Writer Pedram Mohammadzadeh Held 19 Days in Rudsar Prison

HRANA- On Saturday, June 14, Ministry of Intelligence agents arrested Pedram Mohammadzadeh, a poet, writer, and researcher from Rahimabad, Rudsar County, who remains in detention without clear legal status in Rudsar Prison.

A source close to his family confirmed to HRANA: “Mr. Mohammadzadeh was arrested at his home in Rahimabad, Rudsar, on Saturday, June 14, by Ministry of Intelligence agents without a judicial warrant. The arrest followed a social media post about Israel’s attack on Iran. He faces charges including “propaganda against the regime,” “insulting the Supreme Leader,” and “insulting religious sanctities.” Nineteen days later, he remains in limbo in Rudsar Prison. The principle of separating prisoners by the type of offense has not been respected in his case. Despite the family’s efforts, authorities have not agreed to release him on bail.”

HRANA has also learned that Mohammadzadeh suffers from a cervical disc condition and has been denied access to his medications. Additionally, due to a flea infestation in the prison ward where he is held, he has developed skin wounds.

Pedram Mohammadzadeh, aged around 32, is a poet, writer, and researcher from and residing in Rahimabad, Rudsar County.