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Tens of thousands of political prisoners in Iran – demand their release!

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Today, Tomaj Salehi was sentenced to 6 years and 3 months in prison in Iran simply because he sang rap songs advocating for freedom. Sadly, Salehi’s case is just one of tens of thousands of political prisoners in Iran who face trumped-up charges for daring to stand up for freedom.

At least eight protestors are currently at imminent threat of execution. At least two EU dual citizens have been held hostage by the regime and are on death row now.

Everyone who is talking to the brutal Iranian regime should demand their release! I did so in my plenary speech on Monday:

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