Faezeh Saleh-Abadi, a daf musician and mother of two, has been held at Vakilabad Prison in Mashhad since February 2025. Her family says they are unable to provide the 4 billion toman bail required for her temporary release due to financial hardship.
According to a report by Emtedad, the 33-year-old woman was arrested by security forces at her home in Mashhad on February 9, 2025. After spending one night at the Mosalla Women’s Police Station, she was transferred to the Revolutionary Court and then sent to prison.
Faezeh Saleh-Abadi has now been held for nearly four months in a ward known as “Aramesh” (Tranquility) at Vakilabad Prison, a ward reportedly used to house detainees linked to the January protests.
Her husband, speaking to Emtedad, said the charges against Saleh-Abadi include “insulting Islamic sanctities,” “insulting the Supreme Leader,” and “propaganda against the state.” According to him, these charges relate to her activities on social media, specifically posting stories on Instagram.
According to the report, Saleh-Abadi presented her defense on April 7, 2025, expressing remorse and acknowledging the actions attributed to her. Her case was reviewed on May 25 and, after confirmation, was referred to the Revolutionary Court.
