Iranian prisoner Mokhtar Al-Bou-Shoukeh resumes hunger strike in Arak Prison over unmet transfer promise

Political prisoner Mokhtar Al-Bou-Shoukeh resumed a hunger strike at Arak Prison on October 6, 2026, after authorities failed to honor a promised transfer. The action signals ongoing detention-related grievances in Iran, though details on his condition and broader prisoner movement remain unclear. This is a localized human rights issue with limited immediate market impact.