Truck drivers’ strike: Farzad Rezaei arrested in Divandarreh

Hengaw - Saturday, May 31, 2025 

Farzad Rezaei, a Kurdish truck driver from Zarineh in Divandarreh County, was arrested by Iranian security forces for supporting the ongoing nationwide truck drivers’ strike. He has been taken to an undisclosed location.

According to information obtained by the Hengaw Human Rights Organization, Rezaei was detained at his home in Zarineh on the evening of Thursday, May 29.

His arrest came after he joined the widespread strike of heavy vehicle drivers and publicly expressed support for his fellow drivers.

Sources familiar with the situation told Hengaw that Rezaei was transferred to an unknown location. Tthere is no information regarding his current whereabouts or condition.

The truck drivers’ strike has entered its tenth consecutive day, with participation reported in over 152 cities across Iran.