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Podcast: Mission Network News - Middle East
Episode: Iran intensifies crackdown ahead of Amini anniversary
Description: Iran (MNN) — Iran cracks down on potential dissent ahead of the first anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death on Saturday. In recent days, family members of the protestors killed in last year’s unrest were arrested without cause – including Amini’s uncle.
Mahsa Amini, 22, died in police custody on September 16, 2022. Her death sparked months of nationwide protests, fueling the most significant threat to Iranian leaders in decades. See our coverage here.
Denise Godwin with International Media Ministries says Iran faces global pressure for its draconian measures.
Iran carried out seven public executions linked to the dem...