Taghi Selimi, 57, arrested during the January protests in Iran, has died in Amol Prison under unclear circumstances, according to reports from a Persian news channel. Family and associates say authorities have not provided a clear explanation for his death.
According to reports from a Persian news channel, Taghi Selimi (57), who was arrested during the January 2026 protests in Iran, has died in Amol Prison. The circumstances of his death have not yet been clarified. Family members and associates allege that authorities have not provided a clear explanation for the death, raising questions about the incident. The report is based on a single source and has not been independently corroborated. As The Zioneer has previously reported, several Iranians arrested during the January protests have faced severe charges, including the death penalty.
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