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The protest escalated when officers ordered the group to disperse; several faith leaders refused, kneeling in the street in prayer before being taken into custody, according to Reuters.

The suspect is in custody on charges of aggravated robbery, he added.

He was released from custody a week later.

Widespread street protests shook Iran for several months following the death in custody in 2022 of a young woman arrested for violating the country's strict dress code for women.

Ruben was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing on 28 November.