Mahdi (Arman) Momeni

The enforced disappearance of Mahdi (Arman) Momeni, a young resident of Tehran, has become yet another case of ambiguous detentions without notification in Iran; a case that began with a brief phone call and has since remained shrouded in uncertainty. According to a report published by Tavana, Mahdi Momeni, known as Arman, originally from one of the northern cities of Iran and living in Tehran, left his home on January 13, 2024, and has not returned [1]. His absence continued until the early morning when at 4 AM, a call was made to his family from an unknown number. According to the family, the caller stated, "Give me Mahdi Momeni's national ID number, he is with us" [1]. This brief call was the only indication the family received regarding his status. Since then, no official or unofficial news has been released about his place of detention, physical condition, or legal status. Mahdi Momeni's family states that they do not know which authority has him and where he is being held, and their inquiries have yielded no results [1]. The lack of information regarding the fate of detainees and the official denial of responsibility by security agencies are recognized characteristics of enforced disappearance cases. As of the time of this report, the fate of Mahdi (Arman) Momeni remains unknown [1].