Artist Mahsa Zarei, who is known for her work in the field of Kurdish culture and arts, was reportedly detained on Friday by security forces at her workplace in Kermanshah. It was learned that no official document was presented to Zarei at the time of her detention.
No official statement has yet been made by the authorities regarding the reason for Zarei’s detention, where she is being held, or her legal status. Her family stated that they are deeply concerned about her situation and that all their attempts to reach her have so far been unsuccessful.
Mahsa Zarei’s detention comes at a time when protests have intensified in Iran in recent days, alongside increasing pressure on artists, activists, and journalists.