Nasrin Alizadeh has been arrested by security forces in Isfahan and taken to an undisclosed location, today, August 23. Her sister, Shirin Alizadeh was shot dead by regime forces in Chalus, on September 22, 2022, during the nationwide protests.
A source intimately connected to Nasrin’s family informed HRANA that her apprehension took place at her residence.
As of now, the specific grounds for her arrest, her current whereabouts, and the nature of the allegations against her are unknown.
Additionally, Shirin Alizadeh’s husband, Mohammad (Koroush) Vaziri, was also arrested by security forces six days prior.
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.