Opposition figure Karroubi’s house arrest ‘over’ after 14 years
Iranian authorities ordered the release of opposition figure, who has been under house arrest since 2011, local media reported Monday.
The 87-year-old, together with former premier Mir Hossein Mousavi, led the “Green Movement” that contested Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s re-election as president in 2009.
He was placed under house arrest in February 2011 following accusations of orchestrating street protests.
Karroubi and Mousavi, who had lost in the election, claimed that the results had been rigged. Both remain under house arrest on charges of provoking the public and harming the national security.
“My father’s detention is over in accordance with the order of the head of the Judiciary,” his son, Hossein, was quoted as saying by ISNA news agency.
He said the restriction on his father’s activities had been lifted but security forces would remain at the residence until April 9 for “safety concerns.”
Mousavi, would also be released from house arrest in the coming months, Hossein told Jamaran news website.
Iran’s Judiciary has yet to confirm his release.
Iran’s incumbent President, Masoud Pezeshkian, promised during his election campaign to release both politicians.
Karroubi backed the candidacy of Pezeshkian, who took office in July last year.
In September, Pezeshkian said the issue surrounding Karroubi’s case “has been resolved.”