Some speculate that Derakhshan, who in recent years became a supporter of President Ahmadinejad’s government, was arrested because he insulted some religious leaders in the country. 
Wapo wanaodhani kwamba Derakshan, ambaye katika miaka ya karibuni alitokea kuwa mwungaji mkono wa serikali ya Rais Ahmedinejad, alikamatwa kwa sababu aliwakashifu viongozi wa kidini nchini humu.