Alidoosti, 38, has made several posts on his Instagram account about the protests in his country, expressing support for the protesters. Even before the protests you had often criticized the Iranian government and the police. In 2018, she received a five-month suspended prison sentence for it.
The message that Alidoosti is now said to have been arrested for is about Mohsen Shekari. He was executed on December 9 for allegedly blocking a road and assaulting a security officer during protests.
Alidoosti wrote, “Any international organization that sees this bloodshed and takes no action is a disgrace to humanity.” The actress was said to have been arrested because she “couldn’t hand over documents that could support her claims.”
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According to state media, other Iranian celebrities have also been summoned “for posting provocative content”. It is unclear how many people are involved.
Taraneh Alidoosti has acted in the Oscar-winning films The Salesman, The Beautiful City and About Elly, among others. Alidoosti’s Instagram account with around 8 million followers is no longer accessible.
Mass demonstrations for women’s rights are taking place in Iran, which began after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. She died in detention after being arrested by the morality police. She would have worn the veil too loose.
