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Iran Jails Hard-Line Lawmaker, Exposing Deep Rifts in Its Leadership

Iran Jails Hard-Line Lawmaker, Exposing Deep Rifts in Its Leadership
NYT World Friday 02 October 2026, 22:36 UTC By Farnaz Fassihi 1 min read
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A pro-government rally in Tehran in April.

A pro-government rally in Tehran in April.
Iran (LOCATION) Exposing Deep Rifts (PERSON) Tehran (LOCATION)
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