Iranian actress Taraneh Alidoosti released on bail after arrest in connection with protests

Taraneh Alidoosti
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Taraneh Alidoosti, the acclaimed Iranian actress who was arrested after criticizing the government for its response to protests in the country, has been released on bail.

Alidoosti's release was confirmed Wednesday by the Iranian news agency ISNA more than two weeks after she was detained in December, as reported by The Associated Press.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.