News Center – According to human rights reports, Iranian security forces entered a home in the city of Mashhad on Wednesday, March 18, and arrested Soheila Hosseini, an artist specializing in painting and illustration, along with her husband, Dr. Ahmad Rahimi.

Soheila Hosseini is an artistic activist known for her work in painting and design. Her arrest comes amid increasing pressure on artists and cultural activists in recent years.

Her husband, Dr. Ahmad Rahimi, is a former computer science professor who taught at Montazeri University in Mashhad, Ferdowsi University, and the Shandiz Institute of Higher Education. He resigned from his position during the 2022 protests in response to the crackdown.

As of the time of this report, no detailed information has been disclosed regarding the reasons for the arrest, the charges filed, or the whereabouts of the two individuals.