HRANA – On January 25, Ali Asadollahi, a poet and writer, was arrested in Tehran by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence.
Based on information received by HRANA, Mr. Asadollahi was arrested last night at his private residence in Tehran by agents of the Ministry of Intelligence. As of the time of this report, no information has been obtained regarding the reasons for his arrest or the charges brought against him.
Ali Asadollahi, a poet, writer, and member of the Iranian Writers’ Association, had previously been arrested during the nationwide protests of 2022.
It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, and after two days extended beyond bazaars and commercial centers. With the participation of students, citizens, and various social groups, these protests turned into one of the most widespread demonstrations of recent years. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report on the thirtieth day of the protests, which was published last night.