Iran actress Taraneh Alidoosti arrested after supporting protests

Iranian authorities have arrested one of the country's best known actresses, after she expressed solidarity with anti-government demonstrators.

Taraneh Alidoosti was detained on charges of "spreading falsehoods" about the protest movement that has gripped the country, state media said.

In a social media post last week, Alidoosti condemned the execution of a man over his involvement with the protests.

She is best known for her role in the Oscar-winning film The Salesman.