February 2018
February 22, 2018
Tehran Police Chief: We Could Have Used RPGs Against Dervishes
The Tehran Police Chief suggested that they could have used RPGs against the Gonabadi dervishes during recent clashes, which resulted in multiple deaths and arrests.…
February 19, 2018
Security Forces Attack Gathering of Gonabadi Dervishes
Security forces violently intervened in a protest by Gonabadi dervishes against the arrest of their member, Nematollah Riahi. The incident raises concerns about the safety…
February 5, 2018
Police Accuses Western Media of 'Lying' Regarding Clashes with Dervishes
Tehran's police chief denied any plans to confront Gonabadi dervishes and accused Western media of spreading false information about recent clashes. The situation escalated following…
February 4, 2018
Clashes Between Security Forces and Gonabadi Dervishes Near Nourali Tabandeh's Home
Clashes occurred between Gonabadi dervishes and security forces near the home of their leader, Nourali Tabandeh, in Tehran. The dervishes protested the presence of security…