Today, on August 23, Mashallah Karami, father of the late protestor Mohammad Mehdi Karami who was executed, was apprehended by security forces and transported to an undisclosed location. This incident has been reported by Kurdpa.

Karami’s arrest reportedly occurred at his place of residence. During the operation, the agents conducted a search and seized some items belonging to him and his family members.

The motives behind this arrest, his current whereabouts, and the charges brought against him remain unknown at this time.

It is worth noting that on January 7, 2023, Mohammad Mehdi Karami, along with Mohammad Hosseini, who were both involved in a case related to the death of Basij militia member Ruhollah Ajamian, were executed.

Background on the 2022 Nationwide Protests
The arrest of Mahsa Amini by Tehran Morality Police for her improper hijab and her suspicious death on September 16 sparked protests sweeping across Iran. Protesters came to the streets with the central slogan “Women, Life, Freedom” in protest against the performance, laws and structure of the regime. During the nationwide protests, thousands of people, including journalists, artists, lawyers, teachers, students and civil rights activists, were arrested.