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JK Rowling Faces Fresh Backlash After Iran Tweet Sparks 'Selective Activism' Row

JK Rowling

JK Rowling is facing renewed backlash after a post about Iran reignited debate over selective activism and consistency in human rights advocacy.

The Harry Potter author drew global attention after sharing a message in support of protesters in Iran, where unrest has intensified amid economic collapse and political repression. The post, shared on X on 11 January, quickly went viral and sparked sharp divisions online.

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