Iranian comedian imitated Khamenei – and was accused of supporting Israel

Iranian authorities have filed an indictment against comedian Saeed Shikiba, who posted a satirical video in which he imitated the voice of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The charges include supporting Israel, propaganda against the regime, and supporting the Pahlavi dynasty. His Instagram account was restricted by court order.

Iranian authorities have filed an indictment against comedian Saeed Shikiba, following a satirical video he posted in which he imitated the voice of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Among the charges against him: supporting Israel, propaganda against the regime, and supporting the Pahlavi dynasty. The affair began on October 13, when Shikiba posted a video mocking Khamenei's meetings with poets. Shikiba, who has amassed about one million followers on Instagram, saw his account restricted by court order. The article is based on reports from Iran International and a news agency affiliated with the Iranian judiciary.