Read more about the article IRAN HIJAB PROTEST: Journo Who Interviewed Mahsa Amini’s Father Gets Suspended Jail Sentence
Nazila Maroofian poses in an undated photo. Maroofian, an Iranian journalist, claims that security forces threatened her and her father over her interview with Mahsa Amini's father. (@nazilamaroofian/Newsflash)
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IRAN HIJAB PROTEST: Journo Who Interviewed Mahsa Amini’s Father Gets Suspended Jail Sentence

A journalist arrested after she interviewed Mahsa Amini's father has been given a suspended sentence of two years in a penal colony. Photo shows Nazila Maroofian, undated. Maroofian, an Iranian journalist, was sentenced to two years in prison over her interview with Mahsa Amini's father. (Newsflash) The sentence means that…

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February 6, 2023
Read more about the article Iran’s Top Female Skier Seeks Asylum In Germany
Photo shows Atefeh Ahmadi, undated. Atefeh Ahmadi, an alpine skier from Iran, has reportedly defected and sought asylum in Germany. (@atefehahmadi.official/Newsflash)
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Iran’s Top Female Skier Seeks Asylum In Germany

An Iranian Olympic skier who travelled to Europe so she could prepare for the Alpine World World Championship has applied for asylum in Germany. Photo shows Atefeh Ahmadi, undated. Atefeh Ahmadi, an alpine skier from Iran, has reportedly defected and sought asylum in Germany. (@atefehahmadi.official/Newsflash) Atefeh Ahmadi, 22 - who…

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January 30, 2023
Read more about the article Influencer Couple Gets 21 Years In Jail For Dancing In Square
Photo shows Astiyaj Haghighi (right) and Amir Mohammad Ahmadi (left), undated. The two were allegedly arrested for dancing in Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran, undated. (@zhatiis/CEN)
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Influencer Couple Gets 21 Years In Jail For Dancing In Square

A court in Iran has sentenced an influencer couple to a total of 21 years in jail for the 'crime' of dancing in a public square. Accused Amir Mohammad Ahmadi and Astiyaj Haghighi were each given 10 and a half years behind bars by the 15th branch of the Islamic…

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January 30, 2023
Read more about the article OUR JAILED SON’S NO SPY, SAY FRENCH TOURIST’S PARENTS
Photo shows Louis Arnaud, 35, undated. He was arrested on Sept. 28, 2023 as he was visiting Iran. (Newsflash)
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OUR JAILED SON’S NO SPY, SAY FRENCH TOURIST’S PARENTS

A French tourist has been detained in Iran's notorious Evin prison for four months for no good reason, his parents have revealed. Photo shows Louis Arnaud, 35, undated. He was arrested on Sept. 28, 2023 as he was visiting Iran. (Newsflash) Jean-Michel and Sylvie Arnaud say their son Louis Arnaud…

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January 30, 2023
Read more about the article Death-Row Dad Faked His Story, Says Iran In Baffling Claim
Photo shows Hasan Firouzi, undated. He was allegedly arrested while fleeing in Iran. (CEN)
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Death-Row Dad Faked His Story, Says Iran In Baffling Claim

Officials in Iran have claimed that the death-row dad who begged to see his baby daughter before he is hanged faked his story. Photo shows Hasan Firouzi, undated. He was allegedly arrested while fleeing in Iran. (CEN) Condemned Hassan Firouzi's story touched the world when he begged to be allowed…

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January 26, 2023