The Iranian regime has arrested Tarane Alidousti, one of the country’s most famous actresses, on charges of spreading false information about protests in recent months in Iran, state media reported this Saturday.
According to the IRNA news agency, Alidoosti was arrested a week after she posted a message on the social network Instagram expressing her support and solidarity with first person executed regime because of their participation in the protests.
IRNA reports that the 38-year-old actress “proved no evidence consistent with her claims.”
According to the Associated Press, mail which Alidoosti posted on Instagram read: “His name was Mohsen Shekari. All international organizations that are watching this bloodbath and taking no action are a disgrace to humanity.”
Shekari, 23, was accused of “starting a war against God” for injuring a member of the security forces and blocking a road during protests that began with death of Mahsa AminiA 22-year-old girl who was detained by the so-called “vice police” for not using hijab (Islamic headscarf).
Last month Tarane Alidusti posted your photo on social networks, without hijabaccompanied by a guarantee: “I will stay [no Irão], I will stop working, I will support the families of prisoners and the dead. I will be your protector. I am the one who stays here and is not going to leave.”
In addition to being famous in the Islamic Republic, Alidoosti gained fame abroad due to the role she played in the film. SalesmanAshghar Farhadi, winner of the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2016.
