The reasons for Hoder's initial arrest upon his return to Iran from Canada in 2008 remain unclear, but many speculated that his two (highly publicised) trips to Israel were the primary reason.
Sababu ya kukamatwa kwa Hoder mara ya kwanza aliporudi Iran kutoka Kanada mwaka 2008 haijulikani, lakini wengi walikisia kwamba safari zake mbili za kwenda Israel zilikuwa ndizo sababu kuu.