Iran International:

The arrest of Sereen Badiei, a US-Iranian dual national in Iran, who calls himself a "prince," has stirred controversy in Iranian social media and news websites worldwide.

Badiei, also known as Sereen Curtis, and calling himself as Prince Sereen, has been detained in Alborz province, on charges of "insulting sanctities," Iran's Judiciary confirmed.

"After informing the accused of the charges and issuing a temporary detention order, following the introduction to prison, he was handed over to the officer for further investigation," stated Mehdi Keshtdar, CEO of Mizan News Agency, affiliated with Iran's Judiciary.

Born in Tehran in 1973, Sereen, 51, who had been residing in the United States, faced criticism for his controversial videos targeting Islam, Shiite religion, the Quran, and the Iranian government.

The arrest has triggered varied reactions with some social media users expressing concerns about his fate and potential severe sentencing given his history.

"It doesn't matter to anyone that Sareen was arrested. Everyone makes jokes and laughs at him, as if he isn't an Iranian whose life matters…," lamented one user.

In contrast, supporters of the government welcomed his detention.

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