Probe demanded into blogger’s death

A parliamentary committee statement read during a Sunday session of the legislature called for a “special” investigation into the November death of Sattar Beheshti. It is not clear what
that means legally, as prosecutors are already investigating the
case.

But the statement reflects widespread outrage.

Arrests of activists and claims of abuse in detention are commonplace in Iran, but deaths behind bars are much rarer.

Parliament also urged police to monitor all detention centres through closed circuit cameras, and suggested prosecutors visit regularly.

In December, Iran fired its head of cybersecurity over the case. It also detained seven police officers, three of whom remain in detention.