The Islamic Republic’s security forces have arrested a satirical blogger in western Ilam after he posted critical content about Iran’s economic situation on social media.
Sirwan Parvizi, known for his satirical commentary, was detained during a raid on his family home by the Intelligence forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday.
The arrest reportedly came after Parvizi shared satirical posts about Iran’s struggling economy on Instagram.
Family members have been unable to ascertain Parvizi’s whereabouts or secure his release.
IRGC Intelligence has not provided any information on his condition or status, according to the Hengaw Organization for Human Rights.
The arrest is part of a broader trend of government efforts to silence social media activists and critics of Iran’s economic policies.
Source » ndtv