He was arrested after the controversial presidential election in 2009 and jailed for about 90 days. Security forces still appear to search his house from time to time, and have also confiscated personal items. Katayoun's tooth was broken and she spent several days in hospital.
ألقي القبض عليه بعد الانتخابات الرئاسية المثيرة للجدل في عام 2009 وحكم عليه بالسجن لمدة 90 يوماً، ولا تزال قوات الأمن تقوم بتفتيش منزله من وقت لآخر وصادرت أيضاً بعض المتعلقات الشخصية.