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Police Official Denies Rumors of Arrest in Isfahan Acid Attacks

Jul 14, 2026 July 14, 2026 2 min read 📰 Radio Farda
📋 Key Takeaway

The police chief of Isfahan has denied rumors of arrests related to a series of acid attacks that occurred eight months ago, stating that while there are suspects, no one has been apprehended. This follows conflicting reports from judiciary and security officials about arrests and ongoing investigations. The lack of resolution in the case raises concerns about public safety and the effectiveness of law enforcement.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The investigation into the Isfahan acid attacks remains unresolved after eight months.

👥 Key Players

Abdolreza Aghakhani (عبدالرضا آگاهانی) QUOTED
Police Chief of Isfahan Province
"Abdolreza Aghakhani, the police chief of Isfahan province, said..."
Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei (غلامحسین محسنی اژه‌ای) QUOTED
Spokesperson for Iran's Judiciary
"Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei... stated that a 'new development' had occurred..."
Hossein Zolfaqari (حسین زلفقاری) QUOTED
Deputy Security Minister of Iran
"Hossein Zolfaqari... reported on June 12 the arrest of a 'suspicious' individual..."
Mohammad Reza Moqimi (محمدرضا مقیمی) QUOTED
Head of Criminal Investigation Police
"Mohammad Reza Moqimi... mentioned on Tuesday, May 18, that there are 'several main suspects'..."
Ismail Ahmadi Moghaddam (اسماعیل احمدی‌مقدم) QUOTED
Former Police Chief
"According to Ismail Ahmadi Moghaddam, the former police chief..."

⚡ Actions

Iranian police ARREST suspect in acid attacks
"Abdolreza Aghakhani, the police chief of Isfahan province, said... no one has been arrested yet."
Confidence: 90%
Iran's judiciary ARREST one person as a suspect
"Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei... stated that a 'new development' had occurred in the Isfahan acid attack case and that 'one person has been arrested as a suspect.'"
Confidence: 90%
Deputy Security Minister of Iran ARREST suspicious individual
"Hossein Zolfaqari... reported on June 12 the arrest of a 'suspicious' individual in connection with the Isfahan acid attacks."
Confidence: 70%

📰 What Happened

Isfahan police deny arrest of suspects in acid attacks despite conflicting reports.

  • Iranian police arrest suspect in acid attacks
  • Iran's judiciary arrest one person as a suspect
  • Deputy Security Minister of Iran arrest suspicious individual

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: Because the lack of resolution in the acid attack cases raises concerns about public safety.
🌍 Regional: Because unresolved violence could lead to increased unrest in Iran.
🌐 International: Because the handling of such cases affects Iran's human rights reputation.

📚 Background

The investigation into the Isfahan acid attacks remains unresolved after eight months.

📝 Key Evidence

"Abdolreza Aghakhani, the police chief of Isfahan province, said... no one has been arrested yet."
→ Denial of arrest in acid attack case.
"Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei... stated that a 'new development' had occurred..."
→ Conflicting reports on arrests.
"Hossein Zolfaqari... reported on June 12 the arrest of a 'suspicious' individual..."
→ Arrest related to acid attacks.
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 80%
Radio Farda is generally considered a reliable source for news on Iran.

After eight months since the series of acid attacks in Isfahan, the police chief of the province has denied reports about the arrest of the suspect or suspects in this incident, stating that although the case has "suspects," no one has been arrested yet. According to Tasnim News Agency, rumors about the arrest of the perpetrator of the acid attacks in Isfahan have circulated on social media in recent days. However, Abdolreza Aghakhani, the police chief of Isfahan province, said on Thursday, June 18, that he does not confirm this news. He emphasized that the case has "suspects," but no one has been arrested so far. Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei, the spokesperson for Iran's judiciary, stated on June 24 that a "new development" had occurred in the Isfahan acid attack case and that "one person has been arrested as a suspect." Meanwhile, Hossein Zolfaqari, the Deputy Security Minister of Iran, also reported on June 12 the arrest of a "suspicious" individual in connection with the Isfahan acid attacks, while noting that this matter has not yet reached a conclusion. Zolfaqari emphasized that "recently a thief was arrested in Isfahan who has assaulted four women in his case and has confessed to the acid attacks, but due to the psychological issues he has, this matter is under further investigation." Mohammad Reza Moqimi, the head of the Criminal Investigation Police, also mentioned on Tuesday, May 18, that there are "several main suspects" in the Isfahan acid attack case and that there is a "possibility of discovery" in this case. However, after more than eight months, this case has still not reached a conclusion. According to Ismail Ahmadi Moghaddam, the former police chief, from the beginning of 2014 until February of that year, there were "318 cases of acid attacks," most of whose perpetrators have been arrested. Nevertheless, police and judiciary officials consider the possibility of the suspect or suspects of the series of acid attacks in Isfahan fleeing to be a "speculation" and stated that their escape cannot be termed "certain."

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Translation confidence: 85%

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