Top 11 High-Profile Political Arrests and Corruption Cases Since the Revolution
Urmia Friday Prayer Imam’s Son in Fadaei Guerrilla Group
Rashid Hassani, son of Urmia’s longstanding Friday prayer imam, was arrested for his involvement in armed resistance with the Fadaei Khalq guerrilla group. His case underscores the complex history of Iran’s revolutionary movements, where some clerical families had members engaging in militant activities. Despite his family’s religious standing, Rashid’s participation in armed resistance led to his detention, exemplifying how revolutionary fervor often divided families and drew them into Iran’s security apparatus.
