Saeed Esmaeel

Saeed Esmaeel is a writer belonging to the Arab minority. He is a former magazine editor and has published several books which were well-received in Arabic-speaking countries such as Kuwait. He was arrested in January 2025 in a raid on his home in Ahvaz. He holds an M.A. in Arabic literature and suffers from health conditions, raising concern over his wellbeing in detention. His rising success outside the country is believed to have made him a target for Iranian authorities.