Persian name: مهرداد بابکان. Reported gender: male. Reported location: Jahrom. Arrested on January 24, 2026 in front of his home by security forces after participating in protests on January 8, 2026. His young daughter witnessed his arrest. His wife and daughter were also detained for hours but then released, while Mehrdad remains in custody. Supporting sources: https://x.com/allahbakhshii/status/2027362605891797441. Source-reported status at collection: arrested.