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Preacher in Iran calls for Canada’s execution of award-winning actress with international appeal for help in devastating wildfires

A well-known Islamic preacher in Iran has called for the execution of actress Taraneh Alidoosti. As the newspaper “Shargh” reported on Twitter on Thursday, Shia cleric and former MP Hamid Rasai accused the popular actress of an anti-state stance on Telegram, describing them as “wanted criminals”.

There is no charge that would lead to such a verdict. Rasai’s words should rather be understood as a response to Alidoosti’s critical statements. On Wednesday, the 39-year-old posted messages of solidarity on Instagram with three protesters facing execution in Iran. Iran’s judiciary arrested the men in November and convicted them of killing three security forces in the city of Isfahan. Relatives and human rights activists deny the allegations.

Alidoosti, one of Iran’s most successful actresses, was herself imprisoned in mid-December in connection with protests against the Islamic rule system. She previously showed solidarity with the women’s movement and posted a photo on Instagram without a headscarf, which is mandatory in Iran. After her arrest, the actress was accused of “spreading false information and supporting counter-revolutionary circles”. In early January 2023, Alidoosti was released on bail.

Alidoosti’s best-known films include the dramas The Salesman and All About Elly, both directed by two-time Oscar winner Asghar Farhadi. Last year she celebrated the premiere of her latest film “Leila’s Brothers” at the Cannes Film Festival. Public screenings of the film in Iranian cinemas have been banned by the Ministry of Culture. (aeg/sda/dpa)

Soource :Watson

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