Iran's judiciary has filed indictments against Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah, and approximately 300 journalists and employees of the Iran International and Manoto networks, according to reports. The charges include espionage, treason, and 'waging war against God' (moharebeh), which carries the death penalty. The case is the latest in a series of legal actions targeting dissidents and media figures.
The Zioneer reported on June 27 that the Tehran prosecutor's office had filed an indictment against Reza Pahlavi and individuals linked to the Iran International and Manoto news outlets. The current report, citing Iranian media, indicates that the indictments now explicitly threaten the death penalty and encompass approximately 300 journalists from those networks. The charges include 'moharebeh' (waging war against God), a capital offense under Iranian law. This development follows a broader pattern of legal crackdowns: as The Zioneer reported, Iran has arrested over 3,000 people on collaboration charges (June 23) and faced criticism for launching legal proceedings against Israel and the US over the assassination of Supreme Leader Khamenei (July 5). The cases against Pahlavi and the journalists are part of an intensified campaign against dissent and foreign-aligned media in the wake of the January 2025 protests.
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