According to information received by Hana, Younes Bakri, Yaser Havasi Zadeh, and Rouhollah Gholami, three residents of Asmanabad in illam Province, were arrested by security forces on September 24 and 25, 2026, and transferred to an undisclosed location. They continue to be denied clear information about their condition and the status of the proceedings against them.
The three men were arrested following a confrontation between security forces and a number of residents of Asmanabad. According to information received, security forces opened fire during the confrontation, and several people were injured by gunfire and subsequently arrested. IRGC Intelligence forces were also present during the operation.
However, no independent details are currently available regarding what triggered the confrontation, the number of people involved, or the manner in which security forces dealt with Asmanabad residents.
On Monday, September 21, 2026, illam Provincial Television broadcast images of Younes Bakri, Yaser Havasi Zadeh, and Rouhollah Gholami alongside a number of weapons as part of a televised program. The program also attributed statements and claims to the three citizens and presented them in connection with the displayed weapons and alleged armed activities.
Given the lack of information about their place of detention, their lack of access to a transparent and independent legal process, and the broadcast of images and statements attributed to them by an official state media outlet, concerns have increased over the possibility of security related charges being brought against the three citizens and serious allegations being filed against them.
As of the publication of this report, no information has been released regarding the formal charges, judicial status, or exact place of detention of Younes Bakri, Yaser Havasi Zadeh, and Rouhollah Gholami.