Iranian Forces Storm Azeri Activist's House, Arrest Mother, Sister

Security forces of the Islamic Republic have violently arrested the mother and sister of an Azeri activist in Iran. 

Frangis Fathi, 68, and her daughter Akram Kokhian, 46, were arrested at their home in northwestern Malekan city on Monday. 

Their family said the arrests were conducted with excessive force by uniformed and plainclothes security forces.

According to IranWire sources, the security forces stormed the family's home in Valiasr town, breaking windows and doors. 

Reports indicate pepper spray was used on both women before they were taken to an unknown location. 

The family car, mobile phone, and computer were also seized.

Mehdi Kokhian, Fathi's son living in Germany, believes the arrests are an attempt to pressure him. 

He said the Iranian government aims to silence his activism for democracy and Azeri ethnic rights in Iran. 

Kokhian also highlighted his role in coordinating the Woman, Life, Freedom protests in Malekan and surrounding areas through social media channels.