Asghar Sepehri has reported a concerning incident involving his brother, Mohammad Hossein Sepahri. According to Asghar, Mohammad Hossein’s defense statement, drafted in response to his unjust dismissal from the education sector, has been confiscated by prison authorities. Notably, this statement mentioned the Prosecutor of Mashhad, which might have prompted its seizure.
The Education Department of Mashhad had issued a dismissal order against Mohammad Hossein Sepahri on October 20. The order was communicated to him while in prison on November 21, with a one-month period allowed for appeal. The dismissal was based on his alleged membership in a group calling for the resignation of Ali Khamenei and the transition from the Islamic Republic, as well as his support for the monarchy.
This incident, as highlighted by Asghar Sepehri, underscores the challenges and risks faced by activists and dissenters in Iran, particularly those who dare to speak out against the government’s policies and actions.