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Iran jails hard-line lawmaker, exposing leadership rift over US deal
NYT World·IR · US·2 days ago
Iranian actress Elnaz Shakerdoost was sentenced to one year in prison and a two-year ban from social media for a post, as reported by her lawyer. The specific content of the post is not detailed, and the sentence may be subject to appeal. This reflects ongoing enforcement of social media restrictions in Iran, signaling continued state control over public figures.