Iranian Arrested for Mocking Raisi's Death, Alleged Mossad Ties

Iran's police have announced the arrest of a citizen in central Qom due to their reaction to the death of former President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash.

The individual was taken into custody after a court order was issued.

In a statement, the police claimed the arrested person had "numerous records in riots" and had "insulted the dead on social media."

The police alleged that during further investigation, documents were uncovered about the citizen's "connection with the Mossad organization, playing a media role, and cooperating with anti-revolutionary satellite networks."

While not providing the individual's identity, the announcement stated: "The accused has been sent to prison with the issuance of a judicial order and the case is under further investigation."

This arrest comes amid a wider crackdown by Iranian authorities on  those expressing joy or mocking Raisi's death online.

On Thursday, the public prosecutor in Isfahan revealed over 200 cases have been filed against individuals for "spreading false news and offensive content" about the helicopter incident.

Since the incident, reports indicate hundreds across multiple provinces like Tehran, Kerman, Mazandaran, and Gilan have faced legal repercussions from security institutions for their reactions to the former president's death.

Authorities have accused such citizens of "disrupting psychological security."