Iran Sentences Rapper Toomaj Salehi to Death for Protesting

In Tehran, Toomaj Salehi, an Iranian rapper known for his criticism of the regime, has been sentenced to death for his involvement in protests in 2022. The news of his sentencing was revealed by Salehi's lawyer on social media platforms.

The 32-year-old rapper was arrested following his participation in protests and was reportedly subjected to torture while in solitary confinement. Iranian pro-reform outlets reported that a court overturned the Supreme Court's decision in his case on Tuesday, resulting in the imposition of the maximum. . .