthen access to independent legal counsel. Internationally, warnings persist regarding prison conditions and the lack of statistical transparency. Protests have been recorded in 210 cities across 31 provinces, with security-driven measures continuing to cast a shadow over the country’s atmosphere.

https://www.en-hrana.org/day-48-of-the-protests-ongoing-arrests-un-warning-and-rising-number-of-forced-confessions/