Iran: Repressions extend into exile

Iranian journalists face repression even in exile, including asset seizures and threats to family members. Amir Soltanzadeh, a journalist in London, was labeled a "traitor" by Iranian media and had his bank account frozen. He expressed guilt over the impact on his family in Iran, where his father lost his job due to his activities. The Iranian regime targets journalists abroad, branding them as spies and using cyberattacks and surveillance. Despite constitutional guarantees of press freedom, Iranian laws impose strict limitations, leading some journalists to flee the country. Omid Barin, another journalist, highlights the pressure to abandon sensitive reporting or journalism altogether.