Iranian regime extends repression to exiled journalists via family and assets

Iranian authorities continue to target exiled journalists by pressuring family members, freezing bank accounts, and seizing property left behind, extending state control beyond borders. The report indicates a sustained pattern of extraterritorial repression rather than a new development. This matters as it signals ongoing state capacity to enforce compliance among diaspora critics, potentially deterring independent reporting.

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