Two prominent Iranian actresses arrested - state media

Two prominent Iranian actresses have been arrested for publicly supporting mass anti-government protests, the country's state-run media reports.

Hengameh Ghaziani and Katayoun Riahi are accused of collusion and acting against Iran's authorities, Irna news agency says.

Both women earlier appeared in public without their headscarves - a gesture of solidarity with demonstrators.

The protests erupted in September after the death of a woman in police custody.

Mahsa Amini, 22, was detained by morality police in the capital, Tehran, for allegedly breaking the strict hijab rules. She died on 16 September, three days later. read more