Iranian security forces have arrested three prominent critics of the government and summoned a fourth, according to local media reports. The individuals targeted include a journalist, a sociologist, and a translator, whose homes were raided and electronic devices seized. An economist was also summoned by authorities, with his whereabouts currently unknown after he left home to meet security officials. These actions mark the first collective detention of leftist researchers in recent years, reflecting ongoing pressure on dissenting voices within the country. The detentions come amid a backdrop of economic decline and heightened tensions following recent military actions targeting Iran.