New prison sentence for Iranian filmmaker and dissident Jafar Panahi

Iranian filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced to five years and one month in prison, with his assets confiscated and a two-year travel ban imposed. The exact charges against him remain unclear. Panahi, a prominent dissident, has faced multiple arrests and convictions for anti-regime propaganda. He was previously imprisoned in 2022 and has continued to make films despite a ban. His works often address social issues in Iran and have received international acclaim, including a Palme d'Or at Cannes for his latest film.