Iran Upholds One-Year Prison Sentence for Jafar Panahi
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Published: Jun 08, 2026, 12:27 IST | Updated: Jun 08, 2026, 12:27 IST
Iran’s judiciary has upheld a one-year prison sentence against acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi, rejecting his appeal and confirming a verdict linked to allegations of propaganda against the state. The decision marks another chapter in the long-standing legal battle faced by the award-winning director, whose films have frequently drawn international attention and criticism of Iranian authorities.
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