Iranian Defense Attorney Sentenced to 10+ Years Under Anti-Espionage Law

Iranian defense attorney Syed Mehdi Razavi-Fard's 10-year-and-one-day prison sentence was upheld on appeal under Iran's anti-espionage law. The case signals continued judicial pressure on legal professionals in Iran, though details of the charges remain unclear. This development underscores the regime's tightening control over dissent and the legal profession.

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