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‘It Was Just An Accident’ Co-Writer Arrested in Iran

February 1, 2026

Mehdi Mahmoudian, co-writer of the Oscar-nominated film 'It Was Just An Accident,' was arrested in Tehran for denouncing the actions of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. Along with two others, Mahmoudian signed a statement criticizing the regime, prompting his arrest amidst ongoing tensions surrounding free expression in Iran.

Mohamad Ali Elyasmehr, Majid Panahi, and Hadis Pakbaten in IT WAS JUST AN ACCIDENT - COURTESY OF NEON

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Mehdi Mahmoudian was arrested in Tehran on February 1, 2026.
The arrest occurred after he endorsed a statement condemning Ali Khamenei's actions.
Mahmoudian is one of three individuals arrested for signing the statement.
Jafar Panahi, director of the film, was also a signatory and has criticized the arrest.
Details regarding the charges against the arrested individuals have not been disclosed.

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‘It Was Just An Accident’ Co-Writer Arrested in Iran

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