Mehdi Mahmoudian
Former political prisoner
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View Timeline →Iranian Oscar-nominated Screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian Arrested Ahead of Academy Awards
Mehdi Mahmoudian, an Oscar-nominated Iranian screenwriter, was arrested in Tehran just weeks before the Academy Awards. His arrest follows the signing of a statement by…
Oscar-nominated Screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian Arrested in Iran
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian has been arrested in Iran, raising concerns about the treatment of artists and freedom of expression in the country. His arrest…
Iranian Co-Screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian Arrested Amid Concerns for Artistic Freedom
Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-screenwriter of the film 'It Was Just an Accident', has been arrested in Iran. His arrest raises concerns about the treatment of artists…
Oscar-nominated screenwriter Mehdi Mahmoudian arrested for criticizing Iran's supreme leader
Mehdi Mahmoudian, an Oscar-nominated screenwriter, was arrested in Tehran after signing a statement that criticized Iran's supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. This incident highlights the ongoing…
Former Political Prisoner Charged Over Comments on Baha'i Community and Prison Conditions
Mehdi Mahmoudian, a former political prisoner, is facing legal action for his remarks about the Baha'i minority in Iran and for reporting a bedbug infestation…
Security Agents Seal Off 'Studio Pat' Office Belonging to Two Political Activists
Security agents have sealed off the office of Studio Pat, owned by political activists Hossein Razag and Mehdi Mahmoudian, amid ongoing pressures from the Iranian…
Human Rights Organization Report on Sharp Increase in Arrests in Iran
A report by Hengaw reveals a significant rise in arrests in Iran, with 125 individuals detained in February 2025, including political activists, women, children, and…
Mehdi Mahmoudian, Political Activist, Sent to Prison Following Summons for Sentence Execution
Mehdi Mahmoudian, a political activist, has begun serving an eight-month prison sentence following a summons related to his protests against prison conditions. His lawyer revealed…
Searches of Homes and Simultaneous Summons of Journalists and Civil Activists in Iran
A new wave of searches and summonses targeting journalists and civil activists in Iran has begun, with several individuals reporting confiscation of their electronic devices.…
Summoning of Four Journalists to Evin Prosecutor's Office and Culture and Media Court
Three journalists and a former political prisoner were summoned to Evin Prosecutor's Office amid a crackdown on media freedom in Iran. The actions followed raids…
Concern Expressed by Abolfazl Ghadyani's Wife Regarding His Health in Prison
Zahra Rahimi, the wife of political prisoner Abolfazl Ghadyani, has raised alarms about his deteriorating health in prison, citing serious medical conditions. Human rights activists…
Reza Khandan Goes on Hunger Strike in Protest of Conditions in Evin Prison's Ward 8
Reza Khandan, a civil rights activist and husband of human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, has initiated a hunger strike to protest the poor conditions in…
Zia Nabavi's Lawyer Says His Client Acquitted in Case Known as 'Bedbug'
Zia Nabavi, a political prisoner, has been acquitted of charges related to spreading falsehoods about bedbugs in Evin Prison. His lawyer announced the ruling after…
Ahmad Ghadiani: My Father's Arrest is a 'Display of Crumbling Power' of the Islamic Republic
Abolfazl Ghadiani, an opposition political activist, was arrested by Iranian authorities, which his son Ahmad describes as a desperate attempt to assert power following the…
Mehdi Mahmoudian Sentenced to Prison for Reporting Bedbug Infestation in Evin Prison
Mehdi Mahmoudian has been sentenced to prison for reporting on bedbugs in Evin Prison, which he claims has caused distress among inmates. His sentence follows…
Zia Nabavi to Face Court for 'Reporting the Presence of Bedbugs in Prison'
Zia Nabavi, a political prisoner, is facing court for allegedly spreading false information about bedbugs in Evin prison, where he is serving a sentence for…
Exclusive; Details of the Attack by the Evin Prison Guard on the Women's Political Prisoners' Ward
Evin prison guards attacked the women's political prisoners' ward following a sit-in protest against the execution of Reza Rasayi, injuring several inmates. The attack involved…
Protests in Women's Ward of Evin Prison Against the Execution of Reza Rasayi; 'Phones in the Ward Cut Off'
Following the execution of Reza Rasayi, protests erupted in the women's ward of Evin Prison, leading to clashes with security forces. Activists have raised concerns…
Users React to Pezeshkian's Comments: 'The Clown of Khamenei's Circus' Speaks of 'Leader's Fist Against the People'
Masoud Pezeshkian, recently appointed as the Islamic Republic's President, claimed that voters delivered a 'strong fist' to opponents, igniting backlash from political activists and social…
Disruption in Internet and Empty Polling Stations in the Second Round of Government Voting for Successor to Raisi
The second round of government voting to select a successor to Ebrahim Raisi saw low public participation and significant internet disruptions in major cities. Many…