Brief
Iranian police beat and humiliate 17‑year‑old detainee in Tabriz
A 78‑second clip released on 17 September shows police officers in Tabriz assaulting a teenage detainee, prompting calls for accountability.
By Felo News Desk · Published
A 78‑second video posted on 17 September 2026 shows police officers at Police Station No. 14 in Tabriz, Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, beating a 17‑year‑old boy and subjecting him to sexual humiliation. The footage, recorded by an officer present at the scene, was widely shared on social media and has drawn condemnation from activists and observers.
Details of the assault
The clip shows at least five police officers and a civilian man. Two officers pull the boy’s trousers partly down, while others mock him and slap and grab his buttocks. The dialogue, heard in Azeri, includes remarks about the boy’s appearance and a threat that he would be raped at the station.
Background of the incident
Police in East Azerbaijan province said the teenager was arrested on 4 June after a street fight. He was 17 at the time of arrest. The police statement did not confirm whether he had been charged or convicted in connection with the incident.
Reactions and context
The video has sparked outrage on social media, with many calling for an investigation into the conduct of the officers. The incident comes amid ongoing scrutiny of law‑enforcement practices in Iran and follows a recent large pro‑regime rally in Tehran that highlighted the regime’s security focus.
Key facts
- The video shows Iranian police beating a 17‑year‑old boy in Tabriz (france24.com)
- The incident occurred on 4 June 2026, when the boy was arrested after a street fight (france24.com)
- Police station involved is Police Station No. 14 in Tabriz (france24.com)
- The video was recorded by a police officer present at the scene (france24.com)
Background
The footage was geolocated to Police Station No. 14 in Tabriz using architectural features that match other publicly available videos of the station. The incident is part of broader concerns about police conduct in Iran, highlighted by a large pro‑regime rally in Tehran on 18 September 2026.
Timeline
- 2026-06-04 — Teenager arrested after street fight
- 2026-09-17 — Video of assault posted on social media
- 2026-09-18 — Police statement about incident
Why it matters
The assault raises questions about police accountability and human rights in Iran, potentially affecting international perceptions of the regime’s security forces.
What happens next
No official response or investigation has yet been announced by Iranian authorities.
Sources
- [1] france24.com — originally reported as “Video shows Iranian police beating, sexually humiliating teenage detainee”
