Iran arrests four Kurds during public protests in Hamedan

Hengaw – Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Amid ongoing protests by shopkeepers and public gatherings in Asadabad, Hamedan Province, at least four Kurdish men have been arrested by forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The detainees have been identified as Aryo Morsali, Ramtin Bakhshi, Parsa Rezaei, and Pejman Salehi.

According to information received by the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights, the four individuals were arrested at approximately 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, following a protest gathering in Asadabad. All detainees are residents of Chenaran Sheikh village, in Asadabad County.

A reliable source informed Hengaw that following their detention, local residents gathered in front of Police Station No. 11 at the entrance to the city to demand their release. State forces opened fire in an attempt to disperse the crowd.

Most shops in Asadabad remained closed today as part of ongoing strikes, while business owners continue to face pressure and threats from authorities.

No information is available regarding the detainees’ whereabouts or current condition.