Chicago – February 09, 2026
Iranian authorities have arrested four people on charges of attempting to “disrupt the country’s political and social order” and working “for the benefit” of Israel and the United States during the antigovernment protests of January.
The detainees, who were arrested on Sunday, included three prominent reformist politicians, according to Iranian media.
They are Azar Mansouri, head of Iran’s Reform Front, Mohsen Aminzadeh, a former diplomat, and Ebhrahim Asgharzadeh, a former parliamentarian.
The fourth remains unnamed.
Iran’s judiciary accused the group of “organising and leading extensive activities aimed at disrupting the political and social situation” at a time when the country faced “military threats” from Israel and the US, according to the official Mizan news agency.
The individuals had done their utmost “to justify the actions of the terrorist foot soldiers on the streets”, it said.
Iran’s Reform Front confirmed the arrests in a statement on X.
