On the eve of the Persian New Year, a time meant to symbolize renewal, hope, and life, the ruthless Iranian regime executed a 19-year-old wrestler, along with two other young men, for the simple act of protesting. To those who marched in the streets for the Palestinian cause, who raised their voices, who filled social media with outrage over the victims of Gaza, where are you now? Iranian female athletes face threats of prison, harassment, and documented abuse simply for competing freely, for refusing to conform, or for daring to exist outside of the regime’s control.
Author: Shirin Yadegar
Published at: 2026-03-23 23:00:36
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