Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi has been handed a death sentence for his alleged involvement in the widespread protests that rocked Iran in 2022. Salehi's lawyer, Amir Raesian, confirmed the issuance of the execution order via a tweet on Wednesday.
Following his arrest, Salehi, known for his critical stance against the Iranian regime in his rap lyrics and social media posts, was reportedly subjected to torture during his detention in solitary confinement.
