Iran's Revolutionary Court has upheld a one-year prison sentence for acclaimed filmmaker Jafar Panahi, convicted in absentia for alleged propaganda activities against the state.
Jafar Panahi can challenge the ruling
Jun 08, 2026
10:00 am
What's the storyAn Iranian court has upheld a one-year prison sentence against celebrated filmmaker Jafar Panahi, rejecting his appeal.
The award-winning director can now challenge the ruling before a higher court within 20 days.
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