Yesterday, Saeed Esmaeil Mazraeh, a writer and researcher residing in Ahvaz, was arrested by Ministry of Intelligence agents at his home and transferred to an undisclosed location. During the raid, agents searched his home and confiscated some of his digital belongings.

According to HRANA, the news agency of Human Rights Activists in Iran, the arrest took place on Monday, January 6, 2025. Agents searched Mr. Mazraeh’s residence, seizing personal items including his mobile phone and computer.

HRANA’s sources indicate that Mr. Mazraeh, who suffers from kidney disease, remains in an unknown condition, raising his family’s concerns about his health and fate. The reasons for his arrest and the charges against him remain unknown.

Saeed Esmaeil Mazraeh, 32, is married and resides in Ahvaz. He holds a master’s degree in literature, works as a researcher, and has authored several books.