According to reports received by the Karun Human Rights Organization, Mohammad Matouri, an Arab blogger and comedian with nearly one million followers on Instagram, was arrested by Iranian security forces in the city of Bandar Abbas during the protests on January 19, 2026.
As of the time of this report, no official or reliable information has been provided regarding his place of detention, physical condition, legal status, or the charges brought against him. His situation remains one of complete enforced secrecy.
Mohammad Matouri is known as a creator of satirical and critical content and a social activist whose work addresses livelihood issues, the rising cost of living, inflation, and state policies. During the early days of the recent protests, he had published posts and videos criticizing Iran’s economic conditions.
He is originally from Mohammerah (Khorramshahr) in the Ahwaz region and has been residing in Bandar Abbas in recent years. His arrest also took place in this city.
