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Iranian Judge Upholds Jafar Panahi’s Prison Sentence

Updated 2026-06-07 16:30 UTC 1 source Negative

Tehran Revolutionary Court has upheld Jafar Panahi's one-year prison sentence for 'propaganda activity against the regime.' The decision comes after a retrial and marks a significant setback for the acclaimed Iranian filmmaker.

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Following a retrial for his “propaganda activity against the regime,” Tehran Revolutionary Court has upheld Jafar Panahi’s one-year prison sentence. On Sunday, the It Was Just An Accident writer/director’s attorney Mostafa Nili announced that Judge Iman Afshari rejected their
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