Amir Shah Velayati

Amir Velayati is a citizen living in Tehran. In Mehr 2022, at the same time as the 2022 uprising, he was injured in the left eye with a bullet fired by the security forces. He was arrested in May 2023.

<coverage-outsourcing id='52179'> <reference source='https://rb.gy/biuty'> According to HRANA, at the same time as the rise of the Women, Life, Freedom uprising, Amir Velayati's left eye was injured by a bullet fired by the security forces. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='52178'> <reference source='https://www.radiozamaneh.info/825521'> He was arrested in Tehran and transferred to Ward 209 of Evin Prison. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='52903'> <reference source='https://www.instagram.com/p/CtMrDZBI5Mf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=='> His indictment was issued with accusations of disturbing the public mind and propaganda against the state. BBC Farsi wrote that the example of the charges of propaganda against the regime is "an interview with foreign media" and Tehran Municipality has sued him for his criticism of the controversial billboards of "lying". Previously, Tehran Municipality had installed a billboard in the streets condemning lies with an image of Pinocchio and some eye-damaged protesters, which caused heavy reactions. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>
<coverage-outsourcing id='52180'> <reference source='https://rb.gy/biuty'> HRANA reported that even though a month has passed since his arrest, Amir Velayati is being held in the 209 Ward of Evin Prison awaiting a decision. According to this report, he needs treatment for his injured eye. </reference> </coverage-outsourcing>