Reports from Iran indicate that Maryam Mehrabi, the sister of Mahmoud Mehrabi, a prisoner sentenced to death, along with her two young daughters, has been arrested by security forces. The three were detained on Tuesday, June 18, and all electronic devices from their home, including mobile phones and laptops, were confiscated. Hajar Mehrabi, another sister of Mahmoud Mehrabi, told Radio Farda that her sister Maryam was arrested on charges of 'propaganda against the regime.' The charges against Mr. Mehrabi include 'corruption on earth through extensive dissemination of falsehoods on Instagram, propaganda against the regime, inciting military and law enforcement forces to neglect their duties, inciting people to war and murder, and insulting the founder and leader of the Islamic Republic.' Mr. Mehrabi was arrested in Bahman 1401 (January-February 2023) and transferred to Dastgerd Prison in Isfahan. This political prisoner was released on bail in Farvardin 1402 (March-April 2023), but was re-arrested a few hours later when agents from the Isfahan Intelligence Corps raided his family home in Mobarakeh, Isfahan. Maryam Mehrabi had previously announced on social media that she would self-immolate in front of the office of the Friday Prayer Leader of Mobarakeh, Isfahan, if her brother's death sentence was not overturned.
Sister and Niece of Mahmoud Mehrabi, Condemned Prisoner on Death Row, Arrested
Maryam Mehrabi and her two daughters were arrested by Iranian security forces, reportedly due to her opposition to her brother Mahmoud Mehrabi's death sentence. Mahmoud Mehrabi faces serious charges, including propaganda against the regime. This incident highlights the ongoing repression of dissent in Iran.
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Maryam Mehrabi and her daughters were arrested by Iranian security forces amid her brother's death sentence.
- Iranian security forces arrest Maryam Mehrabi, two young daughters
- Iranian authorities arrest Mahmoud Mehrabi
- Iranian security forces confiscate electronic devices from home
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The arrest of Maryam Mehrabi illustrates the Iranian regime's intolerance of dissent.
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