Reza Khandan, the husband of prominent human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, was arrested by security forces earlier today.
According to HRANA, the news arm of Human Rights Activists in Iran, Mr. Khandan was taken into custody on the morning of Friday, December 13, 2024.
Mehraveh Khandan, his daughter, revealed in a social media post that her father was arrested at their home.
At the time of this report, no details have been provided regarding the charges against him or his current location.
Reza Khandan is married to Nasrin Sotoudeh, a well-known lawyer and human rights activist who has been repeatedly arrested and sentenced for her advocacy work.