A wave of support from Iranian athletes for Israel has swept through social media since the recent UAV attack on Israel. Past and current soccer players, the judo national team coach, and many other brave individuals have condemned the brutality of Tehran's authorities and sought to distance themselves from the regime. "We are Iran. We are not the Islamic Republic," is the recurring slogan.
Adding to this on Wednesday, Iranian national volleyball team player Mobina Rostami posted a message on her Instagram account, writing: "As an Iranian, I am truly ashamed of the authorities' attack on Israel, but you need to know that the people in Iran love Israel and hate the Islamic Republic."
Mobina Rostami, an Iranian national volleyball player who posted against Iran attack on Israel and said the people of Iran love Israel was arrested this morning.
One IRGC affiliated social media channel had threatened to 'stuff her in a sack' pic.twitter.com/5bcsa9aXb0— Potkin Azarmehr (@potkazar) April 17, 2024
Undoubtedly, Rostami's move is bold, but now it seems she might pay a heavy price, possibly even with her life. According to reports, shortly after posting the pro-Israel message, Iranian security forces arrested Rostami, and since Wednesday, her whereabouts have been unknown. "Only God knows what fate awaits her," her friends began posting on social media in an attempt to exert pressure and secure her release.
The fear for her life is palpable, especially as one of the comments on her post came from an account associated with Iranian security forces, stating: "We will shove you in a bag." As of now, no one knows where Rostami is and whether she is still alive.
