According to a report received by the Iran Human Rights Documentation Center, Vahid Ghasemi, a teacher residing in Fariman in Razavi Khorasan Province and father of a five-year-old child, was arrested on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at his workplace, Shahid Beheshti High School Fariman, by Police Command. He was subsequently transferred to Vakilabad Prison Mashhad.

One day later, on February 22, his mother, Mahnaz Haddad Kakhaki — who is also a teacher — was arrested while visiting the Fariman judiciary office to inquire about her son’s situation. She was likewise transferred to the same prison.

According to the report, the charges brought against Mr. Ghasemi include “disseminating propaganda against the Islamic Republic,” “encouraging participation in protests,” “insulting the Supreme Leader,” and “insulting religious sanctities.” Ms. Haddad has reportedly been charged with “disseminating propaganda against the Islamic Republic.”

It is reported that the charges against Mr. Ghasemi are based on content extracted from his mobile phone, while the charge against Ms. Haddad was raised following her objection to the handling of her son’s case.

Given the limitations on access to information and the absence of independent monitoring, verification of this information is not currently feasible.

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