Arsham mother in critical condition

Amid growing concerns over Arsham Rezaei’s condition in Ghezel Hesar Prison, his mother, herself recovering from open-heart surgery, has fallen seriously ill from the stress and uncertainty, and her health is now in danger.

Mr. Arsham, a monarchist political prisoner, hasn’t been heard from in over a week. Since the violent prison raid on Ward 4, officials have refused to give his family any information.

Reports say Mr. Arsham began a hunger strike about a week ago inside a solitary cell. With the severe digestive issues he developed in prison, his physical condition is now described as deeply alarming.