Social and political figures arrested in Iran

Several social and political figures have been arrested in Iran, Iranian media report.

The detainees face charges of “undermining national unity, disrupting the country’s socio-political order, adopting positions contrary to the Constitution, and conducting hostile propaganda,” among other accusations.

Those arrested include Azar Mansouri, head of the Reformists Front and National Unity parties; former parliament member Ebrahim Askerzadeh; former diplomat Mohsen Aminzadeh; and Reformists Front Spokesperson Javad Emam.

The arrests were carried out under a court order, with security forces detaining the individuals at their residences. An investigation into their activities is currently under way.