IRAN - Arrested in Connection with the War

IRAN - Hrana Report on Arrests Against Citizens and Media

March 23, 2026:

March 23, 2026 - IRAN. Hrana Report on Arrests Against Citizens and Media

Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence has announced the arrest of 25 citizens in the provinces of Markazi and Golestan. Additionally, the cases of 15 citizens residing abroad have been referred to judicial authorities for the implementation of “asset seizure.” The Judiciary’s Media Center also reported that a number of media outlets, media figures, journalists, online activists, and public figures have faced “judicial and advisory actions,” including legal prosecution, asset confiscation, case formation, arrest, and bans on professional activity, for what was described as “supporting parties involved in the war.”

According to Mehr News Agency, the Ministry of Intelligence announced that 23 individuals were detained in Markazi Province on charges described as having connections with foreign media outlets and sending coordinates of military locations and security force positions.

Additionally, two citizens were arrested in Golestan Province by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence’s detention facility. The report claims that they were in contact with foreign countries and had allegedly planned to disarm personnel at a facility and subsequently attack law enforcement centers.

The Ministry of Intelligence further stated that, “in line with the enforcement of the law on intensifying punishment for espionage and cooperation with hostile countries, documentation of the criminal activities of 15 individuals abroad has been submitted to the judiciary for asset seizure.”

According to another report by Mehr, the Judiciary’s Media Center announced that a number of media outlets, media figures, journalists, social media activists, celebrities, and well-known individuals have been subjected to “judicial and advisory measures” for what was described as “supporting the enemy.” These measures include legal proceedings for asset confiscation, the formation of judicial cases, arrests, bans on professional activities, and the temporary blocking of certain news websites and a news agency.

The reports do not provide information about the identities of those arrested, their place of detention, or further details regarding the actions taken.

Since February 28, 2026, Iran has been subjected to military attacks by Israel and the United States. For further information, refer to HRANA’s report on the twenty-third day following the onset of these attacks, published last night.

https://www.en-hrana.org/report-on-arrests-asset-seizures-and-judicial-actions-against-citizens-and-media/