Iranian protester held months in Rasht prison over unaffordable bail

Iranian judiciary set bail in March for 27-year-old protester Mehdi Molayem-Raftar, who remains detained in Rasht prison due to inability to pay. The case reflects ongoing post-2022 protest crackdowns, with judicial detention used as leverage. Significance lies in continued repression signals amid regional tensions.

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