Tehran, December 19, 2023 – Security forces detained Seyed Hadi Kasaie-Zadeh after his appearance at Qodousi Courthouse, transferring him to an undisclosed location.

As per a source close to the journalist’s family, Kasaie-Zadeh is facing charges of “disseminating false information, libel, and disturbing public opinions.”

The arrest is purportedly linked to Kasaie-Zadeh’s criticism, expressed in a social media post, for which he had been summoned earlier.

It’s notable that this isn’t the first time Kasaie-Zadeh has found himself in a judicial confrontation.