Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri, a former Iranian national football team goalkeeper, has been jailed in solitary confinement in Urmia in northwestern Iran. His wife publicly announced his detention on May 19, stating he was imprisoned for his political stance after he posted a critical message about Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Instagram in February. Iranian judicial authorities confirmed his arrest was related to an attempt to illegally cross the western border while disguised and allegedly bribing officials. The case is part of a broader crackdown on Iranian athletes and public figures critical of the government.