The rapper came to fame over his lyrics about the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini in 2022. Iran’s Supreme Court ruled the sentence was more than what is allowed by the law.
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What might have caused the helicopter crash that killed Iran’s president
Bad weather may have been a cause of Sunday’s crash that killed Ebrahim Raisi. But mechanical issues, possibly exacerbated by a lack of spare parts due to U.S. sanctions, could also be a factor.
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What to expect next after the sudden death of Iran’s president
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash, according to state media. Here’s how his death might contribute to instability in Iran and the region.
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When rockets fall, Bedouin Israeli citizens have nowhere to hide
While most buildings in Israel are required to have bomb shelters, a zoning catch-22 has left Bedouin villagers unprotected.
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What we know so far about Israel’s strike on Iran — and what could happen next
Israel and Iran seem to be downplaying the attack, the latest in a series of retaliatory strikes between the two. Analysts say that could be a sign of the de-escalation world leaders are calling for.
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Israel launches missile strikes into Iran, U.S. military official says
Iranian news has not reported any such strike and concluded the sounds reported were the interception of one or more drones. Israel’s military has not responded to NPR’s requests for comment.
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Iranian commandos seize an Israeli-linked container ship near Strait of Hormuz
Commandos from Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard rappelled down from a helicopter onto a container ship near the Strait of Hormuz and seized the vessel as tensions in the region heightened.
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Biden returns to D.C. a day early to a Situation Room huddle on Iran-Israel row
President Biden met with top cabinet officials and national security advisers in the White House Situation Room after Iran launched attacks on Israel.
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How Iran and Israel became archenemies
Iran blames Israel for a strike on its Syria consulate, and has vowed to retaliate. Iran’s 1979 Islamic revolution transformed previously cordial relations between Iran and Israel to fierce hostility.
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U.S. and U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen
The airstrikes on multiple Houthi targets in Yemen follow more than two months of attacks by the Iran-backed militants against cargo ships and U.S. warships in the Red Sea.
