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.
The Sababu zilizosababisha kukamatwa kwa Hoder mara ya kwanza mara tu aliporejea nchini Irani akitokea Kanada mwaka 2008 bado hazifahamiki, lakini wengi walihisi kwamba safari mbili (zilizotangazwa sana kupitia vyombo vya habari) alizofanya kwenda Israeli huenda zikawa ndiyo sababu.