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Iranian authorities detain actress Tarané Alidusti for supporting the wave of protests

TEHRAN, Dec.

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Iranian authorities detain actress Tarané Alidusti for supporting the wave of protests

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (Xinhua) -- (DPA/EP) -

Well-known Iranian actress Tarané Alidusti has been detained by the authorities in connection with the recent wave of protests sparked by the death of a young woman after being arrested for wearing the headscarf improperly in Tehran.

The actress was arrested on Saturday afternoon for "spreading false information and supporting counterrevolutionary circles," the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported. This accusation usually carries a long prison sentence.

Alidusti is one of the highest paid and internationally known Iranian actresses. She recently posted a photo of herself unveiled on Instagram to express her support for the protests.

The gesture was applauded inside and outside Iran, but it puts her career at risk, since the Islamic headscarf is mandatory in the country for women.

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