According to published reports, Reza Dalman, a 24-year-old undergraduate student at Sharif University of Technology, was arrested by security forces on the night of 20 March 2026(the first day of nowruz 1405 in the solar hijri calendar). The charge brought against this student activist is the symbolic hanging of a toy mouse from a tree, an act that has sparked widespread reactions within academic circles.
It is also reported that his identification and referral to relevant authorities were carried out with the cooperation of the student Basij organization.
The Hana Human Rights Organization, expressing serious concern over this incident, emphasizes that security measures against symbolic and peaceful student actions may constitute a violation of freedom of expression and a restriction of the academic environment. The organization calls for immediate clarification of this student’s situation, the guarantee of his legal rights, and an end to ongoing security-driven approaches within educational institutions.