HRANA – Hossein Karroubi, a political activist and the son of Mehdi Karroubi, was arrested by security forces.

According to to Fars News Agency, which is close to security institutions, Mr. Karroubi has been accused of acting as the instigator, drafter, and publisher of Mehdi Karroubi’s statement and having links to so-called anti-revolutionary networks, including Saham News, Tahkim-e Mellat, and certain overseas elements described as seeking the overthrow of the state.

The report does not mention the arresting authority, the place of detention, or the charges attributed to this citizen.

According to Mohammad Jalilian, Hossein Karroubi’s defense lawyer, he was arrested after being summoned to the Culture and Media Prosecutor’s Office.

Hossein Karroubi has previously faced arrests as well. He is the son of Mehdi Karroubi, former Member of Islamic Consultative Assembly of Iran and a reformist politician leading the National Trust Party.

It is worth noting that gatherings and strikes by shopkeepers and bazaar merchants began in Tehran on Sunday, December 28, and after two days expanded beyond bazaars and commercial centers. With students, citizens, and various social groups joining, these protests became one of the most widespread in recent years. Following the suppression of the protests by law-enforcement and security forces, thousands were killed or injured, and tens of thousands were arrested or summoned by security bodies. For more information, readers can refer to HRANA’s detailed report published last night on the forty-third day since the protests began.