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Iranian Actress Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Supporting Protesters
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Firstpost•03-10-2026, 10:19
Iranian Actress Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Supporting Protesters
- •Elnaz Shakerdoust, a prominent Iranian actress, has been sentenced to one year in prison for supporting protesters killed during a January crackdown on anti-government rallies.
- •The sentence, upheld on appeal, also includes a two-year ban on political, artistic, and online activities.
- •Shakerdoust had previously stated in February that she would never perform in Iran again due to the authorities' actions.
- •She was accused of "propaganda activities against the Islamic republic" for her outspoken support.
- •The actress's current whereabouts are unknown, though a friend indicated she is not currently imprisoned.
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Elnaz Shakerdoust was sentenced to one year in prison for supporting protesters who were killed during a government crackdown on anti-government rallies.
In addition to the one-year prison sentence, her punishment includes a two-year ban on political, artistic, and online activities.
She declared she would never perform in Iran again following the authorities' violent crackdown in January against nationwide protests sparked by the cost of living.
