Javad Alikordi was arrested

Javad Alikordi, a lawyer and the brother of the late Khosro Alikordi, was arrested by security forces in Mashhad.

Mr. Alikordi was arrested at his workplace in Mashhad by security agents and transferred to an unknown location. So far, no official information has been released regarding his place of detention or the possible charges against him.

The arrest took place hours after Javad Alikordi explained details of his brother’s memorial ceremony during a live Instagram broadcast. In that conversation, he stated that security forces had stormed the ceremony, assaulted a number of citizens and civil activists, and arrested several people.

According to Mr. Alikordi, security agents used batons and tear gas during the crackdown to arrest and disperse participants, an issue that sparked widespread reactions and concern on social media.