Iran arrests celebrity chef in crackdown on protests

Detainment of Navab Ebrahimi is speculated to be linked to post about cutlets, a possible taunt over general's death

Iran has detained a prominent chef and Instagram influencer, known for his videos promoting Persian cooking, in its crackdown on nationwide protests, human rights groups and supporters have said.

Navab Ebrahimi was arrested in Tehran on Wednesday and taken to the city's Evin prison, the Human Rights Activists News Agency said.